It is a legal requirement in Ireland to have motor tax if you want to drive your vehicle in a public place. Motor tax is a charge imposed by the Government on some motor vehicles. The revenue from this tax is used to maintain and upgrade the road network in Ireland. Motor tax is collected Read more >

All cars four years and older must undergo an NCT. Source: National Car Testing Service – www.ncts.ie Applus+ Car Testing Service Ltd, is responsible for the operation of the compulsory vehicle inspection programme in Ireland. This programme which falls under the directive 2009/40/EC is in its eleventh year of operation and its primary aim is Read more >

The Ministry of Transport test (more usually known as the MOT) is an annual test of car safety, including roadworthiness aspects and exhaust emissions which are applicable to most vehicles over four years old in Northern Ireland if they are used on public roads. The test certificate relates only to the condition of the testable Read more >

If you have a car, by law you must have at least third-party insurance.  This covers any injury or loss suffered by other people as a result of your driving.  It is a criminal offence to drive in a public place without at least third-party insurance.   Types of car insurance There are three basic Read more >