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The country is rebuilding its 20-year-old vehicle inspection system from the ground up as part of a transformation worth around £2.25 billion

Ad Feature Turkey allocates £2.25bn for AI MOT

A few minutes spent checking tyres before a journey could make a life-saving difference.

Away from the main holiday routes

LexisNexis® Risk Solutions is introducing new data intelligence capabilities for motor claims, designed to bring together fragmented data and support more consistent and informed decision-making.

Ad Feature New tool aims to help motor insurers to make faster decisions

A number of temporary and targeted measures to reduce fuel prices for households and businesses amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East have been announced by Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

Taoiseach announces measures to reduce fuel price burden

Currently, cars can be legally sold second-hand with 1.6mm of tread - the road-legal limit.

Road users warned about millimetre difference making cars illegal

Pre MoT checks are a must.

MOT top failure items

A public consultation event on a proposed new MOT centre in Derry is to take place in Eglinton.

Public consultation event on new MOT centre in Derry

Kwik Fit is planning to open a new garage and servicing centre in Derry.

Kwik Fit to open new garage and servicing centre in Derry’s Springtown

Dilemma to use EV or hyrdogen fuel car (photo: Adobe)

What is the case for switching to hydrogen or all electric vehicles

A new MOT centre in Derry will deliver significant benefits and greatly enhance regional vehicle testing capacity, local Pádraig Delargy has said.

New MOT centre in Derry will deliver significant benefits and enhance capacity

Charlie Taylor, driving after the crash. A reckless drink driver was caught on his own dash cam crashing his car into a tree after a night of booze - and plotting to falsely report it stolen.

Drink-driver caught on own dashcam plotting fake theft after crash

Mr Robert Carmichael, the Chairman of the East Londonderry UUP Association.

East Derry UUP suggests health MOT for all primary pupils

Car batteries can be one of the most expensive parts to change in your car - so it's worth shopping sensibly, and there’s a price-matching scheme that can save a lot of money

Need a new car battery? Here's how to get one fitted cheaply

Court

'This is one of the most brainless cases I have ever read'

Top 25 subtle ways Brits' lives would change if they were loaded

Man narrowly avoids catastrophe after forgetting handbrake.

Watch: Man narrowly avoids catastrophe after forgetting handbrake
Watch as the fast-rolling car just misses the property’s front window and the man’s parked car.
Jessica Martin

The Newbuildings MOT test centre.

76% hike in missed Derry MOT test appointments

A mechanic examining a car.

Campsie MOT centre will help ease long waiting times for tests, says Durkan

The time is now to make an MOT on your money

The busy Buncrana Road. (File picture)

O’Dowd outlines measures to cut MOT waiting times

Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd. Picture Matt Mackey / Press Eye.

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd rules out privatisation of MOT services

MOT centre. (File picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye)

SDLP proposes changing MOT tests to every two years as waiting list times rise

2022: Group pictured at the unveiling of a memorial in St Columb’s Park on Saturday afternoon last, remembering all those who have lost loved ones on our roads. Included in the photograph were then Mayor Graham Warke and then Deputy Mayor Christopher Jackson, Life After Charity founder and chairperson Christopher Sherrard, Debbie Mullan, Life After trauma counsellor and Vice-Chairperson, local clergy, politicians and emergency services representatives. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2216GS – 226

Life After to host Road Safety Saturday at Guildhall Square

Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy has praised ‘positive progress’ following recent discussions with DVA on the difficulty in getting MOT appointments in Derry and also to build an additional test centre at Campsie.

'Positive progress' on MOT backlog & additional test centre at Campsie - Delargy

The MOT test centre.

MOT cost hike and driving test fee jump by almost £20 mooted

Most frequent reasons for MOT failures in the UK - full list

Areas with highest first-time MOT pass rates in the UK
Millions of first-time MOTs are done per year in the UK, and your chances of passing may be boosted if you live in one of these areas
Daniel Mcneil

Traffic police drones could be common place across the UK very soon - Credit: Adobe

Breaking Traffic police to roll out new cunning way to catch reckless motorists

Boots offering free health MOT checks to people over the age of 40

Cost of living crisis means people can’t afford MOTs

Changes to MOT’s could be on the way

UK Government consultation on date of first MOT test closes soon

Tommy Mullan.

‘How many people have been fined?’

Thousands of drivers risk huge fines for not knowing these motor laws

MOTs could be required every two years under proposed change

Winter car checks to prepare your vehicle for cold weather

MOT test being carried out.

MOT and driver theory tests in Derry on Monday to be rescheduled

These are the top 20 signs you are fortunate in life

Millions of British drivers would struggle to identify over half the warning sig...

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon.

‘Clear support’ for MOT every two years in Northern Ireland - Minister

Drivers report sharp rise in crashes and near misses with e-scooters

Used car buying: half of drivers ignore these essential checks

MOT checks: the simple tests you can carry out at home to cut costs

Car running costs for young drivers plunge £500 due to lockdown

Garages are expected to see a jump in test bookings between August and September

Drivers urged to act quickly to avoid £1,000 MOT fine

Katie Price insists ‘I’m not addicted,’ following cat-eye lift, bum lift and bod...

Six in 10 Brits avoided booking health appointments during the pandemic as they ...

Making a SORN declaration is quick and free

SORN myths busted: from keeping your car on the road to claiming back tax

Ferrari 488 Pista

Want the best chance of passing your MOT first time? Buy a Ferrari

Whatever classic you own some simple steps can help maximise its value

How to make the most when selling a classic car

These are the top 20 risks taken by drivers while behind the wheel

MOTs are an annual legal requirement

How to get an MOT for £10

A few simple checks will ensure your car is in good condition

Preparing your car for driving after lockdown

MOT test centre

How to get an MOT for as little as £1

Trade-in tips to secure the best price for your old car

Is car insurance valid during a weather warning?

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