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A pass is not a clean bill of health. Northern Ireland vehicle test certificates can list defects that did not cause a failure but still need attention.
Read full article →ESB says a £3.27 million programme will replace legacy public chargers, double rapid-charger numbers and introduce five 200kW high-power hubs in Northern Ireland.
Read full article →Motorcycle candidates will see short video scenarios instead of the written case-study format in the multiple-choice section from 29 October.
Read full article →Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving a pedestrian and a silver Honda CR-V in Belfast city centre in the early hours of 13 September.
Read full article →A £557,000 resurfacing scheme brings four major weekend closures and weekday lane restrictions on one of Belfast's busiest approaches, with works due to run into mid-October.
Read full article →For private cars and light goods vehicles, the current DVA online rule allows changes or cancellation up to four hours before the appointment time.
Read full article →Category B car-test appointments are released three months ahead on the first working day of each month, with extra opportunities appearing through cancellations and added capacity.
Read full article →Waiting times vary by test centre, so changing centre and checking the booking system for released appointments can get some motorists tested sooner.
Read full article →A keyless car can be unlocked and started while the fob is still inside your home. PSNI advice focuses on blocking the signal, protecting the OBD port and adding visible physical security.
Read full article →The legal rule and the temporary enforcement position are not the same thing. DVA says drivers facing testing delays must book the earliest available appointment and keep the car safe, insured and roadworthy.
Read full article →At ESB chargers, contactless high-power charging is 75p/kWh from July 2026, while members pay 70p/kWh plus a £4.99 monthly subscription.
Read full article →The UK Electric Car Grant applies in Northern Ireland, with approved cars priced at £37,000 or below eligible for discounts of £1,500 or £3,750 depending on sustainability criteria.
Read full article →Electric cars are no longer exempt from vehicle tax. For 2026/27, newer EVs move onto the £200 standard rate and expensive models can face an additional £440 a year.
Read full article →You can still start tracing an old car-finance agreement even if the paperwork is gone. The FCA points motorists to bank records, dealers, credit files and its lender directory.
Read full article →The FCA says you can complain directly to your lender for free, and using a claims firm can reduce any eventual compensation by a substantial fee.
Read full article →Millions of historic motor-finance agreements could be eligible for compensation, but a legal challenge has suspended parts of the FCA scheme and delayed payments.
Read full article →Average quote data for 17-24-year-olds fell 6% in Q2 2026, yet Northern Ireland remains one of the UK's most expensive regions for young motorists.
Read full article →A Class IV car MOT costs £38 and the standard retest fee is £29.50, but miss the 21-day application window and you can end up paying for another full test.
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