Many motorists across Cavan and Monaghan are finding it hard to book an NCT test.
According to reports by the Irish Independent, high demand is leading to long waiting times to book an NCT, with some local motorists unable to get an appointment until January, 2023.
The next available date to book an NCT test in Co Cavan is January 16th.
Meanwhile, an NCT appointment is available in Co Monaghan this Wednesday and apart from that, the next available date is January 19th, meaning a waiting list of essentially six months.
It is believed that the backlog is mainly due to a Covid, customer no-shows and staff absenteeism.
Sunday Independent Motoring Editor Geraldine Herbert has this advice: