22/09/2025
🚗 Avoid NCT Hassles This Winter—Check the Big Three!
Winter means tougher conditions and more NCT failures. Focus on these essentials to avoid a retest:
✅ Headlights & Lighting – Replace bulbs in pairs, clean lenses, check aim, and don’t forget sidelights, indicators, brake lights and wipers.
✅ Tyres – The legal minimum tread in Ireland is 1.6 mm, but 3 mm is best for wet winter driving. Check for cracks, bulges and ensure proper pressure and alignment.
✅ Brakes – Look out for uneven wear, seized calipers or old brake fluid. Proper inspection ensures solid stopping power when it matters.
Sweeneys Garage
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Get your pre-NCT check done at Sweeney’s Garage in Dublin: City Centre | Ballyfermot | Finglas.
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