NCTS are reopening the NCT service on a phased basis from the 8 June 2020 with the reopening of 15 centres. Customers of those vehicles that had a test due date prior to 28 March 2020 are now invited to make a booking for one of the following centres: Cork – Little Island Cork – …
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The NCTS has now updated the new test due date for all vehicles that qualify for the 4 month extension as announced by Minister Shane Ross. 1. Why are NCT certificates being extended?The measure is in place because of the suspension of car testing from 28 March due to COVID-19 restrictions. The measures are part …
Can I Choose Any Repairer? You have the right to use any professional car repair garage of your choice that undertake to carry out the works to the manufacturer’s specifications. You are free to choose who will carry out the work on your vehicle, regardless of whether it is branded by the manufacturer of your …
It’s not everyday you get a handwritten review . Our client Mary Vincent kindly dropped in the below handwritten review of her experience with us last week. ” I am a customer of Baldoyle Auto Centre and wish to make the following comments on my most recent visit when I left my car in for …
What is a Ball Joint Sometimes when we take our car to a garage for repair, the mechanic will tell us that the ball joint of the car is in bad shape. A lot of people do not know what a ball joint is and they just pay for the repairs. So it is important …
Minister Denis Naughten introduced new tyre regulations on October 1st 2017 which include the operation of a tyre compliance scheme. Repak ELT has been approved to run the scheme to carry out all regulatory functions on behalf of its tyre members. New tyre regulations came into effect on 1st October 2017 which introduced a visible Environmental Management …
Baldoyle Auto Centre is seeking applications for our busy bodyshop in north Dublin. We require a 2nd or 3rd year Panel Beater/Spray Painter. Must be willing to work in panel preparation, paint and refinish You’ll ideally be self-motivated, highly organised and driven, with a good personality and an enthusiastic team player. You’ll be passionate about …
Friday 22nd December – 8am – 2pm Saturday 23rd December – Closed Sunday 24th December – Closed Monday 25th December – Closed Tuesday 26th December – Closed Wednesday 27th December – Closed Thursday 28th December – Closed Friday 29th December – Closed Saturday 30th December – Closed Sunday 31st December – Closed Monday 1st January …
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Shock absorbers, also known as shocks or dampers, are critical for a car’s safety. Like brake pads and other moving parts, shocks also wear out over time and need replacing. However, deciding WHEN to replace them can be tricky. The wearing out of shock absorbers depends on a number of vehicle usage factors, including the make …
As we rush about our daily lives in the hectic build up to Christmas, take a moment to think about how you can help those less fortunate than yourself. In the run up to Christmas, Martina will be collecting a Christmas gift box for the homeless To get involved in the appeal, simply find an …
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Hankook Tire Leading global tyre company has been assigned first-time for Baa2, BBB ratings from the international credit rating agencies, Moody’s and S&P Hankook Tire produced a total of 99 million tyres at seven plants in the four countries last year. Rating agencies have recognised that Hankook Tire has a high level of operational efficiency …
How Do I Know When I Need a New Clutch? Clutches are engineered to resist the rigors of everyday driving. Depending on the type of vehicle and how it is driven, a clutch can serve drivers efficiently anywhere from 48,000 kilometres to 160,000 kilometres. Which brings us to the important question: what are the warning …