Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 February 2019
512. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has received concerns from the public that among the large number of cars imported in recent years are repaired vehicles which suffered extensive damage in collisions in the UK and that resulting defects are not readily detectable by the NCT and may be a danger to road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9039/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has received anecdotal indications of this issue however we have not received any data or verified figures that can corroborate the matter. We have recently been notified that changes to the export regime have taken place in the UK with respect to certificates of permanent export and ‘V5C’ vehicle registration certificates. We are currently in the process of determining what effects these changes have made on the export/import system.
Please also note that the National Car Test is not a comprehensive technical examination of a vehicle and accordingly it such should not be relied upon as a method of determining whether a vehicle has been involved in a collision. We would advise that a certified mechanic undertakes a thorough examination of any used vehicle before it is purchased or imported.
