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NI Environment Minister announces consultation on changes to MOT Test

Nov 17th, 2011
by Ryan.
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Car owners in Northern Ireland have the chance to voice their opinion on new changes proposed for the MOT test. Environment Minister Alex Attwood announced details of a consultation process on the likely changes on 14th November.
The consultation has been proposed as a result of the increasing sophistication of modern vehicles and the need to [...]

Illegal Tyre Trade-A serious danger for NI Motorists

Nov 7th, 2011
by Ryan.
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Up to 2,000 part-worn tyres, many of which are suspected of being illegal and possibly dangerous, are being brought into Northern Ireland every week and sold to unsuspecting motorists.
The second-hand tyres, removed from other vehicles, may have been punctured, taken from a vehicle written off in an accident or replaced because of signs of ageing.
Most [...]