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The transition period during which those in arrears of motor tax either pay the arrears and take out new motor tax or make a declaration of non-use expires on September 30 2013. From October 1 owners will be unable to make such declaration of non-use without having the arrears paid together interest and an additional three months tax in respect of the vehicle.

As we close the book on 2012 Ireland’s motorists will not have much to remember fondly. The year gone by saw no relief from austerity. Fuel prices, car tax and motor insurance all went up as the cost of moving around in Ireland became more expensive than ever before.

With summer having arrived, the Institute of Advanced Motorists is advising motorists on ways to prepare their cars for the summer driving season.

All new cars and small vans manufactured in Europe are now being fitted with automatic daytime lights, so-called daytime running lights in a new bid to raise road safety.

Clocking of motor vehicle’s has now become a significant problem for the Irish car-buyer, according to car check specialists, Cartell.ie

Applus+, the company charged with running the national car test could face financial penalties if current problems with bookings for the national car test persist, the Road Safety Authority has confirmed.

A 24-year-old Mullingar man was fined €500 for a criminal damage offence, by Judge John Neilan at the local court last week.

Almost 7 out of 10 vehicles inspected as part a free five point safety check at Advance Pitstop centres during Irish Road Safety Week in October 2008 were found to have been in need of some basic safety work.

Time was turned back last weekend as daylight saving came to an end along with the Irish summer. While many of us enjoyed the chance to sleep an hour longer, the Irish Advanced Motorists/IAM Fleet warns there are potential dangers that come with the changing of clocks and increased darkness.

As the big freeze continues across Ireland, a survey has shown that one in three drivers admit hitting the road on frosty mornings without being able to see out of their windscreen properly.