In Ireland, vehicle test failures are far more common — and costly — than most fleet managers would like. More than 40% of vehicles fail the NCT on their first attempt, while CVRT failure rates for light commercial vehicles such as jeeps and vans average around 39%. Even when a vehicle passes on the second test, the downtime, retest fees, and business disruption add up quickly.
No fleet manager wants nearly half of their fleet racking up avoidable retesting costs. The good news? With the right fleet maintenance and compliance system in place, this can be drastically reduced. That’s where ForWare comes in.
Routine Vehicle Health Checks (VHCs) are essential for maintaining manufacturer warranties — but they also play a major role in preventing common NCT and CVRT failures. Many first-time failures come from issues that could have been spotted much earlier, such as:
ForWare helps you stay ahead of these problems. As a vehicle approaches its next service or VHC interval — based on manufacturer schedules, time, or mileage — the system automatically prioritises the requirement and alerts the fleet manager.
From there, booking the work is seamless. With access to the ForWare Workshop Network of 100+ franchised and independent garages, you can schedule a VHC or service instantly, keeping your fleet compliant and road-ready.
Tyres remain one of the most frequent reasons for NCT and CVRT failure. Incorrect tread depth, uneven wear, or tyre damage can turn a simple test into an expensive retest.
The ForWare Tyre Check feature empowers technicians to send real-time reports directly to fleet managers, complete with:
This allows you to make fast, informed decisions about tyre replacements or repairs — often the difference between a pass and a fail. It also helps eliminate disputes, delays, and unnecessary downtime.
Even when a vehicle passes, NCT and CVRT tests frequently identify advisory or follow-up repairs that must be completed within a set timeframe. If a vehicle fails, these repairs become urgent.
ForWare keeps this process stress-free.
Using the ForWare Workshop Network, you can:
This ensures your vehicles are repaired on time, with full visibility and no administrative headaches.
Managing compliance paperwork — storing it, retrieving it, and ensuring it’s complete — is often a huge administrative burden for fleet teams. Physical storage takes space, and traditional digital filing can become chaotic.
ForWare Compliance centralises everything:
All documents are securely stored and instantly searchable. Whether you’re preparing for an audit, responding to an insurer, or checking a vehicle’s history, the information is right where you need it.
Without an organised, digitised system, NCT and CVRT preparation becomes a recurring pain point for fleet managers. Missed services, overlooked advisories, lost paperwork, and tyre issues all contribute to avoidable failures.
ForWare solves these challenges through an integrated, easy-to-use platform built specifically for fleet compliance and maintenance. The result is simple:
All with significantly less admin work.
To learn how ForWare can streamline your fleet operations and dramatically reduce NCT/CVRT failures, book a free demonstration today.
Contact Alan Maher today:
Phone: 021 484 5550
Email: alan@forware.io
Alan is a positive and proactive automotive professional with over 25 years of extensive experience in the motor trade.
Alan has been vital in developing and driving the ForWare System and implementing core workshop processes with some of the most significant state and private fleets in Ireland, the UK and Europe.
Schedule a FREE consultation today to see how we can make life easier for all involved—you, your colleagues, your customers and your fleet.
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