Can I get my deposit back on a Jap import with no NCT?

I left a deposit on a Japanese import at a garage in Dublin. The problem now is the garage could not give me an NCT cert. I am disappointed... can I get my deposit back?

Thanks

Joan Doherty (Kildare Ireland )

Aug 2025 Filed under: NCT

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Expert answer

Hi Joan,

If the seller had said it would have an NCT cert and now it doesn't, then you should definitely get your deposit back if you don't want to go through with the sale. If an NCT was never mentioned before then it's not so clear cut and you will have to appeal to the seller's better nature.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor