Free Taxi Suitability Pre-Test
Vehicles licensed as taxis (SPSVs) must satisfy a number of roadworthiness and suitability criteria. We know its hard with the new regulations but we can help we provide a free visual inspection and if anything is wrong we can fix and repair it at very competitive prices. Let us pre-inspect your taxi, and identify any faults and problems that may result in failure of the SPSV suitability test.
What we check
none
Passenger Information
We check if the following information is displayed in your vehicle:
- The appropriate passenger information.
- The National Maximum Taxi Fare sticker ( must be displayed on the sun visor or in a highly visible position in the front passenger area)
Required Safety Kit
We check if your safety kit contains the following:
- A fire extinguisher that complies with EN3 standard, as shown on its label; is in date; and is stowed safely in the vehicle.
- A first aid kit that complies with DIN13164 standard or with the Health & Safety Authority’s recommendations.
- A high-visibility reflective safety vest that complies with EN471 standard, as shown on its label.
- An advance – warning triangle, E-marked to 27R standard.
- A torch.
Wheelchair Accessible Taxis
We check for the additional suitability requirements for wheelchair accessible taxis:
- Capacity
- Access equipment
- Signage
- Technical Assessor’s Report
Vehicle Age Compliance
none
Required Communication Aids
Insurance Cover
- A valid certificate of insurance stating the vehicle registration number and specifying that the vehicle is covered for use as an SPSV
Your insurance cover will be confirmed on the day of inspection / assessment with reference to your insurance disc’
Note: The insurance must be in the name of the vehicle owner and the licence holder.
Vehicle Size Rules Compliance
We check if your vehicle is listed in the approved vehicle list ( see Initial Suitability Manual and the Model Report Database)
Suitability Requirements for Limousines
There are additional suitability requirements for limousines like:
- Type of vehicle
- No advertising
- Assessor’s Basic Report
SPS Test Centers Nationwide
Athlone
Athlone Inspection Centre
N6 Centre
Dublin Road
Athlone
Co. Westmeath
Eircode: N37 VY81
Phone number: 0818 064 000
Cavan
Pullamore
Dublin Road
Cavan Town
Co. Cavan
Eircode: H12 X7F9
Phone number: 0818 064 000
Cork
Cork Inspection Centre
Unit 6 Karlbrook Enterprise Park
Douglas Industrial Estate
Wilton
Cork
Eircode: T12 A722
Phone number: 0818 064 000
Donegal
Dry Arch Business Park
Dormered
Letterkenny
Co. Donegal
Eircode: F92 CTH6
Phone number: 0818 064 000
Dublin Greenhills
Hibernian Industrial Estate
Greenhills Road
Tallaght
Dublin 24
Eircode: D24 PX63
Phone number: 0818 064 000
Dublin Northpoint
Northpoint Business Park
Naul Road
Swords
Co. Dublin
Eircode: K67 EH30
Phone number: 0818 064 000
Galway
Merlin Commercial Park
Doughuisce
Merlin Park
Galway
Eircode: H91 FNF4
Phone number: 0818 064 000
Kerry
Woodlands Commercial Park
Killarney
Co. Kerry
Eircode: V93 A590
Phone number: 0818 064 000
Kilkenny
Cillin Hill Business and Retail Park
Cillin Hill
Co. Kilkenny
Eircode: R95 H395
Phone number: 0818 064 000
Limerick
Eastway Business Park
Tipperary Road
Co. Limerick
Eircode: V94 C1PX
Phone number: 0818 064 000
Mayo
Site of NCT Co-Op Mart
Lodge Road
Westport
Co. Mayo
Eircode: F28 KX88
Phone number: 0818 064 000
Sligo
Unit 7
Rathedmond Industrial Estate
Sligo
Co. Sligo
Eircode: F91 TEH4
Phone number: 0818 064 000