The Northern Ireland Policing Board hears that shortages of trained vehicle mechanics and limited funding are affecting the condition and availability of vehicles in the PSNI fleet. The reports to the board indicate that some police vehicles are now more than 14 years old, highlighting the age of parts of the fleet. Board members discuss the impact this situation can have on operational readiness, including how delays in maintaining or repairing vehicles may reduce the serviceability of the fleet. The concerns are framed around two interconnected issues: a lack of sufficient mechanical capacity to carry out repairs and maintenance, and budget constraints that can limit replacement, refurbishment, or other fleet support activities. The discussion reflects broader difficulties in sustaining fleet operations while balancing maintenance needs against available resources. The outlets agree that the problem is ongoing and has reached a level serious enough for the Policing Board to address it in its meeting.