Alloys as standard but no alloys

Ivrytwr3

was there any sellers sheet with the car? ie what they used to note the specs to perspective buyers. Or was it advertised elsewhere? Just trying to find somewhere that have it written down which may show the specs of the vehicle.

anewman

You might be able to pick up a set of standard alloys intended for your car off ebay for maybe £100-150 depending on the size/style.

ncooper1974

To answer further questions posted:
1) I didn't consider the fact that the original owner didn't want the alloys. Good point. Can't blame the car supermarket if this is the case.
2) There wasn't any seller sheet with the car detailing the spec. It just stated that it was a Citroen C3 SX. Every other spec on a standard C3 is included with the vehicle.
3) If i dont get anywhere with the car supermarket, then I'll probably buy a 2nd hand pair on ebay to save the hassle of getting hub caps which are likely to come off (one of ours did!)

anewman

The steelies could still be worth saving for winter, stick some special winter tyres on them and swap over for the winter months.

Remember to check the seat type of the bolts and compare with the wheels if changing for alloys. They can be straight tapered or rounded, alloys normally use rounded ones and will potentially be damaged by straight bolts.

ABN

You realise that your insurance is now invalid?

vikingaero

ABN wrote: »

You realise that your insurance is now invalid?

Really? For having steelies rather than expensive alloys?:rolleyes:

So if I put my steel spacesaver spare on my car then the insurance is invalid?

ABN

vikingaero wrote: »

Really? For having steelies rather than expensive alloys?:rolleyes: YES because it's a modification

So if I put my steel spacesaver spare on my car then the insurance is invalid? NO if it is standard equipment

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

goldspanners

ABN wrote: »

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

but how can the insurance company know if it came from the factory like this?
as another poster has stated it is possible to keep the higher spec of car but down grade the wheels to steel wheels and trims. so how can they ever know unless they have the dealers spec sheet from original sale?

photome

ABN wrote: »

You realise that your insurance is now invalid?

I assume that after posting that statement , you know you are 100% correct do you?

I suspect you are wrong, especiallly if the tyres are the same size

ABN

I admit it was a rather tongue in cheek comment … but yes I still feel it’s correct.

ANY modification whether it adds or decreases, in your view, value desirability etc has to be notified to the insurer. Just because people seldom, if ever, do to for minor changes does not make it correct.

If push came to shove and the insurance company wanted to invalidate the policy I expect it would be down to the OP to prove that the vehicle was sold with non alloy wheels and not the other way around.