Arghh. Curbed alloy on brand new car.

jimmy_cricket

Long shot here. I've curbed one of the wheels on my brand new car. Looking around, it seems that there are a lot of firms out there that can refurbish it.
I'm looking for a recommendation on the east London/Essex border.
Thanks

Merlin139

Why bother to get it done. Bet you will do it again no matter how much you try to avoid it. Unless you are selling it, what difference does it make?
Unless of course its a big mark?

BeenThroughItAll

Merlin139 wrote: »

Why bother to get it done. Bet you will do it again no matter how much you try to avoid it. Unless you are selling it, what difference does it make?
Unless of course its a big mark?

Why do people say that? I have not managed to kerb an alloy wheel for at least a decade, and I parallel park next to a kerb at least twice a day.

jimmy_cricket

BeenThroughItAll wrote: »

Why do people say that? I have not managed to kerb an alloy wheel for at least a decade, and I parallel park next to a kerb at least twice a day.

Nope, first time for me too. Stupidly, I had parked it perfectly. However, it has one of those fancy drop wing mirrors so I thought I would play with it and see how near the curb I could get the car. 😳

If I had just parked as I normally do, all would have been ok.

I think it's about 50 quid to get it repaired so not breaking the bank. I would rather get it done.

vansboy

Ask the dealer who you bought it from, they will have an approved repairer and MIGHT, as gesture, let you leave it with them and get it sorted, when he;s next on site repairing their stock vehicles, with you paying the repairer directly.

And didnt they offer a wheel/tyre insurance 'included' with the purchase. Unusual for them not to at least have tried. you might even have bought it without realising, if you didnt read through all the paperwork.

VB

Warwick_Hunt

Merlin139 wrote: »

Why bother to get it done. Bet you will do it again no matter how much you try to avoid it. Unless you are selling it, what difference does it make?
Unless of course its a big mark?

To stop corrosion when they salt the roads.

George_Michael

BeenThroughItAll wrote: »

Why do people say that? I have not managed to kerb an alloy wheel for at least a decade, and I parallel park next to a kerb at least twice a day.

It's not too difficult to get some damage to allow wheels from deep potholes, especially if they are filled with water and it's raining so it's next to impossible to see how deep the hole is and on some roads, it's not always possible to go around every one.

neilmcl

BeenThroughItAll wrote: »

Why do people say that? I have not managed to kerb an alloy wheel for at least a decade, and I parallel park next to a kerb at least twice a day.

I think the point that was being made was that the OP kerbed the alloy on a new car and the chances are they could well do it again, so if it's not that bad it's probably best to leave until now and get it done when it comes to selling it.

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neilmcl wrote: »

I think the point that was being made was that the OP kerbed the alloy on a new car and the chances are they could well do it again, so if it's not that bad it's probably best to leave until now and get it done when it comes to selling it.

Maybe just get a set of these for a few weeks as well
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-accessories/exterior-protection/rimblades-alloy-wheel-rim-protectors-black (probably cheaper elsewhere just for information)

hollie.weimeraner

I had a Mazda MX5 a few years ago that was immaculate apart from the wheels so took it to a company called "The Wheel Specialist" in Leeds. Tyres removed, alloys refurbished and sprayed and baked in an oven. Results were brilliant. Pretty reasonable price as far as I can remember. They are a national franchise so may be one close to you. Looks like they have centres at Chessington, Maidenhead and St Albans. Seem to get good reviews.

neilmcl

hollie.weimeraner wrote: »

I had a Mazda MX5 a few years ago that was immaculate apart from the wheels so took it to a company called "The Wheel Specialist" in Leeds. Tyres removed, alloys refurbished and sprayed and baked in an oven. Results were brilliant. Pretty reasonable price as far as I can remember. They are a national franchise so may be one close to you. Looks like they have centres at Chessington, Maidenhead and St Albans. Seem to get good reviews.

I've used these guys as well in Nottingham, did a really good job and with a discount was around £250 I seem to remember, which isn't bad for all 4 wheels. Lepsons are also very good for a full refurb.

If the damage isn't too bad then I'd recommend taking it back to the dealer to see what they charge for a SMART repair, or just leave it until after the winter.