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igh kerbs, careless driving, cavernous potholes … these and countless other perils are the enemies of alloy wheels, damage to which can ruin the looks and value of a car.
“Shabby alloys really harm a car’s appearance and can make it harder to sell,” says Mark Norman at CAP, the used car valuation guide. “Buyers know a set of four damaged alloys can easily cost over £200 to repair. It’s difficult to put a value on a good set of alloy wheels but a smart set won’t harm a car’s resale prospects, as well as making you feel better about owning it.”
If your wheels have taken a knock, though, don’t panic: we’ve got everything you need to know about repairing alloy wheel damage.
While repairing lightly damaged alloy wheels at home is a fairly simple and inexpensive job, if you feel it’s beyond your abilities or if the wheel is particularly badly damaged, you may need to call in the professionals.
