One of the worst sounds we hear when driving is that moment when our alloy wheels scrape the kerb. The second worst feeling is when you step outside the car to look at the potential damage. Deep scraping of your new alloys is one of life’s little disappointments – yet they seem to damage so easily! Alloy wheels are designed to be soft for a more dynamic ride and to keep your brakes cool. Made from aluminium instead of steel, they can bend around corners for better manoeuvrability and strong braking power – plus, they make your car look awesome! You keep them regularly maintained in good condition with alloy refurbishment.
Not Only Aesthetics
Your alloy wheel aesthetic is a big part of the overall impression. When you look to sell your prized car, scratched alloys can be one area that puts people off paying the set price – because they know they will have to pay extra to fix them themselves.
No one likes additional expense on top of a new car – plus, scratched alloys will make them wonder how reckless you have been with other parts of your vehicle. If you plan on selling your car with scratched alloys, it is worth having it fixed and refurbished before you list it. That will reduce the number of people trying to lower your asking price because of a few minor imperfections – because if they can, they will.
Also, neglecting your alloy wheels can lead to more damaging problems than just the external image of the car. Experts in mobile alloy wheel repair Manchester can help you avoid that.
The Signs to Notice
Scratching the alloys on a kerb is not too damaging to the overall driving feel. It does make your car look a little bit more banged up.
If you drive over potholes regularly, that is another story. That can cause your alloys to fully crack, shatter and bend the wheel out of alignment – leading to new wheels in rapid order. Don’t wait until you have had an unfortunate run-in with a kerb to have your alloys checked. If it has been several years, they should be checked by an expert for alloy wheel refurbishment Macclesfield.
At SOS Alloys, our team ensures that your alloys get the best treatment to make them operate and look brand new – without breaking the bank on buying new alloys. Contact our team today for proper and efficient service.
