Every vehicle out on UK roads is susceptible to damage due to wear and tear, with alloy wheels being among the first to see damage. Car lease damages are not just a result of road collisions. It can come from many years on the UK roads with road chippings and weather conditions.
However, even with a vehicle for a short time, alloy wheels can be scuffed and scratched by kerb contact. Even the most cautious drivers can suffer from it, and those taking out rental vehicles for a short-term period can find these aesthetic scrapes a costly price when they return them.
Daily travel can cause alloy wheels to look worn, and it should be of prime concern if looking to return a lease vehicle. Thankfully, SOS Alloys are here to help.
Acceptable Wear and Tear
According to the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), acceptable wear and tear is deterioration caused over time and not down to careless driving. Apart from other parts of the vehicle, the wheels are typically covered in the fair wear and tear index.
You may have signed an agreement pledging to take care of any damages before leasing a vehicle, with the condition of the wheels applying when you return your vehicle. Alloy wheels must be returned in a condition fit for the car in question and meet all legal requirements, traditionally with no damage to the sidewalls or treads.
Refurbish Before Return
If you have any doubts about the condition of your lease vehicle alloy wheels, you can book to have a check-up and alloy wheel refurbishment with our technicians. With our specialist service, you will not have to leave the car at a body shop or garage for days. We provide a mobile alloy wheel refurbishment service that can journey to your door or place of work and perform the refurbishment within the limited time you have before return.
Our experienced alloy wheel specialists know exactly what your leasing firm will look for when you return your vehicle to them, and we can get the alloys back to their original condition, free from scratches and scuffs.
Returning your vehicle with damaged alloys, especially cosmetic damage, can result in losing your deposit and paying for alloy wheel repair. That is a cost that can be eliminated by forward thinning and having your alloy wheels checked by our expert team before the return date for your vehicle.
Contact the team at SOS Alloys today to ensure your car lease damages are taken back in top condition.
