Giving your alloys the best levels of care takes a lot of careful attention and understanding of the risks they face on the roads. The allure of alloy wheels stems from their impact on aesthetics, performance and value for resale. It is crucial to avoid common alloy damage and understand how to minimise the risks…
If you have booked yourself in for alloy wheel refurbishment with the team at SOS Alloys, you will want to treat your freshly reconditioned alloys with care during the winter months. Having your alloys repaired, painted or powder-coated is great for the visual representation of your car, and you will want them to stay looking…
At SOS Alloys, it is not unusual for someone to ask – “Is it worth getting my alloys refurbished?” The short answer is yes! It saves you considerable costs later. Whether you have damage or are looking to increase or retain the value of your car, having your alloy wheels refurbished is something you should…
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Tips for winter driving – Winter driving conditions are the most challenging throughout the UK, often resulting in many drivers being intimidated to be out on the roads more than any other time of the year. Winter elements make it difficult both day and night for driving – with significant hazards resulting in your car…
Changing your alloy wheel colour during the alloy wheel refurbishment process may sound simple, but it does have to have a lot of thinking ahead going into it. With so many colours available, it can get overwhelming to settle on the ideal colour if you have not put any serious thought into it – and…
Your alloy wheels will see their most vulnerable condition during the winter months, with the roads presenting many challenges to the point of suffering the most damage. If you are already dealing with alloys showing scratches or harsh scuffs, it is time to ensure you’re protecting your alloys before the colder season fully kicks in….
Everybody, at some point, will scratch or scuff their alloy wheels and have a visual ruin of their car. Whilst alloy damage is often unavoidable, it is not something uncommon. With such a visual imperfection on your car, you may feel like buying a new set of alloy wheels is the best option. However,alloy wheel…
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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…
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Everything has an expected lifespan, and your alloy wheel lifespan is the same. Your alloys not only represent the look of your vehicle, they play a crucial role in structural integrity. As they are expensive to replace, you naturally want to keep your alloy wheels looking and operating at their best for as long as…
Owning a car is not just about getting you from here to there. Most cars are a reflection of our personality and tastes. When your car is clean and in showroom condition, you give a much clearer picture of yourself than with chipped paint, dirty wheels and visible damage. An excellent way of enhancing your…
We rang SOS alloys as we needed someone who could come to us. We run a business showroom in Stockport and needed the work done there and then. Rob came and exceeded our expectations, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.
My car was due to go back to BMW after a 3-year lease, I know they have charged me before for the tiniest scrape or dent so I wasn’t taking any chances with my alloys. I spoke to Rob and he refurbished all 4 wheels for me on my drive the same day!
Mike Stuart
Private Customer
