When you’re selling your car, you want the best price. One smart move is getting your alloys refurbished before you sell. The answer is simple: yes, it’s almost always worth doing.
Why First Looks Count
Your wheels are one of the first things buyers see. Scratched or damaged alloys immediately put buyers off. They start thinking: if the wheels look bad, what else is wrong?
When buyers see damage to alloy wheels, they worry about how you’ve looked after the rest of the car. This doubt makes them offer less money or look elsewhere.
Clean, refurbished wheels tell a different story. They show you care about your car. This makes buyers confident, which means better offers and quicker sales.
The Money Makes Sense
Professional alloy wheel refurbishment costs £50-£120 per wheel. That sounds like a lot, but it usually pays for itself.
Cars with good wheels often sell for more money than similar cars with damaged ones. The extra money you get often covers what you spent – sometimes more.
Better-looking cars sell faster too. This saves you insurance costs and MOT fees whilst you’re trying to sell. New wheels can cost hundreds or thousands. Refurbishing alloy wheels gives you nearly the same look for much less.
What We Do
At Alloy Fix, our highly skilled team uses different methods depending on the wheel repair needed. Small scratches need different treatment than deep damage or bent wheels.
Powder Coating: This is how wheels are made originally. We put on special powder, then heat it to make a tough surface. It fights chips and scratches much better than normal paint. We’re so sure about this high quality work that we give a 3-year promise.
Diamond Cut Alloy: This makes wheels really shiny using precise machines. You see this finish on expensive cars. It comes with our 3-year promise too.
The whole job takes 3-5 days, depending on how bad the damage is.
Safety and Going Green
Wheel repair isn’t just about looks. Damaged wheels can be dangerous. Cracks can cause tyre problems. Bent wheels make your car shake and harder to control.
Fixing wheels also uses much less energy than making new ones. It’s better for the planet and your money.
What Buyers Think
Car buyers use wheel condition to judge how well you’ve looked after your car. They make quick decisions, and wheels play a big part.
In busy markets with lots of similar cars, small things matter. Great wheels make your car stand out and stick in buyers’ minds.
Problems We Fix
Our team sees all sorts of damage to alloy wheels:
Scratches and Scuffs: From hitting kerbs or tight spaces. We smooth these out completely.
Bent Wheels: From hitting big potholes. These make your car vibrate and need proper straightening.
Cracks: Serious safety problems. We use special welding and give a 1-year promise on crack repairs.
Rust: Often starts around the tyre edge. We clean back to good metal and put on new protection.
Our team fixes 99% of all bent wheels and cracks. We highly recommend getting these fixed quickly for safety.
How We Work
When you bring wheels to us, we look at them carefully. We explain what needs doing and give you a clear price. No surprises.
We lend you wheels so you can keep driving whilst we work. No time off work or transport problems.
Our alloy refurbishment process uses the best materials and equipment. That’s why we can give promises other companies can’t.
Your Questions Answered
How long does it take? Most jobs take 3-5 days. Our loan wheels keep you driving.
Is it better than buying new? Most often it is. You get nearly the same look for much less money. Your original wheels are made for your car.
Will it really add value? Yes. Better looks often mean higher prices and faster sales. The money you spend usually comes back.
The Right Choice
The facts are clear: alloy wheel refurbishment before selling is smart. The small cost often comes back through higher prices and quicker sales.
At Alloy Fix, we’ve helped many people get more money for their cars. Our 3-year promise on our high quality work shows how sure we are.
Whether your wheels have small scratches or big problems, we can make them look new. Our loan service makes it easy.
Don’t let damaged wheels reduce your price. Call our friendly team today for a free quote. We’re highly skilled professionals who deliver results you can trust.
Alloy Fix offers top quality wheel refurbishments based in Romford Essex RM1 1DX, and Dartford Kent DA1 5BS, Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 4SB providing expert alloy wheel repair services close to you. Fill in the form below to get a quote and book your slot at the nearest branch today!