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Your car means a lot to you, and you feel at your best when it looks great. So if your beautiful alloy wheels are scuffed, scraped or otherwise damaged, we don’t judge how you did it – we’ll work quickly to help you find the perfect repairer to get them looking good again.

Enter your reg and postcode into BookMyGarage.com to compare instant estimates and book the best deal on your alloy wheel refurbishment in seconds.

 

Our Leading UK Garage Comparison Site Now Helps You Save On Alloy Wheel Refurbishments Near You

We’re on a mission to help every driver take better care of their car for less. That’s why we’re rapidly adding car body shops to our comparison site to help you take back control of your cosmetic repairs.

No one wants to give up their no claims bonus unless they really have to, right? So why would you make an insurance claim for repairing your car’s alloy wheel damage when you can get it sorted on your own?

Plus, you might actually end up getting a better deal by cutting out the middleman and booking your alloy wheel refurbishment directly.

 

Why is it Better to Book My Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Myself?

When you choose to make a claim through your insurance, you don’t get to choose who completes the work on your alloy wheels. Your insurer will have a network of chosen repairers they use and you’ll be assigned a slot at the nearest one that has availability.

This might not always be the closest or most convenient option for you.

When you book your alloy wheel repair yourself, you take control of the process and make your life as easy as possible. If you don’t have another car to keep your life on track while the work’s being done, you can choose a repairer near local public transport links – or even book a mobile car body repair to have the refurbishment completed on your driveway or at your place of work.

Most importantly, you keep your no claims bonus for another year.

When the appearance of your car matters as much as it does to you, don’t leave the quality of the repair to chance. Give your car the TLC it deserves by comparing local repairers and choosing the best one for your alloy wheel repair today.

Here’s how it works.

 

Book Your Alloy Wheel Refurb in Just 5 Easy Steps

Enter your vehicle reg and postcode

Select the damaged area using our ‘splat’ tool – you can select one or more wheels and add any other cosmetic damage (scuffs, dents, scratches etc) your vehicle might have

BookMyGarage splat tool of deconstructed car showing drivers how to select the damage for their alloy wheel repair booking

Compare instant estimates from local repairers. Please note that these prices may change after you upload photos of the damage as the repairer needs to confirm that you have booked the right repair at the right price.

Select a suitable date and time, enter your personal and contact details and complete the booking request

Upload images of the damage to ensure your chosen repairer can confirm your appointment

 

How Do I Upload Images of the Damage?

If you’ve already taken photos of the damage, you can upload them during the booking process, by adding your files here when prompted.

BookMyGarage checkout page showing a driver completing the booking process for their alloy wheel refurbishment

If you’re unable to take a photo of your alloy wheel right now, you can still complete the booking and then upload your images later through the confirmation email you’ll receive.

 

Why Might the Price of My Repair Change?

To the untrained eye, cosmetic damage can be subjective. We don’t expect you to be able to accurately measure a 4-5cm scratch on your alloy wheel – mainly because you’ve got better things to be doing with your life!

The repairer will have a more accurate understanding of the repair your alloy wheel needs, which is why we ask you to upload photos of the damage while using your best guess during the booking process.

If the repairer decides your car needs a bigger or smaller repair than the one you’ve booked, the price will be adjusted accordingly when they contact you to confirm the appointment.

That way, you still always know exactly how much your alloy wheel repair is going to cost.

close up shot of alloy wheel fitted to car with minor scratchClose up shot of an alloy wheel with a large scratch

Top = An example of a small alloy wheel repair

Bottom = An example of a large alloy wheel repair

 

Why BookMyGarage?

We’ve helped UK drivers compare prices to book the best deal on their MOT, servicing and car repairs 23.5 million times – now we’re looking to help just as many fix their scuffs, dents and scratches!

And with so many happy drivers already, there are plenty of reasons to book your alloy wheel repair through our comparison site. Here are a few that we think you’ll care about the most:

 

No Upfront Payment

You never pay a penny until after the work has been completed – and you always pay the repairer direct. No surprise fees or hidden charges for your peace of mind.

 

Excellent Trustpilot Reputation

UK drivers love the choice and freedom we bring to their garage experience – that’s why we have thousands of 5* reviews on our Trustpilot and Google profiles!

 

Nationwide Coverage

No matter where you live, you’re always able to find the best alloy wheel refurbishment near you thanks to the choice our comparison site offers. From local family run businesses to well-known national chains, there’s a repairer for every driver on BookMyGarage.com.

 

Honest, Unbiased Comparison

We let you see all your options in one place to make the right decision about what’s best for you, without feeling under any pressure to pick a certain option.

Plus, we show you instant estimates and verified, unfiltered reviews for each body shop – all without having to sign up or provide an email address or credit card.

 

We’re dedicated to helping you find the right garage for your vehicle’s needs as quickly and easily as possible. Enter your reg and postcode to book your alloy wheel repair in just a few clicks today.

 

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Can I Book an Alloy Wheel Refurbishment for My Vehicle?

We accept bookings for most makes and models through our platform, although some repairers may only work on specific brands or be unable to accommodate LCVs or electric vehicles.

When you enter your reg and postcode into BookMyGarage.com, you’ll only ever see relevant options so any repairers you see will allow you to book an alloy wheel refurbishment for your vehicle.

Why is it Important to Upload Photos When Booking My Alloy Wheel Repair?

Providing the repairer with photos of the damage means they can accurately price your alloy wheel repair.

Your initial booking is just an estimate and no appointments are confirmed until the repairer has had a chance to review the damage. They need to check whether you have:
a) booked the right repair and so are being quoted the right price and
b) selected a repair they are able to do. If the damage is too substantial to be repaired in a cost-effective way, they may recommend that you buy new alloys instead of refurbishing your current ones.

Only once they have confirmed these things will they confirm your appointment – so if you’re looking to get your alloys fixed quickly, it’s worth providing photos as soon as possible.

How Do You Generate Estimates for My Repair?

Every repairer listed on our comparison site provides us with their hourly labour and consumable rates. We combine these with the length of time each alloy wheel repair takes and the quantity of materials it uses in a pricing matrix to provide an estimate for your vehicle.

Due to the ‘one size fits all’ approach of the matrix, the body shop must confirm they are able to complete the repair and that it is the repair your vehicle needs before they can confirm your booking.

Is it Easier to Claim Through My Car Insurance to Fix My Alloy Wheels?

To some, it may be easier to make a claim through your insurer to fix the damage to your alloy wheels.

This way, you don’t need to worry about choosing the right repairer as your vehicle will be sent to one that your insurer trusts.

While this may appear the easiest way to get your alloy wheels refurbished, it does reduce your control over the appointment and you will likely lose any no-claims bonus you have worked hard to build up for your vehicle.

Is it Really Cheaper to Book An Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Directly Rather Than Going Through My Insurer?

In the short-term, no. By booking the appointment directly, you will incur the full cost of the repair rather than only paying the compulsory and/or voluntary excess for making a claim.

Depending on your current insurance policy, you may pay more for the repair by booking directly than by making a claim.

However, booking your alloy wheel repair directly will likely work out cheaper in the long run as you’ll retain your current no-claims bonus. The higher this is, the lower your perceived risk to insurers, so you will often receive favourable quotes (alongside other factors which include your level of driving experience and the vehicle you’re looking to insure).

This means it’s often a more valuable long-term strategy to get your alloy wheel refurbished directly with a local repairer.

What Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Options Do You Offer?

You can book either an alloy wheel scuff repair or diamond cut wheel repair through our online comparison site.

Repairers on our system are able to handle a range of scuffs and wheel damage up to 5cm and you may be able to arrange additional wheel repairs with them directly, alongside any other bodywork damage your vehicle may have.

What’s the Difference Between an Alloy Wheel Repair and a Diamond Cut Wheel Repair?

While the basic principle of both repairs is the same, the main difference between diamond cut wheel repairs and alloy wheel repairs is the finishing technique used.

Diamond cut wheels require a higher level of maintenance and specialised equipment to achieve the polished, chrome-like surface, whereas standard alloys are easier to maintain thanks to their increased durability.

This means that it may be easier to find a repairer offering alloy wheel refurbishment as a diamond cut wheel repair is a more specialist skill.

When you enter your reg and postcode into our comparison site and choose ‘diamond cut wheel repair’ you’ll only see local repairers that offer this service.

How Do I Know if I Need a Diamond Cut Wheel Repair?

Most modern vehicles are fitted with alloy wheels as standard, while diamond cut wheels are an optional extra that are only available on certain models from certain manufacturers.

Firstly, you can check your vehicle’s order form (if you still have it) as it will list all optional extras fitted to your car. If you didn’t buy the vehicle new, or you’ve lost the paperwork, there are a few key characteristics of diamond cut wheels you can check for:
- A shiny reflective finish or highly-polished chrome-like surface
- Fine lines on the wheel’s surface, visible when you look at them closely
- A two-toned effect, with the face of the wheel contrasting with the powdered surface

If you’re still not sure which wheel repair you need, we recommend booking whichever you think is most appropriate, sending a few high-quality images to the repairer and then discussing the issue with them to ensure your vehicle gets the right treatment.