Buckled Alloy Wheel Repair

The demand for buckled wheel repair is higher than ever thanks to the poor condition of many roads in the UK. Replacing a buckled alloy completely can be a very expensive process, which is why we provide our customers with buckled alloy wheel repair in London at a tiny percentage of the cost of replacement.

Driving on buckled alloys will have detrimental effects. It will destroy the tyres on your car and at the same time, the vibrations caused by the buckle could badly damage the steering and suspension of your vehicle, lead to it failing a MOT.

We offer specialist buckled wheel repair for most of the wheel types. We carry out the repairs in our West London repair centre and can complete a buckled wheel repair in just 24 hours. The process is so effective that the repaired wheels can then be safely balanced, something else which we do as part of the service.

An alloy buckle repair brings a host of benefits. It saves on the cost of new tyres and damage to your suspension and will improve the performance offered by your car. Depending upon the degree to which the wheel has been buckled, our buckled wheel repair can cost as little as £60 plus VAT, and every customer receives a detailed quote for the work before the repair is carried out.

Buckled Wheel Repair – How it Works

We combine years of experience with the know-how and skill of a highly trained workforce and a selection of specialist equipment when we carry out alloy wheel straightening. Our hydraulic equipment can return your buckled alloy wheels to their original shape, stopping the kind of air loss and vibration that you may have been coping with.

There is a very small risk that buckled wheel straightening could crack the wheel, although the good news is that if this happens, we can also repair the crack. In all cases we consult with clients before carrying out such repairs to confirm the nature of the problem and any costs involved.

Spotting a Buckle

An alloy buckle isn’t always visible to the naked eye, but there are indications to look out for when driving. These include an unusual vibration and a shaking steering wheel, both of which could indicate a buckled alloy. Other possible signs include uneven and premature tyre wear and damage to the suspension system.

If you suspect an alloy has become buckled, then have it checked out by the experts at Alloy Wheel Repair London. Ignoring the problem could lead to destroyed tyres with degraded steering and suspension systems.

How the Straightening Process is Delivered

We inspect each wheel closely to determine whether a buckle has occurred. If it has, we contact the customer to set out the options available before starting any work. A buckle repair doesn’t mean the wheels have to be re-painted. If you suspect a buckled alloy wheel but aren’t certain, please come in and let out experts check it out.

1. The Wheels Come at Alloy Wheel Repair London Workshop

Wheels can be dropped off by customers or we can collect them ourselves. Once they arrive, the tyres will be removed using specialist equipment. Identifying marks are applied, and the tyres safely stored.
We check the alloys for stress fractures, buckles or cracks, and let the customer know if they are beyond repair or not safe to drive on. At this stage we will advise whether any work besides the buckled wheel repair itself needs to be carried out. The next stage is to strip the weights from the wheels and mark them using tyre pressure sensor equipment to guarantee the right replacement.

2. The Straightening Process

Your alloy wheel will be reshaped and corrected using specialist hydraulic machinery.

3. Maintaining Quality

To ensure quality control we check each alloy carefully to confirm that the dent has gone while the original shape has been restored.

4. Further Refurbishment

Some customers may have booked their wheels in for additional refurbishment, which will take place following quality control. This could include finishes such as powder coat, diamond cut and customisation. All of these will create a seamless final appearance.

5. Protection and Inspection

After any finish has been applied the wheels will be given a protective lacquer finish to protect the alloys in the long term. The final process before inspection involves baking them in the oven and hanging them to dry.

6. Wheels are Re-fitted and Balanced

The last thing we do is fit the alloys back to the tyres, after which the wheels are balanced and are ready to be collected. Every stage of this is included in the original price quoted.

Buckled Alloy Wheel Repair – Common Questions

• How can I spot a buckled wheel?
  Signs that a wheel is buckled include vibrations when driving and uneven wear of the tyres. A tyre fitter will sometimes advise that wheels have to be straightened before new tyres are fitted.
• Does a buckled alloy have to be replaced with a new one?
  If you come to Alloy Wheel Repair London you can have your buckled alloy straightened rather than replaced, and the cost will be substantially lower.
• Is it possible to repair multiple buckles in a single wheel?
  Yes, although the maximum number of buckles per wheel is usually three.
• Can alloy wheels which have split be repaired?
  Yes, at Alloy Wheel Repair London we can also straighten split rim wheels.
• Can Alloy Wheel Repair London repair motor bike alloy wheels?
  Sadly, we only offer this service for car wheels.
• Will the strength of the wheel be reduced after the repair?
  Although the strength of the wheel won’t be compromised, the poor state of the UK roads means that further buckling can’t be ruled out. The best way to avoid this is to steer clear of potholes entirely or drive over them slowly and carefully.
• What happens if the wheel is cracked as well?
  At Alloy Wheel Repair London, we can weld the crack to repair it.
• Can an alloy wheel be refurbished to match any existing finish?
  In the majority of cases we are able to match the existing finish when we refurbish alloys.
• Is there anything else I need to know?
  We provide a 24-hour service and a discount will be applied if there is more than one buckled on a wheel.