Compare alloy wheel refurbishment quotes from specialist garages in Coventry

Coventry is close to the M60, M45, M40, M6 and M1 motorways. It used to be known as Britain's "motor city" because it was home to many world-famous brands like Rover, Jaguar Morris and Triumph. The first ever British car was built in Coventry over one hundred years ago. By 2023, the city is set to receive 130 electric buses and aims to have all buses running on electricity by 2025. There is currently no clean air zone in place.

Driving in cities like Coventry puts extra strain on your car due to long periods of idling and frequent stopping and starting in traffic. The parts most at risk are the brakes, cooling system and transmission. Manoeuvring into tight parking spaces and navigating busy roads can result in scuffed alloys and dented or scraped bodywork while driving over potholes can throw out your suspension. FixMyCar can help you find affordable repairs and maintenance in Coventry for all these crucial components.

Car alloys sustain damage when they are scraped or scratched, and they can also become corroded over time. This problem leads many people to ask: can alloy wheels be repaired? The answer is yes; car alloy wheel refurbishment is a service that restores an alloy wheel close to its original condition. Some mechanics also offer a specialist service called diamond cut alloy repair.

During a car wheel refurbishment, a strong acid strips the lacquer coating on the alloy. If there is any corrosion, the wheel is usually sandblasted. A filler is used to fill in scratches and dents before the wheel is heated up and powder coated. Finally, a clear coat of lacquer is applied. You can find out more about how alloy wheels are refurbished in this guide.

An alloy rim repair doesn't take very long, and it often works out cheaper than having a new alloy welded. Some mechanics will even carry out a mobile alloy wheel repair near you - this guide explains how much it costs on average.