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At Nash Mills we are a young and progressive company located on the boundaries of Hemel Hempstead and further afield, such as in - St. Albans - Watford - Hatfield
At Nash Mills we are a young and progressive company located on the boundaries of Hemel Hempstead and further afield, such as in - St. Albans - Watford - Hatfield
Here at Top Mechanics LTD we specialise in working on Fords, Volkswagens, Toyotas, Mercedes’, Audis and BMW’s and whether it’s clutch Replacements, Timing Belt Changes, B
Here at Top Mechanics LTD we specialise in working on Fords, Volkswagens, Toyotas, Mercedes’, Audis and BMW’s and whether it’s clutch Replacements, Timing Belt Changes, B
Here at SJC Automotive we offer servicing repairs and diagnostics without breaking the bank. We are main dealer trained and carry out work to the highest standards.We spe
Here at SJC Automotive we offer servicing repairs and diagnostics without breaking the bank. We are main dealer trained and carry out work to the highest standards.We spe
As an established Hyundai dealer, we are proud to represent the philosophy of New Thinking, New Possibilities. We believe in challenging conventions, not for the sake
As an established Hyundai dealer, we are proud to represent the philosophy of New Thinking, New Possibilities. We believe in challenging conventions, not for the sake
Steven Eagell Toyota St Albans offers professional, competitively priced ownership services, along with exceptional customer service. Our expertly trained staff are on ha
Steven Eagell Toyota St Albans offers professional, competitively priced ownership services, along with exceptional customer service. Our expertly trained staff are on ha
We are a Renault Specialist with the knowledge, specific tooling and diagnostic equipment to efficiently repair and maintain all Renault vehicles. Competitive service and
We are a Renault Specialist with the knowledge, specific tooling and diagnostic equipment to efficiently repair and maintain all Renault vehicles. Competitive service and
At J.S AUTOS - MOBILE MECHANIC covering Kent, Essex and London area come to you! (fully qualified level 3 and ATA Car Technician/MOT Tester) VEHICLE SERVICING and
At J.S AUTOS - MOBILE MECHANIC covering Kent, Essex and London area come to you! (fully qualified level 3 and ATA Car Technician/MOT Tester) VEHICLE SERVICING and
Complete Car Repairs in Watford. Located in the picturesque town of Abbots Langley, Swift Automotive offer a complete range of professional car repairs in Watford and the
Complete Car Repairs in Watford. Located in the picturesque town of Abbots Langley, Swift Automotive offer a complete range of professional car repairs in Watford and the
We are an established local independent garage and are proud to be members of Autofirst Network – a nationwide network of independent garages operating to the Network’s 6
We are an established local independent garage and are proud to be members of Autofirst Network – a nationwide network of independent garages operating to the Network’s 6
Established in 1993 we are a family run business that values quality and reliability. Servicing, repairs, MOT and specialist diagnostics for all makes of car and light c
Established in 1993 we are a family run business that values quality and reliability. Servicing, repairs, MOT and specialist diagnostics for all makes of car and light c
At Brayley Kia, it's our policy to treat every visitor as a welcomed guest in our home. Every day, every time, without fail, no exceptions. Our friendly and expert team l
At Brayley Kia, it's our policy to treat every visitor as a welcomed guest in our home. Every day, every time, without fail, no exceptions. Our friendly and expert team l
Evans Halshaw Vauxhall Hemel
Service and repaira small town centre garagea personnel service where you speak to the technician 40 years experience in Hemel
Service and repaira small town centre garagea personnel service where you speak to the technician 40 years experience in Hemel
"BMW & MINI Watford Service and Parts has the full range of Dealer facilities to BMW Standards, We are able to complete Diagnostic and specialist programming repairs
"BMW & MINI Watford Service and Parts has the full range of Dealer facilities to BMW Standards, We are able to complete Diagnostic and specialist programming repairs
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fantastic quick service from James. Communication was clear and concise. work was superb and my wheel looks brand new now! thanks James mate. would highly recommend.
Very efficient and completed the job in time
The staff are very friendly. Their boss was a good guy he even hoovered and washed the car. What a service 4 wheels refurbished
Absolutely fantastic service and standard of workmanship second to none
The cost of servicing, MOT and repairs differ across the country and Alloy Wheel Refurbishment is not any different. Labour rates will be higher or lower depending on where in the country you are. Take a look below at the average quote in St Albans for Alloy Wheel Refurbishment on WhoCanFixMyCar.com for some of our top car makes.
| Car Make | Average Price | Get Quotes |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes | £146.00 | |
| BMW | £190.16 | |
| Vauxhall | £197.58 | |
| MINI | £211.22 | |
| Audi | £182.07 | |
| Volvo | £257.50 | |
| Volkswagen | £212.55 |
This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 19/01/2024 and 18/04/2024.
Alloy Wheel Refurbishment is a service which restores an alloy wheel to as close to its original condition as possible.
An alloy wheel refurb is the best service to get if you simply want to remove any alloy damage which has caused scraping and scratching. This is often caused by the alloy wheel scraping the curb of a pavement. Even though the damage may not be as extreme as a full crack, scrapes on your alloy wheel can lead to serious problems as corrosion can easily set in once the top layer of an alloy wheel is removed. An alloy wheel refurbishment should not take a long time to complete. However, it is entirely dependent on the extent of the damage.
We have many mobile mechanics that can perform a mobile alloy wheel repair in St Albans to save you having to take your car to a garage. Mobile alloy wheel repair offers convenience without sacrificing on the quality of work, which is why many choose it over taking their car to a garage.
Prices will vary depending on how many wheels need repair and the extent of the damage. Small wheel scratch repairs will cost considerably less than a severely cracked alloy wheel. Expect to receive quotes between £85-£135.
As shown at the top of this page, costs will also differ by brand of car. However, the only way to get a personalised estimate is by getting in touch with the best alloy wheel repair specialists using WhoCanFixMyCar.
A brand new alloy wheel will cost you a lot, so you are much better off getting a quote for a repair if possible. If the damage to the alloy wheel is restricted to a hairline crack, this can be resolved with a welding service which many mobile mechanics and garages offer.
The cost and time taken to undertake an alloy wheel weld will depend entirely on the extent of the damage to the car alloy wheel. However, you will have to consult the mechanic directly.
Some mechanics offer a specialised service called diamond cut alloy wheel refurbishment which is the most accurate method of refurbishment.
However, mobile mechanics cannot offer this service as the use of lathe is required which is a large machine that weighs about a ton!
The process is essentially removing a thin layer of alloy from the wheel. This is done using lathing equipment, which isn’t possible to move around with ease – hence why mobile mechanics not offering this service.
As you can imagine this process can only be carried out a handful of times, as removing too much alloy will result in the structure of the wheel itself becoming unstable. This is why a powder coating is the much more popular method used by both garages and mobile mechanics.
Powder coating is a service which is used to change the colour of the alloy wheel, or refurbish a wheel using colour matching.
The alloy wheel powder coating process includes the following steps:
· The wheel is blasted by hand or is given a chemical strip to remove the top layer of lacquer and paint.
· The wheels are then dressed and filed in order to deal with potential damage to the edges of the wheel rim.
· The wheel is then gently heated to remove air from the alloy before the first layer of powder coat finish is applied.
· The wet-in-wet procedure can then be applied before further thermal treatment.
If the air is going down quicker than you think it should on your tyre, this can be a sign that you have a crack on your alloy wheel.
If your alloy wheel has a crack, you need to get the problem seen to immediately. A crack in your alloy will certainly affect the structural integrity of the whole wheel and put you and your passengers in danger.
Alloy wheels can sustain cracks with ease and are especially at risk when a car is driven over potholes and speed bumps.
As the overall rolling height (wheel + tyre) remains the same on all cars, larger alloys requiring tyres with lower-profile sidewalls are more susceptible to crack damage. This is because a tyre sidewall flexes to absorb bumps and impacts, so a tyre with less sidewall (low profile tyre) has less ability to flex and absorb impact on our roads.
The good news is that you don’t have to replace an alloy wheel if a crack does appear.
An alloy wheel crack can be repaired by initially grinding the crack from both sides before the weld takes place, so that there is no contamination.
The weld of the alloy wheel is carried out and then a refurbishment of the alloy follows to restore the cosmetic integrity and structural integrity.
However, if an alloy wheel has more than three cracks, it is likely that you will need to buy a new alloy wheel.
