smartalloyberkshire for repair - any experience?
smartalloyberkshire for repair - any experience?
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driverrob

Original Poster:

4,847 posts

233 months

Thursday 7th February 2013
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They seem to be the nearest to me (NE Hants).
Main agents have found a small crack in one rim. They've just returned the car but it's too dark to see the crack for myself.
To avoid a potential replacement wheel at eye-watering cost, I need it repaired.
Any recommendations?
No spare and leaving on a jack isn't an option, by the way.

Rochellc01

2,218 posts

171 months

Thursday 7th February 2013
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Buy an MX-5?

laugh

Russell Mc

573 posts

181 months

Thursday 7th February 2013
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No mobile wheel refurbishment van is going to be able to repair a cracked wheel, not at your home or work anyway!

Take it to a specialists for an expert opinion and if it can be welded.

What car is it? Get another wheel off ebay perhaps.

driverrob

Original Poster:

4,847 posts

233 months

Thursday 7th February 2013
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Main agent's estimated cost of a new wheel for a Jeep SRT8 + fitting + VaT = £1100. yikes

driverrob

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4,847 posts

233 months

Friday 8th February 2013
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Called in at Eurospec today, asked if they knew anyone local who did alloy repairs.
They did it on the spot, at a price I'd never match anywhere, I suspect.
I just can't praise these guys enough.