Cost of a replacement alloy?

[hutchingsp]

OK well sods ing law being what it is this week, the tyre place have damaged the edge of one of my alloys - through the lacquer to the metal and sods law I didn't notice it until I got home so there's every chance they will say "we didn't do it"

Anyway, standard 17" Boxster Allow wheel - does anyone know the cost of one? OPCs are now shut and whilst I'd want original I don't know if there are cheaper sources?

I've got a feeling a refurb won't look right or the same finish as the others?

[Pickled Piper]

Some refurbs can look OK. If the tyre place have the decency to admit liability it is unlikely they will pay for more than a refurb.

Best place for a replacement is ebay or Ph clasifieds.

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[hutchingsp]

Cheers, 50/50 isn't it I suppose, if they say "no you left the premises" I can see their point, I should have checked more thoroughly, though at the end of the day they still did the damage.

Have a feeling this is going to work out a very expensive nail

[mikeg996]

My refurbs done at Lepsons were nigh on perfect, including the edges.

[pete.g]

You could also try ebay, where there are often single genuine wheels for sale. I've been able to source some quite elusive bits and pieces via online auctions.

[hutchingsp]

Hopefully we have a result. I damn near fell off my chair when the OPC said £450 for a new allow, oh that's without the VAT too.

They quoted £60-120 for a smart repair or refurb depending what the "chap who does all that stuff" thought and of course I guess that included Porsche Tax plus a contribution to a courtesy car which is fair enough.

Anyway I went to the tyre place and they were alright about it, gave me the number of a place and said "they'll sort it and they'll invoice us directly".

Called the chap and they're mobile and they also do work for Nottingham OPC - being a cynical git I called Nottingham OPC afterwards to verify this.

Basically it should be sorted out on Monday. I've calmed down a bit now, I'm still pissed off that the guy who fitted the tyre didn't say anything but as a company "shit happens", I didn't spot it, and they've said they'll put it right so fingers crossed.