Used Cars

DON'T FORGET TO INSPECT THE WHEELS

If you intend to buy a used car, particularly what is termed a �pre-owned� luxury car, look carefully at the wheels. We have repaired wheels for many customers who bought used cars and did not notice the damaged wheels until they got the car home. The appearance of the wheels might tell you something about the history of that vehicle.

This could help you formulate your decision to purchase. If the wheels on the car you are considering are scraped, gouged, chipped or scuffed, it could indicate a history of poor care and maintenance on the part of the previous owner. Such a history could also mean that other important vehicle maintenance requirements were neglected.

Noticeable damage could mean that the wheels are also bent or out of alignment and the vehicle�s suspension system might even be damaged. Consider the costs associated with repairs such as these. And that does not even take into consideration the cost of replacing the damaged wheel, which is getting more expensive every year. Keep in mind that replacing a wheel can cost anywhere from $300.00 to over $1,000.00 on some cars. Obviously, buying a vehicle with damaged wheels could be risky.

If you are interested in buying a car where the wheels appear damaged, we can repair them for you. However, before you decide, you might suggest that the seller provide you with some type of documentation that the alignment is okay and the suspension is not damaged.

BUYING AFTERMARKET WHEELS

If you should decide to buy a used vehicle with the intention of replacing the entire set of wheels, you need to be aware of a few things. When you wheel shop, you will quickly find that there is a huge difference in price. New wheels from the original manufacturer on some model cars can cost upwards of $1,000 each and there is a reason for this. The answer is quality. Some of the best wheels come from the auto companies. They cannot afford to sell junk.

There are a countless number of companies who manufacture aftermarket wheels and many provide good quality products. BBS is one such company. However, unfortunately there are other companies that are selling wheels that are not up to car manufacturers standards.

When choosing an aftermarket wheel, make sure you are not buying junk. Some of the wheels on the market are easily bent, the finish is inadequate and after a short while they can no longer be replaced. We frequently meet people who have damaged an aftermarket wheel and, when they tried to check on a replacement, they learned that the wheel was no longer in production. Their only choice was to buy a whole new set.

If such is the case, repair is obviously an alternative. However, the cost to repair some of the cheaper wheels might actually exceed the cost of a new wheel. Click here to learn more about how to evaluate the feasibility and cost of wheel repair.

And, if you damage a wheel, or want damaged wheels repaired, we can help.

WE OFFER A FULL LINE OF WHEEL REPAIR.

Cosmetic Touch-Up To Painted, Polished, Machined & Chrome Wheels
Major Chip, Dent And Gouge Repairs Requiring Filling
Total Wheel Reconditioning (with baked powdercoated finish)
Bent, Cracked or Broken Wheel Restoration & Straightening

AND MOST SERVICES ARE DONE ON-SITE!

That's right, we do what no other company does. We come to you! Can you believe that? We will do the repairs at a location convenient to you. Check out this list of the actual locations where we have done wheel repair. Think of it, while you are going about your normal daily activities, your wheels will be restored to like new condition!

Contact Information Mobile Wheel Repair 248-930-5243