Owners warned not to drive affected cars; repair timeline extends into 2025 Porsche has announced an urgent recall affecting thousands of luxury vehicles, including the 718, 911, and Panamera models, due to a serious fault with central locking wheel bolts. … Read More The post Porsche Recalls Thousands of Vehicles Over Wheel Bolt Safety Risk appeared first on Manchester Alloy Wheel Repair ..read more

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You may have been wondering, “What’s the difference between painted and diamond cut alloy wheel?” The following is a quick guide to the differences between painted and diamond cut alloy wheels. The difference between these two finishes lies in the method of polishing and refinishing. The difference between painted and diamond cut alloy wheels lies in the technique. With painted wheels, a layer of material is removed from the face. Then, using a diamond-cut machine, the wheel is cut into a highly polished surface. A computer-controlled diamond-cutting machine removes this layer of paint, creat ..read more

Before we answer the question, “What is Diamond cut wheels?”, let us first understand how the wheels are made. This type of alloy wheel is different from other alloys because it has a two-tone colour effect. The two-tone colour is achieved through the use of a special industrial diamond cut lathe to cut tiny grooves and design into the surface of the alloy. The resulting finish is metallic, with diamond-like cuts. The wheels are vulnerable to damage after they have been lacquered, however. Also, the cut feature can be weakened if the wheel is repeatedly re-cut. The main feature of diamond-cut ..read more

Your tires and wheels are the unsung heroes of your car. They’re “where the rubber meets the road” – literally. When it comes to used car maintenance and repair, your wheels and tires may not be the first thing that you think about. However, a bent or damaged wheel can be very dangerous, and expensive. Bent rims can pinch and pop your tires, leading to blowouts. They can also cause mechanical issues, and problems with the handling and control of your vehicle, which can lead to dangerous situations. Not sure how to identify or diagnose a bent or buckled alloy wheel? Here are the top 4 signs tha ..read more

England’s potholes are almost 15 times deeper than the Grand Canyon, according to data obtained by the Federation of Small Businesses. The headline grabbing comparison used the combined depth of the 700,000 new potholes reported in 2018/19 to come up with the total of 28km, which is incidentally also three times greater than the height of Mount Everest. While potholes are indeed an eyesore, in complete contrast to the aforementioned wonders of the world, they are also costing motorists millions. According to a study from Kwik Fit, potholes caused damage to vehicles costing a total of £915 mill ..read more

You may be asking yourself what is a diamond cut alloy wheel? If you have just purchased or leased a new car. You may not be aware that you have diamond cut alloy wheels. Yet alone the cost implications if you need to repair them. So what’s the difference between a normal alloy wheel and a diamond cut alloy wheel? a traditional alloy wheel is painted completely by powder coating or a wet spray technique often one colour, the wheels are painted to stop weather corrosion. Diamond cut alloy wheels, will have a part polished metal face with a layer of lacquer over the top for protection. The rest ..read more

Your tires and wheels are the unsung heroes of your car. They’re “where the rubber meets the road” – literally. When it comes to used car maintenance and repair, your wheels and tires may not be the first thing that you think about. However, a bent or damaged wheel can be very dangerous, and expensive. Bent rims can pinch and pop your tires, leading to blowouts. They can also cause mechanical issues, and problems with the handling and control of your vehicle, which can lead to dangerous situations. Not sure how to identify or diagnose a bent or buckled alloy wheel? Here are the top 4 signs tha ..read more

England’s potholes are almost 15 times deeper than the Grand Canyon, according to data obtained by the Federation of Small Businesses. The headline grabbing comparison used the combined depth of the 700,000 new potholes reported in 2018/19 to come up with the total of 28km, which is incidentally also three times greater than the height of Mount Everest. While potholes are indeed an eyesore, in complete contrast to the aforementioned wonders of the world, they are also costing motorists millions. According to a study from Kwik Fit, potholes caused damage to vehicles costing a total of £915 mill ..read more