Welding alloy wheels is a specialist job and not all cracks or splits can be fixed. Ask the advice of a wheel repair expert and always put safety first.
If an alloy wheel has been repaired before, whether it’s a crack, gouge or buckle, it might not be possible to apply a second fix. Again, ask an expert for their advice.
How much does alloy wheel repair cost?
The cost of alloy wheel repair or refurbishment depends on a number of points. The first is the size and style of the wheel, with larger alloys costing more to make as good as new again.
A second factor is the finish of the original wheel, and if you want to replicate this. A simple repaint and lacquer is the cheapest option, but you might want to go for a different finish with more metallic sparkle in the finish or a unique shade. That adds to the cost.
Another element that can increase the cost is if the wheel has a diamond-cut finish, which is a highly polished aluminium finish on the wheel design’s outer face. This is done by milling a very fine layer of the wheel away. That takes time and skill, which adds to the expense, and it can only be done once or twice.
Lastly, if the wheel needs more than minor cosmetic repairs – perhaps if it requires a dent removed – a bigger bill is inevitable.
With all of that in mind, the average cost of repairing and refurbishing an alloy wheel is between £50 and £120 per wheel. This is still good value when a new, average-sized alloy wheel can easily cost more than £350.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are companies offering wheel repair and refurbishment across the UK. Ask your local garage or friends who have had this work done which company they would recommend.
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