Where can we get a replacement alloy for our Citroen DS 3?

Our Citroen DS 3 has a small crack from a pot hole on one alloy. Citroen charge £316 for the rim plus fitting and they tell me it's a Citroen part only. I wonder if you are able to recommend an alternative...

How can I stop my alloys getting dirty so quickly?

I own a Focus ST which has factory silver grey 19-inch alloys. The trouble is once cleaned they are filthy in a few days and virtually black in about a week. I've tried car polish on them but the result...

Do I need to notify my insurer of a modification if I change my runflat tyres?

I saw you recently advised a driver to inform his insurance about replacing runflats with non runflats as a modification. What's your advice about my MINI Cooper with genuine replacement MINI steel wheels...

Do I need to declare new steel wheels to my insurance company?

I recently bought a second hand car with alloy wheels. I am thinking of changing these to steel wheels to move from low-profile tyres to regular tyres. I have two questions about this: - Is it just a...

Is the hand car wash damaging my alloys?

I have had my car hand washed five times at a one of the local sites. I have been complemented on the finish but having recently had to removed a wheel, have noticed that the lacquer has been stripped...

What's the best method for protecting diamond cut alloys?

I own a Honda CR-V with black painted alloy wheels that feature diamond cut faces. I had the wheels Smartguarded by the dealer and I wash them weekly to keep the brake dust off them. However, I have heard...

How can I fix minor alloy wheel damage?

Is it necessary to fix minor scratch/scuff to alloy wheel happened by rubbing against the kerb? Will it cause log term damage to the wheels or can I leave it?

BMW Z4 fractured alloys - is this common?

In the 1.5 years I have had to replace five run flat tyres and three alloys because of punctures. In all cases the tyres were perfectly legal. BMW have dismissed my claim without explanation. This has...

Buying an astra with 19-inch wheels

I would like to buy a new Limited Edition Astra but they only come with 19 inch wheels and I was appalled at the cost and limited availability of this size of tyre. Do you think it is worth buying this...

Blistering on Skoda alloy wheels – what should I do?

I own a 2013 Skoda Octavia Scout and a few weeks ago I noticed blisters on two of the alloy wheels. I returned the car to the dealer, but they said the damage was caused by stone chips and they would not...