wee_kev
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Registered: 6th Jan 03
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I was on way home from work like 30 mins ago when all of a sudden there is a massive bang and its from the drivers side of the car at the front.
I know it was not a pothole or a kerb so i stop and have a quick look, nothing stands out, then check the steering, brakes and have a listen to car when moving, everything seems ok. Get home and find out my the alloy is scratched round half of the outer rim, God knows what i hit but it has wrecked my alloy (look wise).
I have had the them for like 3 weeks max!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know it wasn't there before as i washed the car not to long ago, have never kerbed it and always park at a silly distance fae kerb!!!
What should i do? will have to see if it can be repaired or if i am looking at a new alloy already. Check what is best for costs.
[Edited on 16-07-2003 by wee_kev]
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OzzySRi
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check ur tyre for any cuts.. happened to me. Ran over a piece of metal that stabbed into sidewall of the tyre, came around n whacked the plastic arch off!!! re-furb costs depend on the finish on ur rims. Mine are shadow chrome n cost a mint to do so ive learned to live with it.
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wee_kev
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i got the crystal finish. Will have to check the prices.
Its so bad.
Tyre looks ok but will check it in daylight
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Aussie GSi
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Ooooooh, sorry to hear that man! It shiits ya when stuff like that happens, hey?
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Blazer
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Registered: 31st Aug 02
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i was in halford the other day they sell a alloy wheel repair kit for about £25.
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StuartGee
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yeah, seen them too Blazer. Got them at Halfords down Berryden(or Kittybrewster, can never mind what one is which!!) mate, sure I saw them last time I was in.Maybe worth a bash before shelling out for repairs/new rim??!
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Jason Iles
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quote:
Originally posted by Blazer
i was in halford the other day they sell a alloy wheel repair kit for about £25.
It's good stuff this my mate has used it on his alloys and they look quality.
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wee_kev
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Cheers guys, I will pop down to Halfords and see what they say. I
am still mega pissed cause i have taken so much care with them and then this freak thing happens
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PainZ
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tbh it sounds like a pot holl you ran over,
i know you said you didnt, but thats what it seems like
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Blazer
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same thing happened to me kev, 2 night or so after taking my car out for a test drive, i kurbed my n/s front alloy which was brand new, but i have't restored it yet, because it dont look so bad. But if u get that kit from halfords tell me how u got on with it, because then i might get some.
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Blazer
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i was driving at about 40mph, trying to eat my KFC, the BANG!whacked into the kurb
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wee_kev
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thats what i thought but couldn't see one. its a mega busy road but will see if i can check it. If it is i will hang my council.
Nae too good Blazer i was actually driving with great care and still it gets fucked. Its just nae fair.
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wee_kev
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Well i checked road out and nothing is there, it must have been something lying on road, going to get it refurbished cause i got crystal finish so Halfords kit won't work.
Anyone know of any good ones in my area?
[Edited on 16-07-2003 by wee_kev]
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