If you’re unlucky enough to have had a buckle in your alloy wheel, you’ll know that it’s an indentation in the metal that can cause serious side effects to how your car performs. Buckled wheels can, for example, cause vibration in the steering at higher speeds, and can also cause problems in your tyres and even your suspension.
Buckles come in all shapes and sizes, meaning that sometimes they’re not very easy to spot. If you think you have a buckle in your alloy, perhaps because you notice that your car is behaving differently than normal, then it is highly recommended that you get them checked. Fixing a buckle is much cheaper and easier than dealing with the problems it may cause your car or your passengers later.
Our experts have a very practiced eye when it comes for checking for buckles, but there’s more to the process than just taking a peek. If you’re curious as to how we inspect a wheel for buckles, then why not watch our short clip which outlines the process?
We hope you find it as fascinating as we do!
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Do you remember the time you took to choose your car? Whether or not it was a snap decision or you spent weeks agonising over brochures and visiting dealers, it’s highly likely that the car’s aesthetics played a part – consciously or not. We all want to have a car that makes us happy and fits in with our self image – and it’s not just vanity: psychologists suggest that those who pay attention to these details have happier, more content lives.
If you’ve already made your car choice, it’s worth remembering that you can always upgrade or change your aesthetic by altering your alloys. At 
It’s not just the colour that we can change. If you want a completely bespoke look you can combine a colour upgrade with our