We are always delighted to show you our latest work and we have been particularly pleased with these latest alloy wheels with red rim bands.

Rim bands are bands made from silicone rubber which are fitted around the circumference of the rim. Not only do they help protect the outer lip of the alloy from getting scratched but they also add style to your alloy wheels.

Our latest customer brought his Jaguar XJ alloy wheels to our London Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Centre to be refurbished.  Have a look at these pictures and you will agree with us they look stunning with red rim bands.

These Jaguar alloys wheels have been finished with a grey painted finish and once they dried the red rim band was carefully fitted by our tyre fitter Jo. After been carefully inspected, the alloys are ready to be re-fitted to the customers car. Re-valve, balance and refitting services are FREE and all part of the service if you book your alloys in at Diamond Alloys..

If you want to give your old alloy wheels a new lease of life, give us a call on 0845 370 8111 and we will be happy to give you a quote!

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We are pleased to announce we have extended our opening times for the convenience of our customers. As a result of customer feedback and increasing demand of enquiries, Diamond Alloy offices are now open as follows:

Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm

Saturdays 8am to 12pm

This means you can now drop off your alloy wheel for repair or refurbishment before and after work and on Saturday mornings, whatever is easier for you!

Also, we would like to say a big thanks all our customers who left us wonderful feedback on our feedback page.

“The guys at Diamond Alloys helped me get the look I wanted for my new Mini. I am very happy! ” Stacey Mayfield

“It was really handy to drop off my car Saturday morning, and the guys in the workshop were really helpful in showing me some paint colours so that I got the finish I wanted. Very happy with the customer service and finished wheels. I would recommend.” Greg Sommerfield

Book your alloy wheels in for a new look! Call us on 0845 370 8881  and we will be happy to give you a quote!

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Tyres on a SUV are critical to the driving experience and performance of the car whether you are at the helm of a G-Wagon or a Range Rover. Take a look at some of the top choices for SUV tyres if you are looking to supercharge the performance of your luxury SUV:

1) Continental Cross Contact L X 20 Eco Plus
These tyres are affordable and they are also durable during all types of weather such as snow and rain. These tyres also do well on dry terrain because of how they were manufactured. If you are looking for SUV tyres that will be workhorses for your car, these Continentals are the ones to choose.

2) Michelin L T X ms2
There is nothing like a set of tyres from Michelin and the LTX ms2 are fantastic examples of craftsmanship. Due to this, you get what you pay for which is why these tyres have a higher price tag compared to rivals. They are known for being excellent tyres for all seasons which is ideal for drivers who live in places where the weather changes frequently.

3) Kumho S A T Road Venture K L 61
These tyres are budget options that can deal with the basics of SUV driving. You shouldn’t expect them to do well in aggressive conditions; however they can handle terrain like sand and mud. The top feature about these tyres is they are known for their long lifespan so if you are looking for SUV tyres that can go the distance, Kumho is the brand to choose.

4) Cooper Discoverer AT 3
These are the tyres to choose if you want tyres that are ideal for off-road driving. This would suit SUV drivers who want to be off-road for most of the time which is why Cooper manufactured them for aggressive driving off-road.

5) Goodyear Wrangler M T R
Road conditions that are hard and extreme can be tackled by Goodyear. These tyres can be used in most driving conditions but they truly shine when they are used off road in the toughest conditions.

These SUV tyres offer something fresh and new for drivers who want to give their luxury SUVs the platform they need to perform to the highest level. Choosing the right tyres is important for the best driving experience – pick the ones that suit you from this list.

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1. How long have you been working for Diamond Alloys?

I just joined the Diamond Alloys customer service team a few months ago, but already feel part of the team.

2. What did you do before you joined Diamond Alloys?

Before joining Diamond Alloys I worked for another company within our group. I was there for over 3 years and have brought with me lots of experience with cars and a very high level of customer service. It was an exciting new challenge for me and I look forward to meeting and greeting new clients.

3. What do you do?

My main role here is to manage the day to day running of the office and to offer exemplary service to all our customers. This involves offering advice on the services we offer and what is best for their cars in addition to updating customers on when their refurbishment will be completed.

4. What makes a great customer service?

Dealing with customers straight away, answering any questions and ensuring they get the finish they want. We like to offer continuity of service so always back up a phone call enquiry with a quote by email in addition to confirming when wheels have arrived with a confirmation of the date we expect the job to finish. It is also my pleasure to help customers with our additional services, like sourcing new tyres or organising a full car valet. I personally try to speak to my customers with a happy confident tone so I can put the customer at ease and help with their enquiry.

5. What do you enjoy about working in customer service?

Customer satisfaction! It is always so lovely to get good customer feedback and to hear that they are so pleased with the work that has been carried out on their wheels. It is especially great when they tell us they will be recommending Diamond Alloys to others. I also love to get pictures from customers to show their new wheels on their cars!

6. What’s the best part of your day?
My days at Diamond Alloys are always good ones, even when we are extremely busy…… I enjoy it!

7. What unique and successful approaches are used to improve continuously your customer service?

We have meetings in the morning where all customers bookings are discussed with each head of department so I am able to be updated and advise customers when their wheels will be completed or in the event that there may be a delay of completion, for example if we find a problem with the wheel like a crack or a dent. We are always looking at other ways to ensure that the customers experience with Diamond Alloys is a good one and the service that they receive is second to none!

8. What are the common questions customers ask about?
The most common questions that customers ask are, What is our turnaround time? We offer a 3 day turnaround which is very good considering that the wheels are put through a full process in order to have them looking as close to new as possible!…

Are we able to repair cracks in alloys or do we just refurbish alloys? which of course we are able to! ……. We also repair dents to alloys!

Do we balance the wheels after the tyres are fitted?… Which again is something we do, in fact we offer a Free tyre removal service, free re-valve, balancing and re-fit and ALSO a 12 month warranty for the paint and lacquer!

9. Which is the most popular Diamond Alloys service?

The most popular Diamond Alloys alloy wheel repair service would have to be Diamond Cutting as there are not many companies that offer this service. It is a specialist technique and a special machine is required.

10. What motivates you to do a good job?

I am very much a self- motivated person so will always ensure that whatever I do is done to the best of my ability. Diamond Alloys is a fairly newly business and to be part also of watching this company grow and develop is VERY exciting!

11. What is it like working in a male dominated environment?

*Laughs* It’s Every Girls Dream?! haha…. As you can imagine there is a lot of banter!… They are all really lovely guys and are really nice to work with, so I guess I am lucky!

12. If you could drive any car, where would you drive it if it was yours for the weekend and who would be sitting next to you?

I would drive the Bentley GTC Convertible in white and to be honest whilst driving that vehicle I don’t think I would be to fussed if I had anyone in there with me, the car is enough in itself!

13. What do you do in your spare time?
I have a 2 year old daughter so I don’t really get much spare time as that’s a full time job alone!… However, I do try and find the time to have friends over one or two evenings a week for a girlie catch up when Lil Miss is sleeping! I also enjoy keeping fit and Irish Dance on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

14. What would you like to be doing this time next year?
Hopefully offering customers even more specialist services……..watch this space!

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Canadian tuning specialist SR Auto Group decided to choose the 2013 Mercedes ML 550as the latest car to customise. The specialist took a diverse approach by using body parts from Brabus and PUR wheels to give this Mercedes style and flair. The details are electric from the additional vents on the front of the car and a rear diffuser which was painted in glossy Anthracite paint. The PUR 9INE alloys stand out from the crowd with their 22” stature and their brushed silver and gloss anthracite hue. These changes by SR Auto Group signal the tuner’s attempt to give the ML550 aggressive styling that would make it appeal to style-oriented drivers and enthusiasts who love SUV, off-road vehicles.

At Diamond Alloys we are well equipped to offer you a great bespoke alloy wheel refurbishment. Get this kind of look with a Diamond Cut finish, a service we specialise in, give us a call on 0845 370 8881

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A Murcielago always lights up the road when it is spotted. Tuning specialist SR Auto want to crank up the heat on the road with some work they did on this Lamborghini Murciélago. SR Auto Group put a set of PUR 2WO wheels that are forged monoblock. These wheels are more than just your average forged wheels – PUR Wheels are the leaders in their field of forged wheels.

This Murciélago which is blessed with 6.5 litre 630 horsepower
V12 engine definitely stands out with the 2WO wheels that are 19” and 20” inches staggered at the front and rear. The PUR wheels were finished in matte black to go with the blue exterior of the Murciélago.

You might not own a Lamborghini but if you like these bespoke alloys and you Want something similar for your car, then give us a call on 0845 370 8881 and discuss your options with our technicians.

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PUR Wheels had its chance to do something cool to Porsche when it showed off the tuned version of its wheels on a Porsche Cayenne Turbo S. PUR Wheels is based in New York and it has gained a cult following for its unique take on alloys.

For this Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, PUR Wheels decided to go for PUR 9INE three-piece alloy wheels. The wheel designer has had experience with installing 9INE alloys on other cars as seen with its monoblock 9INE alloys on a BMW 650i Coupe and the F12 Berlinetta. The wheels on the Porsche are 22 inches in diameter while a pop of DaVinci Red lip is visible from the wheels which match the red brake callipers of the Porsche. A Matte Modern Black face can also be seen on these supercharged alloys.

Do you like these stunning alloys on this Porsche Cayenne? At Diamond Alloys, we offer a variety of different techniques which include a bespoke alloy refurbishment, standard refurbishment and our most popular Diamond Cut service. Just give us a call on 0845 370 8881 and we will be happy to give you a quote!

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Tyres should always last for as long as possible so that you can get the best value from your rims. It’s really important to take care of your tyres because of the increasing shortage of good tyres. This is mainly due to the closure of manufacturing plants and the rise of new specialty tyres that don’t go with older cars. What you should do is increase the life of your current tyres

Top tips on how to increase the lifespan of your tyres
• Ensure your tyres are pressurised: This is something that specialists can do for you. Tyre pressure really affects the quality of your driving experience as well as how long your tyres can last for. Try and get your tyre pressure checked at least once a month.

• Balance your wheels: Your wheels should be balanced regularly; one way to ensure you do this is by rotating the wheels when you change your car’s oil.

• Avoid potholes: Potholes wreak havoc on the health of your tyres and wheels. Always pick high quality tyres and avoid potholes every time. One way to avoid hitting them is roll over the potholes instead of trying to avoid it once you have hit it.

• Look at the tread wear: Keep on track of wheel alignment is a good way to assess the tread wear of your tyres. One way to look at tread way is insert a coin through the wear bars. If the coin’s head is visible through the bar, it’s time to change the tyres.

• Avoid harsh weather exposure: Weather can be your worst enemy and it is said that the icy weather of winter and the summer heat can be detrimental to the health of your tyres. With these top tips, you can understand how to keep your tyres lasting for longer so you can get more value from the rims that you have on the wheels.

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