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What is the National Speed Awareness Scheme?
The National Speed Awareness Scheme is offered as an alternative to a penalty of a fine and having points on your driving license if you are caught speeding. It is not offered in all circumstances. If you are a repeat offender or are caught at considerably over the speed limit then you can expect a […]
Large or Small Alloys? Does Size Matter?
Is it better to buy small or large alloys? For many people, this is a simple question – some would even say it’s a no-brainer. After all, most people would agree that larger alloy wheels usually look more impressive than smaller-sized ones. A larger size will often allow for even more intricate designs that catch […]
What is TPMS?
TPMS – Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems A Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, or TPMS for short, is essentially an electronic monitoring system that checks the air pressure of the tyres on a vehicle. The all-important data is then communicating in one way or another to the driver. Depending on the system and the model of car, […]
We’ve made a few changes…
We’re constantly working to improve our website and offer the latest news, deals and best prices on second hand alloys. To ensure we can bring you all the latest deals, we’ve made a few changes to the website. New pages: Manufacturers now include Aston Martin Alloy Wheels, Ferrari Alloy Wheels & MG Alloy Wheels We’ve […]
Common Terms Related to Alloy Wheels: Explained
When you are purchasing alloy wheels, it is likely that a lot of ‘strange’ terms will be thrown in your direction. On this page, we are going to decipher some of the most common of these terms. This is not a complete guide. If you do run into any issues, then feel free to get […]
How to Clean Your Alloy Wheels
If you have alloy wheels, it is remarkably important that you do everything in your power to keep them in pristine condition. After all, not only are they going to look better when they are clean, but they will last a whole lot longer. In this post, we are going to talk a little bit […]
How To Repair Scratched Alloy Wheels
There is nothing worse than scratched alloy wheels, well, in terms of aesthetics at least. If your wheels are scratched, you will be pleased to know that it is a problem which can be rectified fairly easily (providing the scratch is not too bad). You are going to need a few supplies to begin with: […]
Polishing Your Alloy Wheels
This is not something that you are going to need to do too often. Providing you keep your car wheels reasonably clean, your alloy wheels should remain looking beautiful. However, sooner or later you are going to want to give your wheels a little treat. Think of it as a birthday present. This is where […]
The Benefits of Alloy Wheels
Alloy wheels look seriously sexy. You stick some of those on your vehicle, and that vehicle is going to look better than ever. However, there is so much more to alloy wheels than just looks. In fact, these are some of the best options on the market and they certainly justify the slightly higher price […]
What are alloy wheels and why are they beneficial?
In the past, alloy wheels seemed to be reserved for those who really wanted to spruce their vehicle up in terms of looks, or maybe muscle car enthusiasts who could afford to splash a little bit more cash. However, as the cost of alloy wheels has plummeted, and as more and more manufacturers seem to […]