We straighten buckled, bent and pothole-damaged alloy wheels at our Swanley Village workshop, using hydraulic straightening equipment to correct the shape. Every repair is quoted before we start, and once the wheel is straightened, we provide before-and-after videos so you can see the work completed.
Structural repairs, including straightening and welding, are not covered by our warranty. Our 12-month warranty applies only to the refurbishment finish, and we send you before-and-after videos so you can see the job has been done
We carry out five distinct buckled alloy wheel repair and straightening services from our Swanley Village workshop, covering everything from a single flat spot to a full set damaged in one pothole strike. Every job is inspected and priced individually, so send us a photo and a description of what you are feeling through the steering wheel, and we will confirm the right service and an exact quote.
A hard pothole strike bends the rim out of shape, causing a wobble or vibration you can feel through the steering wheel or seat. We correct the shape on our hydraulic straightening equipment, restoring the wheel to run true again.
A tight parking manoeuvre or a misjudged corner can bend the rim as well as damage the surface. We straighten the wheel first, then assess whether the surface damage requires a separate diamond cut or powder coating repair.
A flat spot is a localised area where the wheel has lost its true round shape, usually from a sharp impact rather than general wear. We identify the exact point on the rim and correct it precisely, rather than reshaping the whole wheel.
One bad pothole can affect more than one wheel at a time. We check and straighten all four as a set where needed, so every wheel on the car is confirmed running true rather than just the one causing the obvious symptom.
Some buckled wheels also have a crack or split alongside the bend. We assess the structural condition first and combine straightening with welding or crack repair where it is safe to do so, rather than straightening a wheel that also needs welding.
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Send a photo of your wheels, and we will confirm exactly what they need and give you a fixed price.
The same five-stage process for every straightening job, whether it is one flat spot or a full set affected by a single pothole strike.
We remove the tyre and check the wheel on our straightening equipment to confirm the extent of the buckle and whether it is a safe candidate for repair, before agreeing a fixed price.
The wheel is measured against a true, round reference point to pinpoint exactly where and how far out of shape it is, so we correct only what needs correcting.
Using hydraulic rams and, where needed, controlled heat, we gradually reshape the affected area back to its correct, true form without over-stressing the surrounding metal.
The wheel is measured again after straightening, with any small remaining deviation corrected in a further pass, until it runs consistently true all the way round.
The tyre is refitted and the wheel is balanced before it goes back on your car, so the vibration or wobble you came in with is fully resolved rather than just reduced.
A hard pothole strike, a kerb hit at speed, or a manhole cover taken too fast bends the metal of the rim out of its original true, round shape.
The wheel no longer sits perfectly true, which shows up as a wobble or vibration through the steering wheel, uneven or accelerated tyre wear, and sometimes a slow air leak that feels like a puncture.
We measure the wheel precisely, straighten the affected area on hydraulic equipment, and re-check it until it runs true again, resolving the vibration and protecting the tyre from further uneven wear.
Straightening is carried out on properly mounted hydraulic equipment, not from a van at the roadside
Over fifteen years spent specifically on alloy wheel refurbishment and repair across Kent
Every straightening job comes with video proof, since this structural repair is not covered by a warranty
Rated from over 200 genuine reviews from customers across Kent and South East London
We confirm the price before starting, with no hidden extras added once the wheel is off the car
If a wheel is too far gone to safely straighten, we tell you directly rather than repairing something that should be replaced
A selection of recent diamond cut repairs completed at our Swanley Village workshop. Add real before and after photos from completed jobs into the four image slots before publishing.
View the full galleryPricing depends on how many wheels are affected and the extent of the buckle. Send us a photo and a description of the symptoms, and we will confirm an exact, fixed price before booking you in.
We would not recommend it. A buckled wheel can affect steering, tyre wear and, in some cases, tyre pressure, so it is worth getting checked as soon as you notice a wobble or vibration.
Yes, a wheel that is significantly distorted or damaged can be flagged as an MOT defect. Getting it assessed and straightened before your test avoids an unnecessary failure.
Both can cause a vibration, but a buckle often comes with a visible wobble when the wheel is spun, uneven tyre wear in one spot, or a slow air leak. We can confirm which it is during inspection.
Most can, but not all. Very severe buckles or wheels with an accompanying crack may not be safe to straighten. We always inspect first and give you an honest answer before any work begins.
Carried out correctly on proper hydraulic equipment, straightening does not weaken the wheel. This is why we always inspect and measure carefully rather than forcing a repair on a wheel that is not a safe candidate.
A single wheel is usually completed within the same day. A full set or a wheel needing combined structural repair may take a little longer, which we will confirm at inspection.
Yes. We regularly serve customers from the Southeast London boroughs, including Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Lewisham. For structural repairs, customers need to bring the wheel to our workshop or leave the car with us, as we do not offer collection or delivery for these repairs.
Our warranty covers flaking paint or lacquer on the refurbished finish. Impact damage and general wear and tear are excluded.
Send a photo of the damage and your wheel size. We will come back with a fixed, no obligation price and book you into our Swanley Village workshop at a time that works for you.
Based in Swanley Village, with easy access from the A20 and M25, we repair wheels for customers across Kent and the neighbouring South East London boroughs.
