Returning a damaged lease vehicle can result in unexpected and often expensive costs for what most people would consider minor repairs. Like all other cars, lease cars can easily acquire minor damage during their lease period, often as the wheels are the part of the vehicle that come into contact with the road, they are easily susceptible to kerb damage and scuff marks. 

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There are many ways you can reduce the likelihood of receiving end of lease charges. You always want to present the car in the best possible condition for inspection before returning it. As well as doing simple tasks like giving the vehicle a thorough clean to the interior and exterior before returning it; having the alloy wheels checked beforehand can often prevent any unpleasant bills!

 

Both leasing and PHP companies have fines for wheel damage, the usual culprit being kerb damage and scuff marks. A fine will only be incurred if the damage on the alloy wheel is considered to be more than standard wear and tear.  Often the repair bill for an alloy wheel can be less than the fine imposed. 

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The first step is to assess the damage of the wheel and the appropriateness of the repair required. Generally, lease companies say that the wheels themselves must not:

 

• Have dents or holes in the rims or trims from kerning.
• Have more than 25 to 50mm of scuffs.
• Have any damage to wheels spokes and/or alloy hubs.

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Our highly skilled technicians are happy to advise you on the best solution. We always advise to upload a picture of your damaged wheel for a quote beforehand.

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Our process:

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• The wheel is removed from the car.

• The tyre, valve and old wheel weights are removed from the wheel.

• The wheel is then put in a chemical bath to remove the old paint.

• Any severe kerb damage is corrected, and the wheel is prepped for powder coating in a blast cabinet.

• After degassing in the oven, the primer powder is applied, followed by the correct colour

• Once cooled, if diamond cut wheels, they are cut on the lather before the chosen clear finish, gloss, satin or matt is applied.

• The tyres are refitted, inflated, and balanced.

• The wheels are then fitted back to your vehicle and torqued up to the correct specification.

 

After a final inspection, the process is complete – your vehicle is ready to drive or hand back!

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* Universal spare wheels conditions of use