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Keeping Your Alloy Wheels Clean

Keeping Your Alloy Wheels Clean

Keeping your alloy wheels clean can be a somewhat daunting expedition if you don’t know how to approach the task. Do not fear however, with our many combined years of experience specialising in alloy wheels, we’re here to help advise you on the best possible practices in carrying out this task and ensuring that your alloy wheels come out looking…

What are Diamond Cut Alloys?

What are Diamond Cut Alloys?

This is an alloy wheel which has been put on a lathe and part of or the entire painted surface of the wheel machined off to leave a shiny alloy finish. A small part of the actual alloy is machined off to create this finish. It is then lacquered over to prevent corrosion. You will be able to see if…

Getting Your Car Ready for the Beach

Getting Your Car Ready for the Beach

When the Summer hits, there is no better reason to use your car other than for a beach trip. It is the perfect time to get your family and friends together for a fun-filled day out. You cannot beat the feeling of a road trip in the sunshine, while listening to your all-time favourite playlist. Whether you’re planning a fun…

Playlist in Your Car for the Beach

Playlist in Your Car for the Beach

There is nothing like listening to Summer tunes on a beach road trip. If you’re preparing for a long-haul journey to the beach, a car playlist will definitely keep you entertained! Add to your beach day experience with a game of carpool karaoke to get you in the mood. The best feeling is letting the car window down and listening…

Spring Day Trips with Your Dog in Essex

Spring Day Trips with Your Dog in Essex

As we enter the Spring season, it is the perfect time to take our dogs an adventurous road trip to enjoy a new walk environment. It gives your dog the opportunity to get used to experience travelling in a car for a period of time, while building their comfort and familiarity visiting new parts of the country. There are endless…

Everything You Need to Know About Diamond Cut Alloys

Everything You Need to Know About Diamond Cut Alloys

Diamond-cut alloy wheels are highly sought after by car enthusiasts due to their shimmering finish. This finish can be applied to both the wheel face and lip, often combined with a base coat, for a stunning result.  Understanding Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels Common Challenges: Corrosion One of the main challenges with diamond-cut wheels is corrosion. This is often due to the…

How are Alloy Wheels Made?

How are Alloy Wheels Made?

Most modern cars have alloy wheels on their car. Curious minds will wonder, how are they made? In our latest article we will explore what the process is for creating alloy wheels. Step 1. Raw Aluminium is shipped into the factory After being mined, Aluminium is shipping into the factory for processing. Here the employees will check for the quality…

Banned 19 Number Plates

Banned 19 Number Plates

Every year in March, car enthusiasts look forward to getting a new car with the latest number plates. However, we always want one of them plates we can’t have. Every new plate registration, the DVLA release a list of number plates that you won’t find in any car. The reason is – they are too rude or offensive for the…

How To Repair A Scratch On Your Car

How To Repair A Scratch On Your Car

It doesn’t matter what type of car you have, even the smallest of scratches can be an annoyance. Not only that, they can be incredibly costly to fix if you don’t have the budget for an emergency scratch repair. A scratch isn’t something that you can avoid when you have a car, because no matter how you treat your car,…

Do Alloy Wheels Rust?

Do Alloy Wheels Rust?

It’s a question that gets asked often, but the answer isn’t a simple one. Technically, alloy wheels don’t actually rust. They can corrode, but it’s not the same as rusting, as instead of the brownish hue you get when rust sets in you get white marks instead. Alloy stock wheels are created with a polished and protective finish which is…