172M Kerbed!
03-29-2007, 11:42 AM
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My Ride: UK 2006 530D MSport. Auto, Silver Grey, Black Dakota, 172 19" Mixed Wheels, Visibility, Media Pack, Sun Protective Glass, Hi-Fi Speaker System, Heated Seats, Enhanced voice control, M Lip Spoiler.
Well, it took 16 months but I finally did what I've been dreading! Yes, nicked a kerb on my front nearside 172!! 
So, anyone recommend a repair service (UK Only) that they're used...? Need to get it fixed back to A1! What were the results like?
Thanks!
So, anyone recommend a repair service (UK Only) that they're used...? Need to get it fixed back to A1! What were the results like?
Thanks!
03-29-2007, 12:52 PM
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My Ride: '05 530D Sport Auto plus bits.
I live in Warwick and used a mobile outfit called Alloy Xpress. They repaired an 18" M Sport 135 which I dinged mounting the kerb to let a police car past. They charged ?35 cash (lose the VAT) and did a perfect job. They needed to grid out the fracture, fill and re-laquer about a 1 1/2" section.
I dont have the number but you should be able to look them up on the web.
Fatlab
I dont have the number but you should be able to look them up on the web.
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03-29-2007, 12:57 PM
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My Ride: 535d M-Sport '06 Plate - Carbon Black - Black Leather - Pro Sat Nav - Logic 7 - HUD - Bluetooth - Privacy Glass - 172M 19" Alloys - Heated Seats - PDC - Adaptive Headlights - Extended Voice Control - Paintshield Extended - M5 Boot Finisher - Bright White LED Internal Lighting - Dension Gateway 500 Ipod/USB/Aux Integration
Been there, done that!!
I used Wicked Wheels only last week to get one of my badly scuffed 172's sorted.
It took him 2 hours and the results are amazing! They bake the wheels too, not UV light!!
My guy charged ?60 plus the dreaded VAT but I think it was worth every penny.
Give your local repairer a call.
Marc
I used Wicked Wheels only last week to get one of my badly scuffed 172's sorted.
It took him 2 hours and the results are amazing! They bake the wheels too, not UV light!!
My guy charged ?60 plus the dreaded VAT but I think it was worth every penny.
Give your local repairer a call.
Marc
03-29-2007, 02:24 PM
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My Ride: 530i MSport, Silver Grey, Step, 19" 172 Wheels, Media Pkg inc MP3, Heated Front Seats, Black Leather Seats, Aux Port, Space Saver Wheel, M Rear Spoiler, Ext Voice System
I kerbed two of my 172's 
within a month of buying the car but have yet to get them repaired. I'm in Cambridge and ELM's BMW use an approved BMW body, alloy and general paint repair mobile service at ?75 per alloy who visit their premises. However, I was also informed by BMW that the warranty that applies to the alloys would become void and only the repair warranty would apply, that too only for a year. Not really sure what the BMW warranty covers for an alloy but am hesitant to wipe that out and get only a years repair warranty instead.
Mind you, if I were to get Wicked Wheels or similar to sort me out, how's BMW going to know what I've had done to the alloys??
Anyway, my sorrow currently continues...
within a month of buying the car but have yet to get them repaired. I'm in Cambridge and ELM's BMW use an approved BMW body, alloy and general paint repair mobile service at ?75 per alloy who visit their premises. However, I was also informed by BMW that the warranty that applies to the alloys would become void and only the repair warranty would apply, that too only for a year. Not really sure what the BMW warranty covers for an alloy but am hesitant to wipe that out and get only a years repair warranty instead. Mind you, if I were to get Wicked Wheels or similar to sort me out, how's BMW going to know what I've had done to the alloys??
Anyway, my sorrow currently continues...
03-29-2007, 02:29 PM
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No suggestions, but just wanted to tell you that I puked a little bit in my mouth for you. Been there before - its such a sickening feeling.
Hope the repairs go easily.
- Pete
Hope the repairs go easily.
- Pete
03-30-2007, 05:54 AM
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My Ride: 545i SE Oct 03 (53 plate) 19" Alpina Classic rims
If its any consolation - My Previous M3 on 19" wheels was a magnet for kerbs!
The E60 is a bit more forgiving!
The E60 is a bit more forgiving!
03-30-2007, 09:53 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by spareone3' post='408529' date='Mar 29 2007, 10:42 PM
Well, it took 16 months but I finally did what I've been dreading! Yes, nicked a kerb on my front nearside 172!!
The best thing to do is to buy a new rim.
After that do a wheel lining and check that nothing else got damaged (tyre, steering, brakes, rods etc.)
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