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Monday 4 January 2016

Alloy Wheel Restoration Now Made Easy with Automated Technology

If your vehicle is due for a motor vehicle safety inspection, one thing that may be nagging your mind is the condition of the alloy wheels. While not being critical to the functioning of a vehicle, an alloy wheel that has not undergone restoration can be a safety hazard.

There could be cracks on the alloy which can compromise its structural safety. If the motor vehicle is going at high speed, or if it is going on an uneven road that creates lot of stress on the tires, the wheels can fail. This can be very dangerous to the passengers, other vehicles and pedestrians on the road. Alloy wheel restoration will help identify weak areas and cracks on the wheel. It is important that you consider refurbishing the wheels before motor vehicle safety inspection to avoid any last minute issues.

Refurbishing the alloys will also bring back the shine on to the wheels. The vehicle will look newer. If you are considering putting it on the market for resale, you are likely to fetch a much better price.

Thanks to advancements in robotic technology, we now have automated machines that can precisely sand, buff and polish the wheels to restore it back to its original glory. If you are worried about the down time on your vehicle when the wheels are undergoing restoration, the good news is that it takes just a few hours to complete refurbishment on all the wheels of your vehicle.

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