Alloys Damage Type S GT 17" standard alloy wheel issue

DB SGT08 · 20th July 2008, 11:41

Morning All

When I did the deal on the new civic, I noticed that one of the alloys had a little scuff on one of the spokes. When pointed out to the rep, I was advised that it would be swapped. When collecting the car, the rep (who has since left) advised that the wheel had been repaired. To be fair, the repair looked fine although the finish was not as smooth as the other spokes.

I gave the car a good wash yesterday and noticed that the finish on the repaired spoke was starting to come away - only a small patch at the moment but will obviously get worse.

I haven't spoken to the dealer yet, and assume that they will 'repair it' again, but do I have a case for them to put on a new alloy?

Thanks
DB

Dimplyred · 20th July 2008, 11:46

If you insist on a replacement wheel, I suspect they will simply swap it with one off another used car.

parsnip · 20th July 2008, 11:59

If they said it would be swapped then I would take that as part of the agreement on buying it and i'd expect it to be swapped and not repaired. so you'd be within reason to expect it to have been swapped

DB SGT08 · 20th July 2008, 12:03

They probably would, and to the average punter, they wouldn't notice the issue on my alloy - but the downside of spending so long cleaning/waxing your car is that you notice anything that wasn't there the previous week!

Robbieee · 20th July 2008, 13:14

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Originally Posted by DB SGT08

They probably would, and to the average punter, they wouldn't notice the issue on my alloy - but the downside of spending so long cleaning/waxing your car is that you notice anything that wasn't there the previous week!

Just wait to start noticing the stone chips! Puts you off cleaning your car!! hehehe!

Anyway, get the dealer to put a new alloy on if they cant repair ir properly. Thats what i would tell them..

DB SGT08 · 20th July 2008, 15:22

only one stone chip so far - drivers door of all places! I am starting to think that if i don't wash it, I can't swirl it!

robbo51 · 20th July 2008, 15:27

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Originally Posted by DB SGT08

only one stone chip so far - drivers door of all places! I am starting to think that if i don't wash it, I can't swirl it!

Get sone Collinite and Bilt-Hamber Auto Balm on it and you wont get swirls..
Not washing it?........Mistake

DB SGT08 · 20th July 2008, 15:40

Weekly washes so far - got some 915, very good indeed - spent way too much lately on these products though and could probably spend a couple of hundred more!

20th July 2008, 11:41	#1 (permalink)
DB SGT08 Valve Cap Join Date: 7th June 2008 Location: STAFFS,UK Posts: 31 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Type S GT 17" standard alloy wheel issue Morning All When I did the deal on the new civic, I noticed that one of the alloys had a little scuff on one of the spokes. When pointed out to the rep, I was advised that it would be swapped. When collecting the car, the rep (who has since left) advised that the wheel had been repaired. To be fair, the repair looked fine although the finish was not as smooth as the other spokes. I gave the car a good wash yesterday and noticed that the finish on the repaired spoke was starting to come away - only a small patch at the moment but will obviously get worse. I haven't spoken to the dealer yet, and assume that they will 'repair it' again, but do I have a case for them to put on a new alloy? Thanks DB

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Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 4,742 Thanks: 19 Thanked 133 Times in 132 Posts iTrader: (0)	If you insist on a replacement wheel, I suspect they will simply swap it with one off another used car.

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parsnip Wheelnut Join Date: 1st June 2008 Location: sheffield, uk Posts: 63 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	If they said it would be swapped then I would take that as part of the agreement on buying it and i'd expect it to be swapped and not repaired. so you'd be within reason to expect it to have been swapped

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DB SGT08 Valve Cap Join Date: 7th June 2008 Location: STAFFS,UK Posts: 31 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	They probably would, and to the average punter, they wouldn't notice the issue on my alloy - but the downside of spending so long cleaning/waxing your car is that you notice anything that wasn't there the previous week!

20th July 2008, 15:22	#6 (permalink)
DB SGT08 Valve Cap Join Date: 7th June 2008 Location: STAFFS,UK Posts: 31 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	only one stone chip so far - drivers door of all places! I am starting to think that if i don't wash it, I can't swirl it!

20th July 2008, 15:40	#8 (permalink)
DB SGT08 Valve Cap Join Date: 7th June 2008 Location: STAFFS,UK Posts: 31 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Weekly washes so far - got some 915, very good indeed - spent way too much lately on these products though and could probably spend a couple of hundred more!