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Alloy wheel protection at a car centre: what you're really being offered

You're looking for car alloy wheel protection at an auto centre and wondering what that offering really covers: here is a factual comparison to help you decide with no surprises. What general-purpose ...

Aug 10, 2026

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Fitting alloy wheel protectors in Lyon: AlloyGator approved fitting centres

Having your alloy wheel protectors fitted in Lyon takes less than an hour: two AlloyGator partner centres cover the greater Lyon area and the southern suburbs. Lyon presents several risk factors for a...

Aug 10, 2026

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Long-term lease damage charges: the alloy wheel grid explained

Lease return charges for alloy wheels can reach €300 to €600 per wheel: understanding the refurbishment schedule allows you to anticipate or dispute them. At the end of a long-term lease, vehicle retu...

Aug 10, 2026

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Scratched alloy wheel: repairable or not?

A scratched alloy wheel is not necessarily beyond saving — but repairability depends entirely on how deep the damage goes. You return from the car park and inspect the wheel: a white or silver mark ru...

Aug 9, 2026

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How much does alloy wheel protection cost? Prices compared 2026

Alloy wheel protector prices: depending on the solution chosen, the cost ranges from under €10 to over €150 — here's how to make sense of it before you buy. A kerb clipped while parking, a pothole hit...

Aug 9, 2026

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Alloy wheel protector fitting in Paris: AlloyGator approved fitting centres

Find out where to have your alloy wheel protectors fitted in Paris in under an hour, at a certified partner — here are the two AlloyGator centres in the capital. Parking in Paris comes with its own ch...

Aug 9, 2026

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PCP/HP return: how are damaged alloy wheels charged?

PCP/lease return: damaged alloy wheels are the leading source of unexpected charges at the end of a lease agreement. You're returning your vehicle in two months and you've noticed several scuffs on th...

Aug 9, 2026

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Scratched alloy wheel: how much does repair cost in 2026?

A rim scratched after a poorly negotiated kerb can cost between €60 and €350 depending on the finish — here is what you need to know before making a decision. Repair is not always the right answer. De...

Aug 9, 2026

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AlloyGator or adhesive strips: which alloy wheel protection should you choose?

When faced with a scratched alloy wheel, two solutions dominate the market: a clip-on alloy wheel protection profile, or an adhesive strip bonded to the rim edge. The choice is not trivial — service l...

Aug 8, 2026

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Pressure washing and alloy wheels: the mistakes that leave their mark

The AlloyGator alloy wheel protector can withstand a great deal of impact, but a poorly aimed high-pressure nozzle or an acidic cleaner from a petrol station can leave lasting marks on the aluminium. ...

Aug 8, 2026

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OEM vs aftermarket alloy wheels: the true cost of replacement

Replacing an original alloy wheel costs between €300 and €1,800 per unit: alloy wheel protection fundamentally changes that calculation. A kerb scrape, a poorly judged pothole, and the question immedi...

Aug 8, 2026

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Insurance and kerbed alloy wheels: what is and isn't covered

Rim repair and alloy wheel protection: two lines of expenditure that most drivers discover too late, often after opening a claim for a simple kerb scrape. A few centimetres of damage to the edge of an...

Aug 8, 2026

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