The AlloyGator Magazine

Tips, technical advice & news on alloy wheel protection

Refurbishing or protecting your alloy wheels: the full breakdown

Alloy wheel repair costs vs preventive protection: before signing a quote, here is the full breakdown to help you choose the most cost-effective solution. A poorly judged kerb, a strip of tarmac too c...

Aug 12, 2026

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Alloy wheel protector fitting in Montpellier: AlloyGator partner centres

Having your alloy wheel protectors fitted in Montpellier takes no more than an hour: here are the two AlloyGator partner centres serving the greater Montpellier area. Montpellier combines several fact...

Aug 12, 2026

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Professional long-term leasing: protecting your fleet from return charges

In professional long-term leasing (LTL), end-of-contract charges for alloy wheel damage are one of the most underestimated items in fleet TCO. A fleet manager returning 30 vehicles per year with scrat...

Aug 12, 2026

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Scraped against a kerb: the right steps to take straight after

Kerbed your wheel: three minutes of inspection before driving off could save you several hundred euros in repair costs. The scenario is all too familiar: a tight manoeuvre, a misjudged parallel park, ...

Aug 12, 2026

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Alloy wheel protection: DIY kit or professional fitting centre?

Fitting alloy wheel protectors yourself or entrusting the job to a partner centre: it's a question that comes up with every AlloyGator set order. The choice is not one to take lightly. A poorly execut...

Aug 12, 2026

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Alloy wheel protector fitting in Bordeaux: AlloyGator partner centres

You're looking for somewhere to have your alloy wheel protectors fitted in Bordeaux without losing half a day — here are the AlloyGator partner centres in the area and everything you need to know befo...

Aug 11, 2026

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End-of-lease inspection: the complete guide to alloy wheels and tyres

End-of-lease vehicle inspection: every scratch on an alloy wheel can cost between €80 and €250 in deductions — here's how to avoid them. Returning a vehicle at the end of a long-term lease (LLD or LOA...

Aug 11, 2026

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Diamond-cut alloy wheel scratched: why the bill hurts

A scratched diamond-cut alloy wheel cannot be repaired like a painted one: costs escalate quickly, and the number of possible restorations is strictly limited. You have just caught a kerb or pavement ...

Aug 11, 2026

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Rim protector: how do generic online protectors measure up?

Generic rim protectors are flooding the marketplaces, but between ill-fitting sizes, adhesives that fail, and constant returns, making the right purchase requires a few careful checks. Rim protectors:...

Aug 11, 2026

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Alloy wheel protector fitting in Toulouse: AlloyGator partner centres

Finding where to have alloy wheel protectors fitted in Toulouse takes less time than you might think: two AlloyGator partner centres cover the greater urban area. Toulouse combines several factors tha...

Aug 11, 2026

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Leasing: protecting your alloy wheels from delivery day – the smart choice

On a lease or long-term rental agreement, alloy wheel protection is not a luxury — it is a budget item to factor in from the moment the contract is signed. Every scratch, every chip on the edge of an ...

Aug 10, 2026

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Repairing a scuffed alloy wheel yourself: kits, limitations and results

A scratched alloy wheel after a kerb scrape: the instinct is often to order a repair kit online. Here is what these products can actually fix, their limitations, and the mistakes to avoid before getti...

Aug 10, 2026

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