The AlloyGator Magazine

Tips, technical advice & news on alloy wheel protection

Alloy wheel protection in Nice: where to have it fitted

AlloyGator Set 4 - Wheel Protection Finding somewhere to have alloy wheel protectors fitted in Nice takes less time than you might think: the AlloyGator network covers the region and fitting takes aro...

Sep 15, 2026

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Alloy wheel protection in Nantes: where to get it fitted

AlloyGator Set 4 - Wheel Protection You live in Nantes and are looking for somewhere to have alloy wheel protectors fitted without losing half a day: the AlloyGator network includes approved fitters i...

Sep 13, 2026

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Kerbs and parallel parking: why the front right wheel always takes the hit

The front right wheel takes the brunt of kerb impacts: understanding why allows you to act before the first deep scratch appears. Tight parallel parking, a misjudged angle, a raised kerb at 12 or 15 c...

Sep 11, 2026

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AlloyGator Installer: organising fittings within a proper workshop schedule

AlloyGator spray activator Running a workshop schedule without suitable installer management software means accepting empty slots, forgotten materials, and dissatisfied customers. A certified AlloyGat...

Sep 9, 2026

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Alloy wheel protection: the detail that makes the fitting last

AlloyGator Set 4 - Wheel Protection Alloy wheel protection is 80% product and 20% fitting — and it's that last point that determines whether the profile holds for six months or six years. A poorly fit...

Sep 7, 2026

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Scuffed alloy wheels on a long-term lease: what the leasing company recharges at the end of your contract

AlloyGator Set 4 - Wheel Protection On a long-term lease, alloy wheel protection is not an accessory — it is insurance against end-of-contract recharges. You return your vehicle at the end of a long-t...

Sep 5, 2026

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Losing a hubcap on a hire car: the real cost

Perte d'enjoliveur sur une voiture de location : une franchise qui peut dépasser 300 EUR pour un dommage que la plupart des loueurs considèrent comme négligence du conducteur. Vous rendez un véhicule ...

Sep 2, 2026

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Alloy wheel protector: what the term really means

The term alloy wheel protector is widely used on forums, in garages and at dealerships, yet it refers to very different things depending on who is using it. When a driver searches for an alloy wheel p...

Sep 1, 2026

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18-Inch Alloy Wheel Protection: Compatibility and Fitting

AlloyGator Set 4 - Wheel Protection Alloy wheel protection for 18-inch rims addresses a specific challenge: 18 inches is now the most common diameter on saloons, compact SUVs and family estates, which...

Aug 31, 2026

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Rental car and scratched alloy wheels: who pays for what?

AlloyGator Set 4 - Wheel Protection Renting a car with alloy wheels means accepting a financial risk that is often underestimated: a scuff on the wheel rim can cost between 80 and 250 EUR per wheel up...

Aug 30, 2026

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19-inch alloy wheel protectors: finding the right diameter

AlloyGator Set 4 - Wheel Protection 19-inch wheels are now fitted to a large proportion of saloons, SUVs and crossovers on the market: choosing the right 19-inch alloy wheel protectors for the correct...

Aug 29, 2026

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Alloy Wheel Protection on Lease Agreements: Avoiding Return Charges

AlloyGator Set 4 - Wheel Protection On PCH or PCP leases, return charges for scuffed alloy wheels commonly reach £80 to £250 per wheel — up to £1,000 for a full set. On return of the vehicle, the insp...

Aug 29, 2026

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