When you request a scrap car quote on our website, you will be asked: ‘Does the vehicle have alloy wheels?’. Alloy wheels are wheel rims manufactured using magnesium or aluminium alloys (or both) and are incredibly valuable - this blog aims to unpack why.
Manufacturing
One reason why alloy wheels are so valuable is because they are far more expensive to source, manufacture, buy and repair than steel wheels. This is due to the fact that they are made from metals in their most enhanced form and so require a lot of time and resources to create.
Performance
As alloy wheels are much lighter than steel wheels, they lead to far better handling and acceleration of your vehicle.
They also have a lower unsprung weight, which helps to promote better traction and brake performance, reducing the risk of brake failure.
Visual Appeal
Perhaps one of the most common reasons that people opt for alloy wheels is because they can make your car stand out from other vehicles. You can even purchase alloy wheels with different finishes, designs and cuts depending on what you want their final look to be.
The flashier the wheels look, the pricier they probably are!
Durability
Aluminium alloy wheels are more resistant to rust and corrosion than steel wheels making them more desirable and thus, more expensive.
Whether or not your car has alloy wheels, we at A&L will offer you a fair price for it. Click the button below to get an instant quote for your vehicle!
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