An integral part of caring and keeping your car pristine is keeping on top of your alloy care. The majority of cars now have alloys (as opposed to wheel trims) improving your cars performance and quality of the ride. Whether cleaning your car is a chore or a pleasurable part of your weekend routine we… Read more »
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5 Instagram Accounts You’ll Wish You’d Followed Sooner!
We’re all guilty of following Instagram accounts that simply make us question ‘Instagram Vs. Reality’ however we couldn’t help but share with you some of our favourite automotive-themed accounts that will simply give you #CarEnvy. We simply love tuning into @BeverleyHillsCarClub to see the latest instalment of their weekday themed posts, from #MercedesMonday to #FerrariFriday… Read more »
What are the options for repair with my damaged Alloy Wheel?
As you may or may not know already, damaging your alloy(s) can open you up to a whole host of issues. Alongside the obvious cosmetic eyesore created by a damaged alloy, performance issues with suspension, transmission faults and even changes in your ability to steer the vehicle are all common causes for concern amongst drivers… Read more »
Car accessories – a look at some of the best and worst car products
It’s 2020, and cars have come a long way since the days of old. The classic car phone may have all but vanished, but several newer, shinier gadgets have come along to take us into a new era of car technology. As well as the tech, there have been a whole host of new inventions… Read more »
Brexit – What impact will leaving the EU have on our car industry?
Unless you’ve been hiding out in a cave for the last 4 years, you’ll probably think you’ve heard it all when it comes to the subject of Brexit. The UK left the EU on January 31st and there’s already a whole host of issues still to be resolved; especially within the car industry. What impact… Read more »
End of Lease repair charges, and why you should avoid them
Car leasing is an attractive proposition to lots of drivers, as it allows many of us to get a real taste for a vehicle and how we feel driving it without necessarily having to stump up huge fees for the privilege. You could compare it to renting a home, and in many ways, the two… Read more »
The rise of Electric Vehicles
The topics of climate change as well as personal finance are two of the biggest talking points we all encounter and deal with on a daily basis. Some petrolheads have been torn between their love of all things driveable and their wish to protect the planet, often without any real solution to the issue. The… Read more »
2019’s Trends in Alloy Wheels
As ever in the alloy industry, we’ve seen another year of evolution when it comes to design trends. As the year has progressed, we’ve seen a mix of the subtle and the bold take hold for drivers, and today we’ve rounded up some of our favourite trends from throughout the months to give you readers… Read more »
Driving home for Christmas? Watch those potholes!
As much as we all love the festive season and the fun that comes along with it, the fact still remains that for many, Christmas represents the most stressful time of the year. Between buying gifts, time off work, travel or that in-law you’ve never got along with… the panic can really begin to stack… Read more »
Brand New Site for Prestige Wheels!
As you’ll have probably already realised if you’re reading this blog, we have a new website! Now, we’ve always been experts in alloy repairs and refurbishment, but we felt like the time had come for Prestige Wheels to bring our online presence up to speed with the rest of the business. That’s exactly what we’ve… Read more »