Wheel & Rim Repair in Guttenberg, NJ
Curb rash and bent rims are easy to acquire and costly to replace. We repair and refinish wheels rather than replacing them wherever possible.
What it includes
- Curb rash and scrapes repaired
- Bent rims straightened where safe
- Refinished to match
- Checked for a true, safe fit
How we repair a wheel
For curb rash, the scrapes and gouges on the lip and face, we sand the damage, rebuild the shape, and refinish the wheel to match. A minor bend, usually on the inner barrel, can often be straightened safely.
Some wheel damage is not safe to repair, and we tell you when that is the case: a crack, missing metal, a bend on the structural face, or a wheel that has already been straightened several times. Those get replaced rather than patched, because a wheel is holding your car and your tire's air. A hard pothole that bent a wheel often bent a suspension part too, so we check both.
Why you might need it
A new set of wheels costs far more than a repair. Fixing the ones you have gets the look back without the price of replacement.
What to expect
Most wheel work is a short turnaround. We tell you if a rim is too far gone to repair safely before we start.
How insurance handles wheel damage
Curb rash and a single scuffed wheel are usually cosmetic and paid out of pocket, since the cost often sits below your deductible. Wheels are covered when they are damaged in a covered accident and repaired as part of that claim. Factory wheels are used when your coverage includes them, and you can choose aftermarket.
Every repair comes with free estimates, insurance handled directly with your company, and a lifetime warranty on our work. We serve Guttenberg, West New York, Union City, North Bergen, and Weehawken from our shop on Park Avenue. Back to auto painting.
Common questions
Can you fix a bent rim, or do I have to replace it?
A minor bend, usually on the inner barrel, can often be straightened safely. A cracked wheel, missing metal, or a bent structural face means replacement. Those are a safety risk, not a repair.
Is a straightened wheel safe to drive on?
Yes, when the bend was minor and within safe limits. A wheel bent too far, or one straightened repeatedly, gets weaker each time and should be replaced instead.
Can a cracked rim just be welded?
No. Welding a cracked structural wheel is a safety risk and not a reliable fix. A cracked wheel should be replaced.
Get a free estimate on your car
One call starts it. We look at the damage, write up a free estimate, and handle the insurance from there.