HOW TO HIRE · VEHICLES & TRANSPORT · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire an alloy wheel refurbishment in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
An alloy wheel refurbishment in Ireland costs €70–€150 per wheel, typically around €100. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring an alloy wheel refurbishment in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers alloy wheel refurbishment work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — painting and Finishing — after repairs, the wheels are painted using high-quality automotive paint.
- How does extent of damage change the price?A compact job can be done in one visit; a large one rarely can. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does type of finish desired change the price?A higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does number of wheels being refurbished change the price?More to cover means a longer booking. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Repairing Damage — alloy wheel refurbishment includes repairing kerb damage, scratches, and dents — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a alloy wheel refurbishment job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO MECHANICS IN IRELAND — anyone may repair a car. The statutory thing is the NCT, which is carried out by the national testing service and not by a garage, so a garage cannot issue one. SIMI membership is a trade association rather than a licence, and it gives you a complaints route.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Motor trade insurance covering your car while it is in their custody, which is separate from their public liability; A written estimate before work starts, and a call before any extra work; Whether parts are new, reconditioned or used, named on the invoice; The guarantee on parts and on labour, separately, in writing; Whether diagnosis is charged separately and whether it is credited against the repair; For a pre-purchase inspection, that the inspector is independent of the seller.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect public liability and motor trade cover for vehicles in their custody. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 23%, the standard rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers alloy wheel refurbishment work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — painting and Finishing — after repairs, the wheels are painted using high-quality automotive paint.
A good answer: A compact job can be done in one visit; a large one rarely can. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: More to cover means a longer booking. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Repairing Damage — alloy wheel refurbishment includes repairing kerb damage, scratches, and dents — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a alloy wheel refurbishment job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability and motor trade cover for vehicles in their custody — surface Preparation — this initial step involves cleaning the wheels to remove dirt, grime, and brake dust.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the alloy wheel refurbishment starts, and an itemised invoice after — clear Coat Application — applies a protective clear coat over refurbished wheels to enhance durability and shine.
Getting the quote right
- Extent of damage — a compact job can be done in one visit; a large one rarely can.
- Type of finish desired — a higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit.
- Number of wheels being refurbished — more to cover means a longer booking.
- Materials required for the repair — the first visit after a long gap is always the slowest.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: extent of damage — a compact job can be done in one visit; a large one rarely can
- They will not talk about it: type of finish desired — a higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit
- They will not talk about it: number of wheels being refurbished — more to cover means a longer booking
- A price for the alloy wheel refurbishment before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the alloy wheel refurbishment has begun
What an alloy wheel refurbishment costs: €70–€150 per wheel
The figures are for the job, per wheel, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Scuff repair and Curbed wheel repair each carry their own band. Alloy Wheel Refurbishment price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Alloy wheel refurbishments near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstExtent of damage — a compact job can be done in one visit; a large one rarely can — that is what the alloy wheel refurbishment is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneType of finish desired — a higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfNumber of wheels being refurbished — more to cover means a longer booking — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherMaterials required for the repair — the first visit after a long gap is always the slowest — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the alloy wheel refurbishment is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, safety is paramount; proper equipment and procedures should be followed during repairs.
- Surface Preparation
- This initial step involves cleaning the wheels to remove dirt, grime, and brake dust.
- Repairing Damage
- Alloy wheel refurbishment includes repairing kerb damage, scratches, and dents.
- Painting and Finishing
- After repairs, the wheels are painted using high-quality automotive paint.
- Scuff Repair
- Involves repairing minor scuffs and scratches on the alloy surface to restore its finish.
- Curbed Wheel Repair
- Focuses on fixing damage caused by hitting curbs, often involving reshaping and repainting.
- Corrosion Treatment
- Addresses rust and corrosion issues, often requiring chemical treatments and surface refinishing.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring an alloy wheel refurbishment: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on the extent of damage, the type of finish desired, and the number of wheels being refurbished. Additional factors include the location of the service and the expertise of the technician.
Some service providers may offer same-day refurbishment, especially for minor repairs. However, it's best to check with the provider in advance as this may depend on their current workload.
Yes, booking multiple refurbishments can often lead to discounts and reduced costs per wheel. Be sure to discuss this with your chosen service provider.
Services such as structural repairs, extensive wheel straightening, or modifications beyond cosmetic fixes are usually not included in standard refurbishment packages. Repainting the wheel with high-quality paint and finishes.
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO MECHANICS IN IRELAND — anyone may repair a car. The statutory thing is the NCT, which is carried out by the national testing service and not by a garage, so a garage cannot issue one. SIMI membership is a trade association rather than a licence, and it gives you a complaints route.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and put right if it is not. Say what is wrong in writing first.
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