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Waiting six months for replacement alloys - what can I do?

I have a four year old BMW X5 which has had the original wheels replaced under warranty due to corrosion/blistering around the hubs. The replacements are suffering the same damage and my local dealer has ordered another new set of wheels.

These were ordered in six months ago and the dealer is stating that the delay is down to BMW UK and that many X5 owners are awaiting replacements. Is there anything I can do?

Asked on 20 February 2015 by Mike Jobson

Answered by Honest John
This is simply cosmetic damage that could be rectified by an alloy wheel refurbisher. Because BMW had voluntarily offered to replace the wheels I don't think you could successfully use the Small Claims Track of the County Court to sue for the cost of the wheels or of the refurbishment.

If you get them refurbished it is always better to have the wheels painted or powder coated and then lacquered with heat resistant paint. Polished alloy that is simply lacquered is always vulnerable to stone chipping and electrolytic corrosion under the lacquer.
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