Last updated 2018-04-30
Alloy wheel repair allowances
List of alloy wheel repair allowances.
Allowances
Allowances for alloy wheel repair and refinish include cosmetic weld repairs to nicks and gouges, minor straightening, re-machining of surface and refinish.
| Item | Allowance amount | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alloy wheel repair and refinish allowance | $225.00 | Includes cosmetic weld repairs to nicks and gouges, minor straightening, re-machining of surface and refinish. |
| Material and environmental allowance | $30.00 | |
| Total allowance per alloy wheel | $255.00 | |
| Transportation, packaging, and handling | $30 | Can be charged once per claim regardless of number of wheels being repaired. |
Repairs to the following types of wheels:
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Variable, based on judgement times | Judgement times are at estimator’s discretion. |
| Special silver finishes (Hyper Silver) | $100.00 | Allowance applied for a complex, multi-stage paint process involving primer, base coat, translucent coat and a final clear application. |
| Matte | $35.00 | Refinish providing a dull or lustreless surface. |
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$25.00 (up to and including 19”) $30.00 (20” and over) |
This allowance is paid regardless of whether the 0.3 hours for the removal and replacement of the tire and wheel has been allowed on an estimate. |
The following items for wheels equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system:
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$15.00 | If further parts are required the appropriate invoice (Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or after market) must be submitted with the wheel repair invoice. |
| Freight charges Note: Freight charges are allowed only outside the Lower Mainland (east of Chilliwack; north of Squamish).
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Variable | Within the Lower Mainland a wheel repair facility can refuse to accept a repair they consider to be outside their service area. If they do accept such a repair job, no freight charges are allowed. |
| Exchange wheels | Repair Allowance Rate | At applicable wheel repair allowance. |
| Recycled wheels | Recycled Parts Price | Not applicable. |
Important: Any alloy wheel repair and refinish allowance requiring additional judgement time above the amount of $225.00 requires justification for the price change detailed on the alloy wheel repair facility invoice.