The Wheel Specialist Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 192 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the friendly staff and professional service, noting that their damaged alloy wheels look completely brand new after a fast and efficient refurbishment process. People also consistently appreciate the very reasonable prices, clear communication, and helpful expert advice provided throughout the entire appointment and booking. However, some people mentioned frustrating issues regarding poor paint matching, visible drip marks, or rapidly peeling lacquer on their newly treated wheels. A few reviewers additionally shared instances of accidental vehicle body damage occurring during the service or persistent problems with the quality of specific repairs.

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Service

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Staff

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Quality

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Took my 4 series to Cwmbran, they couldn't have been more helpful. I decided to switch from my heavily corroded diamond cut finish, to a superb dark metallic grey. Superb choice, superb finish, supe... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding service! Knowledgeable personable, professional and friendly when I dropped my wheel off! Ended up having the work completed within 24 hours and got a call back then next day to collect wh... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got my rusty mokka alloys refurbished Craig and his team made a fantastic job at a good price. I had looked about for a while at places to get them done and am glad i picked this one would definitely... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I eventually took the plunge and decided to refurb the tired looking diamond cut wheels on my BMW X5. What a difference. The experience was very easy from start to finish and took two days to com... See more

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  1. Auto Repair Shop
  2. Car Repair and Maintenance
  3. Vehicle Inspection

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Alloy Wheel Refurbishment, Customisation & Diamond Cutting.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic

Fantastic, Swansea wheel specialist provide a customer experience I thought was long forgotten, the team are polite professional and can’t do enough for you, Adrian is a pleasure to deal with and goes out of his way to do better! A credit to Swansea

16 June 2026
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Reply from The Wheel Specialist

Hi Steve,

Thank you for the fantastic review.

We're delighted to hear the team delivered the level of customer service you feel is hard to find these days. Providing a professional, friendly and helpful experience is something we take great pride in.

We'll be sure to pass your kind comments on to Adrian and the rest of the team.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service

From meeting David and seeing what I needed was easy and straightforward.
Been shown a colour to suit my car that is a good choice. Being kept up to date as what was happening and time the job would take.
No pushing to sell anything you didn't need.
Would highly recommend.

8 June 2026
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Reply from The Wheel Specialist

Hi Mr Dobby,

Thank you for the great review.

We're delighted to hear David made the process straightforward and helped you choose a finish that suited your car perfectly. It's also great to know you appreciated the regular updates and our no-pressure approach.

We really appreciate your recommendation.

The Wheel Specialist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from a top quality wheel…

Great service from a top quality wheel refurbishment company. Very professional staff and good turnaround. I was particularly impressed by the flawless finish on my curbed alloy now looking as good as new. I highly recommend this company and wouldn’t hesitate to use them again should I need to.
Special thanks to James and Andy who handled my wheel with great care and attention to detail. Many thanks 😊👍🏻

12 June 2026
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Reply from The Wheel Specialist

Hi Kevin,

Thank you for the fantastic review.

We're delighted to hear you were impressed with both the service and the finished result. It's great to know your alloy has been restored to a flawless finish and is looking as good as new again.

We'll be sure to pass your kind comments on to James and Andy. Thank you for the recommendation and we look forward to helping you again in the future.

The Wheel Specialist Nottingham

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An excellent service

An excellent service . Competitively priced . Mark guided me through the process , advising me on the appropriate and best outcome procedure to follow for my wife s Mercedes . The end result was spectacular . Thank you to mark and the crew at Swansea .

2 June 2026
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Reply from The Wheel Specialist

Hi Gareth,

Thank you for the fantastic review.

We're delighted to hear Mark was able to guide you through the process and help you choose the best option for your wife's Mercedes. It's great to know the end result exceeded your expectations.

We'll be sure to pass your kind comments on to Mark and the rest of the team.

The Wheel Specialist Swansea

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I unequivocally recommend this company

This company has exceptional customer care. They keep you informed all the way through your services for you, respond very quickly to enquiries and do an excellent job renovating your corroded wheels. Happy to recommend.

8 June 2026
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Reply from The Wheel Specialist

Hi Shirley,

Thank you for the fantastic review.

We're delighted to hear you were pleased with both the customer service and the quality of the refurbishment. Keeping customers informed throughout the process and providing prompt communication are things we take great pride in.

Thank you for your recommendation and for taking the time to share your experience.

The Wheel Specialist Birmingham

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team at Ferndown were great

The team at Ferndown were great! Kim, Will and Sam were very friendly and helpful. They managed to produce an excellent colour match and a great finish on my motorcycle wheel.

3 June 2026
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Reply from The Wheel Specialist

Hi Robert,

Thank you for the great review.

We're delighted to hear the team were able to achieve the colour match you were looking for and deliver a great finish on your motorcycle wheel.

We'll be sure to pass your kind comments on to Kim, Will and Sam.

The Wheel Specialist Bournemouth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and approachable staff

Excellent service, welcoming and friendly, spent time discussing my requirements. Found a perfect match for the body colour and refurbished 21 year old alloys to perfect condition. I felt it was also good value for the high quality job.

29 May 2026
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Reply from The Wheel Specialist

Hi Patrick,

Thank you for the great review.

We’re delighted to hear you found the team welcoming, friendly and helpful throughout the process. It’s fantastic to know you’re pleased with the colour match and the finish on your alloys.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The guys are amazing.

I have just had my wheels refurbished yesterday from these guys. What an amazing job they have done. The guys are very polite, friendly and kind. I couldn't go anywhere else now.
Thank you so much guys.

29 May 2026
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Reply from The Wheel Specialist

Hi Karen,

Thank you for the fantastic review.

We’re delighted to hear how happy you are with the refurbishment and the service from the team.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with the service

Very happy with the service, my car was ready before I was. My only regret is not getting my tyres dressed to match the excellent finish on my refurbished wheels. This was my second visit.
Highly recommend

28 May 2026
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Reply from The Wheel Specialist

Hi Donald,

Thank you for your continued support.

We’re really pleased to hear your car was ready ahead of schedule and that you’re happy with the finish on your wheels.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The finish on my wheels is nothing short of spectacular

The finish on my wheels is nothing short of amazing, thank you Craig for making an old guy proud of his car again providing a truly great service. I would recommend The Wheel Specialist to anyone needing their wheels to look amazing again.

28 May 2026
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Reply from The Wheel Specialist

Hi Ewan,

Thank you for the fantastic review.

We’re delighted to hear how pleased you are with the finish on your wheels. We’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to Craig and the team.

The Wheel Specialist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

Fantastic service from The Wheel Specialist Teesside. We turned up without an appointment with a buckled wheel, and he still took the time to help us even though he only had a few minutes spare. He was friendly, professional and clearly very knowledgeable.

Really impressed with the customer service and would definitely highly recommend them. Excellent job!

29 May 2026
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Reply from The Wheel Specialist

Hi Helen,

Thank you for the great review.

We’re really pleased the team could help you out without an appointment and that you were impressed with the service.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Great when first done but corroded…

Great when first done but corroded quickly, I went back to the The Wheel Specialist after 14 months, who said yes that’s normal, the guy was short & sharp the way he spoke to me.

I spent a lot of money, expected them to last longer than two 2 1/2 years. Surly if they were sealed properly, they should last longer. Right now, they look awful.

I’m now looking for another wheel specialist to get them done again properly.

26 May 2026
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Reply from The Wheel Specialist

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.

We're sorry to hear that you have been disappointed with the longevity of the finish and with your recent experience when discussing this with our team.

We take great pride in the quality of our workmanship and always aim to provide excellent customer service. Whilst corrosion can develop over time due to a number of factors, including wheel type, age, usage and environmental conditions, we would always want the opportunity to review any concerns and discuss the options available.

Unfortunately, we have been unable to identify your details from this review. If you would be willing to contact the Leicester branch directly, we would be happy to look into the matter further and review your previous refurbishment.

We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to speak with you.

The Wheel Specialist Leicester

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They know what they're doing!

I recently popped into the Nottingham branch of The Wheel Specialist and had a chat with a fine chap about getting an 18" Audi A3 alloy wheel re-diamond cut to clean up some scuffs and white worm. The quote I received was £150 which I was very pleased with.

A few days later I got a call from James who told me my wheel was ready to be collected and looked "like new". When I popped back in later in the week I was truly delighted with the job they had done and James was there for me to thank in person. Overall my experience at The Wheel Specialist was excellent and I can see why they have so many positive reviews.

Thanks guys!

23 May 2026
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Reply from The Wheel Specialist

Hi Andy,

Thank you for the fantastic review.

We’re really pleased to hear you were happy with both the service from James and the finished result on your Audi wheel. It’s great to know the refurbishment lived up to expectations and that your wheel is now looking like new again.

We really appreciate your kind comments about the team and the recommendation.

The Wheel Specialist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service in refurbishing my wheel.

Excellent service in refurbishing the diamond cut 20" alloy on my Audi TT RS. Staff were friendly and helpful, giving me a time slot within days and with a 1 day turnaround. They even showed me the refurbishment process upon request when I picked up my wheel.

The wheel was as good as new and with no discernible difference to my other wheels. It even had the 'Audi Sport' logo replaced near the valve.

I would certainly use The Wheel Specialist in Westerhope, Newcastle again (although I hope that I never have to !)

15 May 2026
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Reply from The Wheel Specialist

Hi Rob,

Thank you for the fantastic review.

We’re really pleased to hear you were happy with both the refurbishment and the service from the team. It’s great to know the wheel matched perfectly and that the extra attention to detail was appreciated.

We look forward to welcoming you back in the future, hopefully not too soon though.

The Wheel Specialist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top draw

I have to say, the work at TWS in Cwmbran is second to none .
Fantastic service, very reasonably priced and they went out of their way to for me in .
Hazel on reception was fabulous and went out of her way to satisfy any concerns I may of had .

14 May 2026
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Reply from The Wheel Specialist

Hi Andrew,

Thank you for the great review.

We’re really pleased to hear you were happy with both the quality of the work and the service from the team in Cwmbran. We’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to Hazel as well.

The Wheel Specialist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

mercedes e class

Had a full refurbishment of diamond cut alloys and calipers painted to match the wheels. New centre caps, and two new tyres fitted to the rear. the work was carried out in the time stated and the standard of finish is excellent. the full process is explained by the staff and they keep you up to date on progress as a full refurbishment like this takes a few days to complete.

5 May 2026
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Reply from The Wheel Specialist

Hi,

Thank you for your review.

We’re really pleased to hear you were happy with the refurbishment and overall finish on your Mercedes E-Class.

It’s great to know the communication and updates throughout the process helped make the experience a positive one.

The Wheel Specialist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had the wheels of my MG TF…

I had the wheels of my MG TF refurbished and I was delighted with the results. What I particularly liked was the attention to detail during the process. From reception to the wheel refurbishment operator - the customer service was seamless. My car has different front and rear wheel/tyre sizes, so it was critical that the wheels and tyres went back on the car in the exact same positions. They listened carefully to my instructions and this was done exactly as requested and the tyres were all fitted with the correct rotation. The team also fitted my new wheel inserts and saved the originals for me. Having previously had the wheels of my Mercedes refurbished in 2025, this was the 2nd time I have used the services of the Wheel Specialists in Ferndown, Dorset and the experience was just as good second time round.

11 May 2026
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Reply from The Wheel Specialist

Hi Robert,

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review.

We’re really pleased to hear you were happy with both the refurbishment and the attention to detail from the team. Ensuring everything was returned exactly as requested is so important, especially with a car like your MG TF.

We truly appreciate your continued support and are delighted your second experience with us was just as positive as the first.

The Wheel Specialist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

JAmes and MArk really helpful friendly…

JAmes and MArk really helpful friendly and great service thanks !! Nigel Hollett

13 May 2026
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Reply from The Wheel Specialist

Hi Susannah,

Thank you for your review.

We’re really pleased to hear James and Mark looked after you and provided such great service.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using The Wheel…

I have been using The Wheel Specialist's a number of times and every time the service has been exceptional

1 May 2026
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Reply from The Wheel Specialist

Hi David,

Thank you for your continued support.

We’re really pleased to hear you continue to receive exceptional service each time you visit us.

The Wheel Specialist

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid – Substandard Quality & Unreliable Service


I had wheels refurbished here, yet despite the car covering fewer than 1,000 miles, never being driven in wet conditions, and only being carefully maintained, the lacquer failed very quickly. My original 8-year-old factory wheel remains in perfect condition; they admitted they use a different lacquer, but could not justify why they do not use a durable, equivalent standard. They refused to rectify the out-of-warranty wheel. I only accepted a refund for the newer failed wheel as I have no confidence in their workmanship or materials. I cannot recommend their service.

10 May 2026
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