General advice needed - newbie.

szymonbielik · Oct 1st, 2017, 11:31

Hello forum,

I have an 2006 S40 2.0D Sport. Got a problem and as a new driver I have no idea how to resolve...

One of my 18inch Medusas is cracked [ either a pothole or the AA mobile tyre fitters].
The MOT and Insurance ran out whilst I was looking for another rim in a acceptable condition.

What should I do? Can't find one Medusa anywhere near me, don't have other cars, won't pass mot on a spacesaver spare and without mot I can't get insurance. Panicking.

Listed the car for sale at 1500 as is, but no luck. Help?

Regards

Father Ted · Oct 1st, 2017, 11:41

Ebay for either a single rim, or a cheap set of steels that will fit temporarily.
Pre book for MOT and you are (as far as I'm aware) permitted to drive directly to and from testing station.

With no MOT and without a full set of wheels, you'd be very lucky to sell at that price.

Sasha94 · Oct 1st, 2017, 12:22

Wheels from a Ford Focus will fit as well. As long as you can get 2 wheels you’re good. They don’t need to match all round, just across the axles, in case you aren’t aware

Rooster · Oct 1st, 2017, 13:20

You can also insure a car without mot you just carn't tax it

DSK · Oct 1st, 2017, 22:14

There are few breakers such as Fellside in Ilkeston, Derby. Whilst not on your doorstep breakers can easily sort delivery etc. As mentioned, you can get insurance without MOT, just not road tax.

In your case if one specific rim is not available, easiest option as suggested is to get another set from ebay or a breaker that will fit your car and get you mobile. You can then sell this set on or keep it as a spare set for winter etc.

If you're well desperate, a cheap wheel/tyre package may be an option from a local boy racer shop.

Selling a car due to 1 wheel is OTT in my opinion and if you're that desperate, you'd probably be better off trading it in at a second hand car lot first thing in the morning.

PhilJ82 · Oct 1st, 2017, 22:19

Can't you get the wheel repaired? I had a crack and slight buckle on the inner edge of one of my Medusas a couple of weeks ago. £63 later it's all fixed. Doesn't take them long to fix it either.

DaveNP · Oct 1st, 2017, 23:07

If you can get to Northampton these guys are very good and quick-
http://www.precision-welding.co.uk/
they repair alloy wheels but they don't do the refinishing, try phoning them to see what they can do, some jobs you can drop off the rim in the morning and pick it up later that day, (you do have to get the tyre taken off before you take it to them).

szymonbielik · Oct 2nd, 2017, 04:49

Thank you all for replies. Will keep searching for a rim and get insurance in the meantime.

I consider selling, because afraid of the cost of any repair that may be found during MOT :/.

DaveNP · Oct 2nd, 2017, 09:05

'Collection only' from Ipswich on ebay if you can get there. ends 21:11 tuesday

DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX · Oct 2nd, 2017, 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by szymonbielik

Thank you all for replies. Will keep searching for a rim and get insurance in the meantime.

I consider selling, because afraid of the cost of any repair that may be found during MOT :/.

Hi,
If you need any help with insurance at all then please feel free to drop me a line.
Regards,
Dan.

Oct 1st, 2017, 11:31	#1
szymonbielik New Member Last Online: Oct 10th, 2017 06:35 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Coventry	General advice needed - newbie. Hello forum, I have an 2006 S40 2.0D Sport. Got a problem and as a new driver I have no idea how to resolve... One of my 18inch Medusas is cracked [ either a pothole or the AA mobile tyre fitters]. The MOT and Insurance ran out whilst I was looking for another rim in a acceptable condition. What should I do? Can't find one Medusa anywhere near me, don't have other cars, won't pass mot on a spacesaver spare and without mot I can't get insurance. Panicking. Listed the car for sale at 1500 as is, but no luck. Help? Regards

Oct 1st, 2017, 11:41	#2
Father Ted Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wirral	Ebay for either a single rim, or a cheap set of steels that will fit temporarily. Pre book for MOT and you are (as far as I'm aware) permitted to drive directly to and from testing station. With no MOT and without a full set of wheels, you'd be very lucky to sell at that price. __________________ 2003 V70 2.4SE Auto. Gone now. 2003 XC90 D5. Auto.

Oct 1st, 2017, 12:22	#3
Sasha94 The Dumb Blonde Last Online: Mar 17th, 2019 10:58 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd	Wheels from a Ford Focus will fit as well. As long as you can get 2 wheels you’re good. They don’t need to match all round, just across the axles, in case you aren’t aware __________________ 2014 Skoda Octavia vRS with loads of toys! ex 2012 V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux, 2008 XC70 D5 AWD SE Geartronic, 2004 S40 2.0D SE, 2008 C30 1.6 S & 2000 C70 2.0T

Oct 1st, 2017, 13:20	#4
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	You can also insure a car without mot you just carn't tax it __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Oct 1st, 2017, 22:14	#5
DSK C70 T5 Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 21:00 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlands	There are few breakers such as Fellside in Ilkeston, Derby. Whilst not on your doorstep breakers can easily sort delivery etc. As mentioned, you can get insurance without MOT, just not road tax. In your case if one specific rim is not available, easiest option as suggested is to get another set from ebay or a breaker that will fit your car and get you mobile. You can then sell this set on or keep it as a spare set for winter etc. If you're well desperate, a cheap wheel/tyre package may be an option from a local boy racer shop. Selling a car due to 1 wheel is OTT in my opinion and if you're that desperate, you'd probably be better off trading it in at a second hand car lot first thing in the morning. __________________ 2000 C70 T5 GT Coupe 1998 S70R / 1995 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo 2007 Mercedes CLS 320 CDI / 2011 Mercedes S350 Bluetec 2007 Suzuki GSXR-1000

Oct 1st, 2017, 22:19	#6
PhilJ82 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2019 10:38 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Swindon	Can't you get the wheel repaired? I had a crack and slight buckle on the inner edge of one of my Medusas a couple of weeks ago. £63 later it's all fixed. Doesn't take them long to fix it either.

Oct 1st, 2017, 23:07	#7
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:49 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	If you can get to Northampton these guys are very good and quick- http://www.precision-welding.co.uk/ they repair alloy wheels but they don't do the refinishing, try phoning them to see what they can do, some jobs you can drop off the rim in the morning and pick it up later that day, (you do have to get the tyre taken off before you take it to them). __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

Oct 2nd, 2017, 04:49	#8
szymonbielik New Member Last Online: Oct 10th, 2017 06:35 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Coventry	Thanks Thank you all for replies. Will keep searching for a rim and get insurance in the meantime. I consider selling, because afraid of the cost of any repair that may be found during MOT :/.

Oct 2nd, 2017, 09:05	#9
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:49 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	'Collection only' from Ipswich on ebay if you can get there. ends 21:11 tuesday __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

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