jackso11 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Does anyone know if the steel lips are replaceable on BK993 wheels? My car got towed yesterday and I just got it back with 2 dents in each wheel lip from the lifter clamps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 i was always under the impression bk's where one piece wheels made to look like a split rim, you can buy them individually from bk, they are not to bad either http://www.bkracing.co.uk/_shop/index.php?cPath=27_141 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 well I need all 4 so if I need to replace the wheels I have a change of style I think. As the lip is stainless steel though I guess it must come off as the rest of the wheel is alloy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 well I need all 4 so if I need to replace the wheels I have a change of style I think. As the lip is stainless steel though I guess it must come off as the rest of the wheel is alloy? good point i thought they where polished lips, i would drop bk a line you may be in luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 they say no I am sure they must be though. I would guess maybe bonded on so maybe a refurb company could sort them. Ibrar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Some companies that use st/st pressed on lips offer a refurb service but you need to send them your wheels and they remove and refit a new lip for you. Arent the towing company liable for the damamage ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Claim off the tow companies insurance for damage to your vehicle, Simples !! When they move your vehicle they are not allowed to damage it and the company will have insurance for this kind of situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Claim off the tow companies insurance for damage to your vehicle, Simples !! When they move your vehicle they are not allowed to damage it and the company will have insurance for this kind of situation. I bet its not simples !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I bet its not simples !! The solution was a simple one but actually getting them to pay is whole different ball game. They won't want to but you have to fight your corner and keep at them !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I've always worried about this. As I take pride in my car (well, maybe not the stock wheels so much), I'd hate to have it clamped or towed and damaged. I'd be straight onto the towing company. No doubt you'd need some kind of proof that they bost them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 The solution was a simple one but actually getting them to pay is whole different ball game. They won't want to but you have to fight your corner and keep at them !! Unless their a lovely company and roll over without you having to send solicitors letters, take them to court etc you'll have spent what the wheels cost to replace anyway !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I've always worried about this. As I take pride in my car (well, maybe not the stock wheels so much), I'd hate to have it clamped or towed and damaged. Dont park where you shouldn't and it wont be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Dont park where you shouldn't and it wont be Hit the nail on the head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Dont park where you shouldn't and it wont be I never do. But just if it ever happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Hit the nail on the head You have to be carefull these days, i almost got my car clamped the other day as i'd not noticed the dont park here or else sign, i'd walked off and forgot something so turned and walked back and it was then when i spotted the sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 Dont park where you shouldn't and it wont be I was parked in my own parking bay that I rent and have rented for 2.5 years. When I closed the door the permit slipped off the dash. Car ticket issued 10.07am, car removed 10.10am, that gave me 3 minutes to know there was a ticket, come home from work, put the permit back on the dash. I picked up the car this morning and looked for scratches and didn't see any, then noticed the dents when I got home. I called them and they said they have a notice up that says all damages must be pointed out before leaving the depot. I said I didn't see any notice, I signed nothing, was not asked to check the car at all and nobody pointed out that I needed to find damage before I left the depot. The woman on the phone just said 'oh well, you can try writing a letter', I said if I found the damage before leaving would I have still had to write a letter 'yes' she said. Basically telling me I have no hope in getting money out of them. I have written a letter asking for insurance details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I fear it may be a solicitors letter that gets this one moving mate..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 You have to be carefull these days, i almost got my car clamped the other day as i'd not noticed the dont park here or else sign, i'd walked off and forgot something so turned and walked back and it was then when i spotted the sign I know, it was late evening about 8ish and I went to the local Rileys to play some pool. All the street parking was taken so I parked in furthest of the 10 disabled bays of which all were empty !! I came back a couple of hours later to find a nice ticket on my car, why the hell was there a attendant there at gone 8 !! The bay I was parked in wasn't lit at all it was pitch black so no one would really park there as you can't see what your doing. The bays were still empty when I came out and I wrote a letter to appeal it but I knew I didn't have a leg to stand on but it made me feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 my girlfriend has had tickets issued at 3.08am in my parking bay, 8 minutes after her visitors pass expired. I reckon they make a list of all the tickets that expire at times people may not renew straight away and then come back. 3am! went out to put a new ticket in at 7am and found it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I didn't have a leg to stand on. Does that mean that you can now apply for a disabled sticker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Dont park where you shouldn't and it wont be As Jackso said it is not always that simple... I had similar thing to you from my own bay! The guy who clamped my car sees nearly every other day. It is the only orange car in the car park, also it is registered to that bay. My sticker came off the windscreen and landed on my passenger seat! The following I see the clamp, the guy comes along & says no ticket. I told him it's there, you can even see on the photo they take for evidence but as it is not on the windscreen it doesn't count. So I had to fork out £185 (this was 4 years back) just for them to unclamp my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 As Jackso said it is not always that simple... I had similar thing to you from my own bay! The guy who clamped my car sees nearly every other day. It is the only orange car in the car park, also it is registered to that bay. My sticker came off the windscreen and landed on my passenger seat! The following I see the clamp, the guy comes along & says no ticket. I told him it's there, you can even see on the photo they take for evidence but as it is not on the windscreen it doesn't count. So I had to fork out £185 (this was 4 years back) just for them to unclamp my car. No offence guys but you know how these companies operate so you really need to make sure you car pass/ticket etc can't fall off the screen/dash or you run the risk of it being a costly drama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 I guess this could be an excuse to get some rota gtrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 No offence guys but you know how these companies operate so you really need to make sure you car pass/ticket etc can't fall off the screen/dash or you run the risk of it being a costly drama I didn't at the time, we were the people who put them to stop people leaving cars in our bays! I even knew the guy who clamped it! I contested it & they even confirmed that the reg was on their system & they could see it on the photo but it had to be stuck to windscreen. I can understand if they gave me a ticket in my own bay but to clamp it straight away & declare £185 fee or it is towed with 48 hours & it goes upto £250! If that isn't day light robbery then I don't know what is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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