I have a red 2010 Octavia VRS and have knackered an alloy to the point of considering replacement/s. I'm also considering a remap but want some advice, being a colour blind git, on best choice of colour / make of alloy for the car and also like to hear of people's experience of additional cost on insurance (Direct Line???) after a remap?

Thanks

You'd be amazed at what a good wheel refurbisher can do. After the wife knackered all of mine, had them all re-done. The finish was far better than factory and only £50 a wheel.

With regards remap, I used to be stage 1 with Direct Line and the increase was negligible. As soon as I went for more mods, it shot up. With Chris Knott now who are a sponsor on here.

Speaking of wheel refurbs, do you think this is repairable?

Check out Lepsons in Gillingham who will be able to sort out repair/refurbishment of your alloy. As for remapping SHARK have a Kent distributor W8 performance who run the same car as you. Give Rob at W8 a call.

Speaking of wheel refurbs, do you think this is repairable?

I'd say yes its repairable, but i'd not want to drive far on that tyre..

I'd say yes its repairable, but i'd not want to drive far on that tyre..

Golden advice hope that ones already off the road

Thanks for all the replies everyone, advice taken and will be investigating....knew it was worth signing up