39 Takapau Road,
Waipukurau

8:00 AM – 5.00 PM
Monday – Friday

39 Takapau Road,
Waipukurau

Wheel Rim Repairs & Straightening Services

Wheel Rim Repairs & Straightening in Central Hawke’s Bay

Hit a pothole, clipped a kerb or noticed your vehicle is not driving as smoothly as it should?
Longridge Engineering provides wheel rim repairs and wheel rim straightening from our Waipukurau workshop.

We repair wheel rims for cars, utes, vans, trailers, farm vehicles and light trucks.
Bring the vehicle in, or just the wheel rim, and we’ll assess the damage, explain the options 
and provide a quote.

Wheel Rim Straightening & Repairs

Our wheel rim repair service includes:

  • Assessing bent and damaged wheel rims
  • Wheel rim straightening
  • Repairs where the condition of the wheel rim allows
  • Advice on whether to repair or replace


We’ll check the wheel rim and confirm the options before starting any work.

Signs Your Wheel Rim May Be Damaged

Wheel rim damage is not always easy to spot. Often, the first sign is a change in the way the vehicle feels on the road.

You may notice:

  • Vibration through the steering wheel
  • A tyre that keeps losing pressure
  • Uneven tyre wear
  • Poor handling or balance
  • Shaking that becomes worse at speed
  • A visible bend or dent in the wheel rim


These symptoms can also be caused by tyre, wheel alignment or suspension issues, so the wheel rim needs to be checked before the cause can be confirmed.

Vehicles We Work On

We provide wheel rim straightening and repairs for:

  • Cars
  • SUVs and four-wheel drives
  • Utes
  • Vans
  • Farm vehicles
  • Trailers
  • Commercial vehicles
  • Light trucks


Not sure whether we can help?

Send us the vehicle and wheel details, and we’ll let you know.

Wheel Rim Repairs in Waipukurau

Our Waipukurau workshop provides wheel rim repairs and straightening for customers across Central Hawke’s Bay, Tararua and the wider region.


You can bring the vehicle in for assessment or remove the wheel rim and bring it in separately. If getting the wheel to us is difficult, contact the team and we can discuss local freight options.

Can the Wheel Rim Be Repaired?

Whether a wheel rim can be repaired depends on where it is damaged and how serious the damage is.


Some bent wheel rims can be straightened. Others are better replaced. We’ll give you a clear recommendation before any work begins and will not recommend a repair where replacement is the safer option. If you’re unsure visit your local tyre shop.

Why Choose Longridge Engineering?

Longridge Engineering has more than 20 years experience across engineering, panel beating and vehicle repair in Central Hawke’s Bay.

The work is completed by our local Waipukurau team. You’ll deal directly with the people assessing and repairing the wheel rim, with the recommended work and cost confirmed before we begin.

Wheel Rim Repair FAQs

Common causes include potholes, kerb impacts, rough rural roads, road debris and carrying heavy loads over uneven ground.

Yes. We work on wheel rims from trailers, farm vehicles, commercial vehicles and light trucks, as well as cars, SUVs, utes and vans.

No. You can bring the vehicle in or remove the wheel rim and bring it to the workshop separately.

Yes. Contact us with your location and the wheel details. We can discuss freight options if bringing it into Waipukurau is not practical.

Book a Wheel Rim Assessment

Bring your vehicle or loose wheel rim to Longridge Engineering in Waipukurau.

We’ll assess the damage and provide a quote if the wheel rim is suitable for repair.

Proudly serving Central Hawke’s Bay and beyond

From Waipukurau to the coast, we’re proud to support communities right across Central Hawke’s Bay and beyond. Wherever you are, you can count on Longridge for trusted panel beating, painting & engineering services.

Argyll, Aromoana Beach, Ashley, Blackhead Beach, Clinton, Dannevirke, Elsthorpe, Flemington, Kairakau Beach, Makaretu, Norsewood, Ongaonga, Otane, Patangata, Porangahau, Pourerere Beach, Takapau, Tikokino, Wanstead, Waipawa, Waipukurau

Certifications & Industry Recognitions

Longridge is proudly recognised for its high standards, holding certification as a Collision Repair Association (CRA) Structural Repair Centre and participation in the CRA Quality Assurance Programme. Longridge is also a trusted Motor Trade Association (MTA) and Site Safe member, with technicians achieving I-CAR Silver and Platinum recognition for repair excellence.

Customer Testimonials

Get in touch with the team today

Get in touch with our local, experienced and friendly team today.
Give us a call or visit our office at 39 Takapau Rd, Waipukurau. No obligation, fast response guaranteed.

We Don’t Just Do Wheel Rim Repairs