I recently had the wheels on my Taycan repaired.

Wheel repairs have a way of becoming a chore you keep putting off. About a year ago, just after getting my wheels repaired and looking like new, I scraped one against a ticket machine while pulling into a supermarket parking lot. Then, soon after, I scraped the other side while parallel parking to pick up my child.

“If I get them fixed, I’ll probably scrape them again…”
“I’ll get them repaired together next time.”

On top of that, I found myself worrying, “What? Didn’t that person just get their wheels fixed? They must be a terrible driver!” It made me hesitate to go back（笑).

But strangely enough, while I left the damage alone, I didn’t scrape the wheels at all（笑). And so, before I knew it, about a year had passed.

Getting an Appointment at Popular Cho Bankin

I’d actually wanted to get the wheels repaired before my recent tire change. But Cho Bankin, the shop I’ve relied on for years, is so popular that finding an open appointment can be difficult.

I first stopped by just to get an estimate. Then, about two or three weeks later—after Golden Week—I finally heard that a slot had opened up. I was able to bring the car in for repairs the other day.

I’ve turned to Cho Bankin many times over the years for everything from glass coating to wheel repairs.

超板金でタイカンのホイール修理＆ガラスコーティングをお願いしたら想像以上だった！

The shop has become incredibly popular recently. Even Porsche owners I know say that it’s not easy to get an appointment right away.

And it’s easy to see why:

・The pricing is clear and upfront
・The quality is exceptionally high

It’s the kind of place that offers “high quality at a reasonable price,” so it’s no surprise it’s in such high demand.

Both of the front wheels on my Taycan had fairly extensive damage, but the repair for the pair came to ¥66,000. Same-day service wasn’t possible, so they kept the car overnight.

I dropped it off just before noon, and by the next morning I’d received a message: “It’s ready.”

Flawless Repairs—and What’s Next for My Taycan

When I saw the finished wheels, I couldn’t tell where the scrapes had been. They looked absolutely immaculate. As always, the workmanship was impressive.

“I’ll be careful so I don’t have to bring the car back to Cho Bankin again…”

That’s what I tell myself every time, but I have a feeling I’ll be back around this time next year（笑).

As for the glass coating, it’s now been a year since it was applied, and the body still beads water beautifully when it rains, staying silky smooth. I think it should hold up just fine through the end of this year.

As for my current Taycan, its trade-in value would be low if I sold it now, and resale prospects aren’t great. Selling it would mean having to pay extra on top. I’m also expecting the odometer to pass 40,000 kilometers this summer.

Given all that, the car’s value probably won’t change dramatically whether I sell it now or a few years from now. So I’ve decided to keep driving it for at least another two years, through its next inspection.

Now that I’ve decided to keep it a while longer, I’m looking forward to enjoying more drives with my Taycan as a trusted companion.