Recently, I had the wheels of my Taycan repaired.

Wheel repair is something that always feels like a hassle. Looking back, about a year ago, right after I had them fixed and looking pristine, I scraped one while pulling into a ticket machine at a supermarket parking lot… and shortly after, while parallel parking to pick up my child, I scraped the opposite side.

“I’m just going to scrape them again anyway…”
“Maybe I’ll fix everything together the next time it happens.”

Along with that mindset, I also felt a bit sheepish thinking, “Wait, didn’t this person just get them fixed recently? They must be really bad at driving!” which made me hesitate to get them repaired again (laughs).

Strangely enough, once I left the damage untouched, I didn’t scrape the wheels at all (laughs). Before I knew it, about a year had passed with the scratches just sitting there.

Heading to the Popular “Cho Bankin”

Ideally, I wanted to fix the wheels before changing the tires recently. However, the shop I trust, “Cho Bankin,” is so popular that it’s tough to get an appointment.

I initially went just for an estimate, and about 2 to 3 weeks later, right after Golden Week, I finally received a call saying there was an opening. So, I was able to get the repairs done just recently.

I’ve relied on Cho Bankin many times before for glass coating and 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！

Their popularity has truly exploded recently, to the point where fellow Porsche owners around me often say, “It’s really hard to get a reservation quickly.”

And it’s no wonder, considering:

・Their pricing is transparent and straightforward
・Yet the quality is incredibly high

It’s a shop that offers “affordable prices but outstanding quality,” which naturally makes it highly sought-after.

This time, my Taycan’s front wheels had extensive scratches on both sides, but the total cost for both was only 66,000 yen. Since same-day repair wasn’t possible, I left the car there for one day.

I brought the car in before noon, and the next morning I got a call saying, “It’s ready.”

Flawless Finish and Looking Ahead with the Taycan

Looking at the repaired wheels, you simply can’t tell where the damage was. The finish was immaculate. Their skill is truly impressive, as always.

“Next time, I’ll really be careful not to come back to Cho Bankin…”

I say that every time, but I’m pretty sure I’ll be back around this time next year… (laughs).

By the way, it’s been a year since I had the glass coating done, and even now, when it rains, the body repels water beautifully, keeping that sleek, glossy shine. I think it’ll be fine for the rest of the year without any problems.

As for the Taycan I’m currently driving, if I were to sell it now, the trade-in value would be low and the resale wouldn’t be great. Selling it would probably mean needing to pay extra. Moreover, this summer the mileage is expected to surpass 40,000 km.

Given that, whether I sell now or a few years from now, the value won’t change that much. So I’ve decided to keep driving it at least until the next inspection in two years.

Having committed to keeping it for a while longer, I want to enjoy every drive with my Taycan as a truly reliable partner.