What to Do When Your Vehicle is Damaged by Hail

Young Americans often allocate 20% of their budgets to car expenses, making unexpected damage from hailstorms especially stressful. Fortunately, there are practical steps you can take after a hailstorm to minimize repair costs and ease the burden on your wallet.

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In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to take after a hailstorm to address vehicle dents. From dent repair services to insurance claims, we’ll help you navigate the process and ease your worries.

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Assess the Hailstorm Damage

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Even small hailstones can cause noticeable damage to your vehicle. Repeated impacts can lead to dents, scratches, and chipped paint. Every hailstorm causes different types of damage, ranging from purely cosmetic to structural.

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• Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) is an effective solution for most cosmetic dents if the paint remains intact.
• Severe Damage may require inspection for internal issues like dents to essential parts or damage to the motor.

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At 48-Hour Auto Hail Repair, we specialize in PDR and professional paint repair to restore vehicles with compromised paint.

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File a Hail Damage Claim

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Once you’ve assessed the damage, the next step is filing a hail damage claim with your insurance company. Completing this step before scheduling repairs ensures the damage is properly documented and covered by your policy.

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Filing a claim is simple:

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1. Contact your insurance company and explain the damage.
2. Provide details such as the date, type of damage, and areas affected.
3. Document further assessments by a professional to clarify the extent of the damage.

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Most comprehensive auto insurance policies include hail damage coverage. At 48-Hour Auto Hail Repair, our Pay $0 Program ensures that many of our customers pay nothing out of pocket, depending on their coverage.

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Find a Professional Repair Facility

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Once your claim is filed, choose a professional repair facility to handle your hail damage. Avoid DIY repairs, which can:

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• Worsen the damage.
• Chip intact paint, leading to rust or structural issues.
• Complicate insurance claims.

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At 48-Hour Auto Hail Repair, we use advanced tools and techniques to safely restore your vehicle. To ensure you’re confident in our services, you can:

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• Ask questions about our repair processes.
• Discuss your specific hail damage with our team.
• Review online photos of our completed jobs.
• Chat with past customers on forums or request testimonials.

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Get Paintless Dent Repair Services

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Schedule PDR services to restore your vehicle to like-new condition. At 48-Hour Auto Hail Repair, we:

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• Work on all vehicle types, from cars to trucks and vans.
• Provide a rental car for the two days we have your vehicle.

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The PDR process uses specialized rods to access the underside of damaged panels and pop dents back into place. This safe, efficient method doesn’t harm the vehicle’s paint or require a new paint job. By the time we’re done, your vehicle will be smooth and flawless, as if the damage never happened.

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Reach Out to the Pros

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Hailstorm damage can feel overwhelming, but with the right experts, the repair process is simple, fast, and stress-free. At 48-Hour Auto Hail Repair, we stand behind our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, ensuring your vehicle is restored to perfection.

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Have questions? Schedule a custom estimate today to learn more about the costs and options for repairing hail damage to your vehicle.