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Hail Damage Repair Service
Hail is among the most damaging weather events, and incur over a billion dollars in property damages every single year across the United States. For those in particularly hail-heavy regions (such as Illinois and Missouri), hail damage may be a problem you are faced with more often than you’d like. When dealing with the aftermath of hail damage to your car, truck or motorcycle, many people don’t know what to do: How do I fix hail damage to my car? Does insurance cover hail damage? How expensive is hail damage repair?
The Top Hail Repair Method Solution – PDR.
All of these questions can be solved by one revolutionary repair method: paintless dent repair. It is the insurance-preferred type of hail dent removal, and is the most convenient and affordable solution available. Local PDR companies like 618 Dent Guy provide fast turnaround times so there is minimal downtime (sometimes even as quick as same-day repair!), and offers pickup and delivery of your vehicle to make the whole process as simple as possible. If your repair will require you to be without a vehicle for a few days, we can assist with providing rental cars to be available for client use. When it comes to insurance, 618 Dent Guy can provide claim assistance and will communicate with your insurance provider as needed.
When Am I Most Susceptible to Hail Damage on my Car?
Because hail reaches the ground as frozen balls of ice, many people incorrectly assume this type of precipitation only occurs during the wintertime. However, hail is formed when hot and cold weather combine, and the precipitation is frozen into ice (as opposed to snow or rain). Hot and cold weather are most often seen together during the changing of seasons, and hail damage is most often reported during the spring and early fall. While vehicle owners can take steps to prevent car hail damage by putting vehicles in garages or using covers, hail can occur at any time during the day and can catch you off-guard, resulting in dents and dings.
Why Is PDR The Best Hail Damage Repair Method?
Aside from the convenience to the customer in terms of cost and time, paintless dent removal is by far the best repair technique used to fix hail damage on a vehicle. Not only is the process environmentally-friendly (as it doesn’t use any harsh solvents or pollutants), but it preserves the original factory finish and parts of your vehicle – this means that the valuation of your car, truck or motorcycle will not diminish after paintless dent repair. If repaired by a body shop, however, chances are the valuation will decrease if panels are replaced and/or additional paint is used.
A key factor of hail damage is the presence of many dents across the exterior of the vehicle which can make the car look so bad that owners may think it’s totaled, or would be too expensive to fix. The precise and professional PDR method targets every single hail dent and restores it back to factory finish without leaving a dent in your wallet.
Hail Damage Repair FAQ
Can Hail Damage Be Too Severe To Repair With PDR?
Yes, at the point where the paint on the vehicle is damaged or broken, PDR is no longer a viable option. However, paintless dent removal can be applied to a high volume of dents across a vehicle. This is what makes PDR such a great option for hail damage; if there is extensive damage across the body of the car or truck, we can tackle each and every blemish until it will look like it never happened!
How Long Does it Take to Repair Hail Damage?
This answer can vary depending on how extensive the hail damage is on your car or truck. While some may only see a few dents caused by a couple of errant hailstones, severe hailstorms may result in tens or even hundreds of dents! Minor hail damage can oftentimes be completed same-day, while most jobs will be ready in 2-3 days.
Do You Need To Report Hail Damage to Insurance?
That is entirely up to you; some people may prefer to send in a claim and work with their insurer to take care of the damage (especially if they have comprehensive coverage). Some people would rather just fix it without involving insurance as well! Paintless dent removal is a very affordable repair technique, so most customers are able to pay out-of-pocket.
Is It Important to Repair Hail Damage On A Vehicle?
Most hail damage will not render your car undriveable. However, this does not mean that you shouldn’t get this type of damage fixed as soon as possible. It would be more difficult to claim damages in the event you have an accident if there was pre-existing damage, and could even cause your car to be assessed at a much lower value. Similarly, existing damage makes your vehicle a lot more susceptible to more severe consequences if damaged again.
Can I Get PDR For Hail Damage On My Lease Vehicle?
Paintless dent removal is almost undoubtedly the less expensive option over paying for “excessive wear and tear” on a returned Lease vehicle. By taking care of those dents ahead of time, you avoid these costly extra fees.
