In North Texas we have our fair share of hail storms. If you have not experienced them yet, do not worry, they are coming. Get ready! It’s important to prepare far in advance and know what to do when the storm approaches. In order to protect your vehicles from hail you need to be proactive and know ahead of time what your options are. Then, when the storm approaching, you have a plan and can implement it.
Garage
Obviously, the first place you think of when protecting your vehicle from hail is to park in your own garage or covered driveway. Your vehicle will be close by so you can keep an eye on it from the safety of your own home. However, this is not an option for everyone. You may not have a garage, or the space in your garage is already occupied and cannot accommodate your vehicle.
Large Buildings
If you keep an eye on the weather and know what direction the storm is approaching from, park your vehicle on the opposite side of the building. For example, if the storm is approaching from the north, park on the south side. This may not shield your vehicle completely, but you are using the coverage of the large building to hopefully keep your vehicle safe from the worst part of the storm. If the wind is strong enough, the building may shield your vehicle from damage completely.
Covered Public Parking
While you are driving around going about your everyday life, keep an eye out for covered local parking. When a storm is fast approaching and you don’t have a garage at home that will work, you will know exactly where to take your vehicle. Consider shopping centers or mall parking garages. However, if you do not have time to locate covered parking look for an overpass or gas station canopy instead.
Blankets
As a last resort, locate as many blankets as you can. Cover your vehicle with them and use duct tape to secure them in place. Be careful not to put the tape directly on your vehicle. Duct tape could leave behind tape residue in unwanted places, damaging the aesthetics of your vehicle. An alternative to a blanket could be purchasing and utilizing a car cover.
If you don’t have time to formulate a hail storm plan and find your vehicle has sustained damage, don’t worry! We have got you covered! Dynamic Dent Auto Hail Solutions, located in Lewisville, Texas, is here to help.
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