Spring is approaching. Hail Season. Are you ready? Sometimes a hail storm shows up when we least expect it, and we do not have time to move our vehicle to shelter. At Dynamic Dent Auto Hail Solutions, located in Lewisville, Texas, we know that sometimes there is just nothing you can do when it comes to damage from a hail storm. Once the storm has passed, it is important to do a thorough inspection of your vehicle to access for any damage. Start here:
Glass
First, check the glass on your vehicle. Check for broken, chipped, or cracked glass. Look over your windshield, then thoroughly look over your side and back windows as well. Cracked glass could shatter while the car is in motion, making it a safety hazard to you and your passengers. Cracked glass could also impair your vision while driving.
Dents
Next, check the body of your vehicle for dents. You will want to be sure to check the entire body. Hail can hit the ground and ricochet toward your vehicle, hitting it much lower than a direct hit probably would have. Dents from hail can literally be anywhere on your vehicle, but specifically check the trunk, hood, door jambs, and sides. Hail produces dents in all shapes and sizes, big and small, so if there is a dent on your vehicle it could be from a recent hail storm.
Mirrors
Finally, to thoroughly inspect for hail damage, check the side mirrors. Are they still there? If they aren’t (but they were earlier in the day), I’d safe it’s a safe bet that hail knocked them off. If they are still there check their joints. Just because the hail didn’t knock them off initially does not mean they have not taken on any damage. Make sure they are still attached with no signs of potential failure. You use your mirrors to access your surroundings while driving. If your mirrors are damaged you run the risk of them falling off while driving, putting yourself and others at risk.
If you do find indicators of dents on your vehicle, don’t sweat it! Dynamic Dent is here to make your vehicle like new. One of the largest benefits to repairing hail damage, in addition to general aesthetics, is resale value. Our Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) system can repair any dent related damage on your vehicle. PDR repairs tend to be quicker than your average body shop, and unlike a body shop, PDR does not harm your vehicle’s finish.
Dynamic Dent is locally owned, family operated, and we will repair your hail damaged car with our simple process with guaranteed results. Contact us at the first sight of hail damage to start the claims process with your insurance. We look forward to getting your vehicle back to its former glory!