Big Storm? How to Access for Hail Damage

Has your vehicle been hit by hail recently? 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’s 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. Here’s what to look for: 

Glass

First, look over all the glass on your vehicle. Check for broken, chipped, or cracked glass. Check your windshield, then check your side and back windows as well. Cracked glass could impair your vision while driving. Also, if it is cracked badly enough, it could shatter while the car is in motion making it a safety hazard to you and your passengers. 

Mirrors

Next, check your side mirrors. Are they still there? If they aren’t, I’d say it’s a safe bet the 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 damage. Make sure they are still properly attached with no signs of potential failure. You use your mirrors to access your surrounding while driving. If your mirrors are damaged you run the risk of them falling off while driving putting yourself and others at risk. 

Dents

Finally, to thoroughly inspect for hail damage, check the body of your vehicle for dents. You will want to be sure to check the entire body. Dents from hail can be anywhere on your vehicle, but specifically check the trunk, hood, door jambs, and sides. Hail produces dents in all sizes, big and small, so if there is a dent on your vehicle it could be from a recent hail storm. 

If you do find indicators of dents on your vehicle, it is not a big deal! 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 and family operated, and we work with all insurance companies. If you choose to work with us a rental car will be provided by your insurance, or us, at not cost. Repairs are guaranteed to be fully covered by your insurance, no out of pocket cost on approved claims with discounts, your insurance rates will not increase for a hail damage claim, and hail damage repairs are not reported to CarFax. 

Contact us immediately to start the claims process with your insurance. We look forward to getting your vehicle back to its former glory! 

Hail Damage? Here's Where to Look

Unfortunately, hail storms are a normal part of living in North Texas. At Dynamic Dent Auto Hail Solutions, located in Lewisville, Texas, we know that while it is important to do what you can to protect your vehicle from hail damage, sometimes it’s just not possible. Once the storm has passed, it is important to do a thorough inspection of  your vehicle to access for any damage. But do you know what to look for? 

Dents

Of course the first thing to look for when inspecting your vehicle for hail damage is dents. You will want to check the entire body. Dents from hail can be anywhere on your vehicle, but specifically check the trunk, hood, door jambs, and sides. Hail produces dents in all sizes, big and small, so if there s a dent on your vehicle it could be from the recent hail storm. 

Glass

Next, look over the glass on your vehicle. Check for broken, chipped, or cracked glass. Check your windshield, then check your side and back windows as well. Cracked glass could impair your vision while driving. Also, if it is cracked enough, it could shatter while you are driving down the road, making it a safety hazard to you and your passengers. 

Mirrors

Finally, check your side mirrors. Are they still there, or did the hail knock them off? IF they are still there check their joints. Just because the hail didn’t knock them off initially does not mean they won’t come off at the next bump you take. Just because a mirror is attached does not mean it has not taken on damage. Make sure they are still properly attached with no signed of potential failure. You use your mirrors to access your surroundings while driving. If your mirrors are damaged you are putting yourself and others at risk. 

If you do thoroughly inspect your vehicle and have found indicators of dents, it’s not a big deal! 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 and family operated, and we work with all companies. If you choose to work with us, a rental car will be provided by your insurance, or us, at no cost. Repairs are guaranteed to be fully covered by your insurance, no out of pocket cost on approved claims with discounts, your insurance rates will not increase for a hail damage claim, and hail damage repairs are not reported to CarFax. 

Dynamic Dent offers premiere service made simple and convenient with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and lifetime warranty on all repairs. Contact us immediately to start the claims process with your insurance. We cannot wait to get your vehicle looking, and feeling, like new. 

How to Protect Your Vehicle from a Hail Storm

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. 

Dynamic Dent offers premiere service made simple and convenient with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and lifetime warranty on all repairs. Contact us immediately to start the claims process with your insurance! We cannot wait to work with you! 

How to Inspect for Vehicle Hail Damage

We are approaching spring in North Texas, this unfortunately means hail storms. While it is important to do what you can to protect your vehicle from hail damage, something it just is not possible. It is important to do a thorough inspection of your vehicles once the hail storm has passed to access for any damage. But what do you look for? 

Glass

Start be looking over the glass on your vehicle. Check for broken, chipped, or cracked glass. Check your windshield, then check your side and back windows as well. Cracked glass could impair your vision while driving. Also, if it is cracked enough, it could shatter while you are driving down the road, making it a safety hazard to you and your passengers. 

Mirrors

Next, check your side mirrors. Are they still there, or did the hail knock them off? If they are still there check their joints. Just because the hail didn’t knock them off initially does not mean they won’t come off at the next bump you take. Just because a mirror is still attached does not mean it has not taken on damage. Make sure they are still properly attached with no signs of potential failure. You use your mirrors to access your surroundings while driving. If your mirrors are damaged you are putting yourself and others at risk. 

Dents

Finally, check the body of your vehicle for dents. Dents from hail can be anywhere on your vehicle, but specifically check the trunk, hood, door jambs, and sides. Hail produces dents in all sizes, big and small, so if there is a dent on your vehicle it could be from the recent hail storm. 

If you have thoroughly inspected your vehicle and have found indicators of dents, do not worry about it. Dynamic Dent Auto Hail Solutions, located in Lewisville, Texas, 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 and family operated, and we work with all companies. A rental car will be provided by your insurance, or us, at no cost. Repairs are guaranteed to be fully covered by your insurance, no out of pocket cost on approved claimed with discounts, your insurance rates will not increase for a hail damage claim, and hail damage repairs are not reported to CarFax. 

Dynamic Dent offers premiere service made simply and convenient with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and lifetime warranty on all repairs. Contact us immediately to start the claims process with your insurance! We cannot wait to work with you! 

4 Practical Ways to Protect Your Vehicle from Hail

If you have lived in North Texas long you know we have our fair share of storms, often carrying hail. If you have not lived here long, Welcome, and get ready! 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 is approaching, you have a plan and can implement it. 

Garage

The most obvious place to park your vehicle to protect it from hail is in your own garage or covered driveway. It is 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. 

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 center or mall parking garages. However, if you do not have time to located covered parking look for an overpass or gas station canopy instead. 

Large Buildings

If you know which 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 completely shield your vehicle from damage. 

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 reside in unwanted places, damaging the aesthetics of your vehicle. An alternative to a blanket could be purchasing and utilizing a car cover. 

If you are not so lucky and your vehicle has sustained damage, we have got you covered! Dynamic Dent Auto Hail Solutions, located in Lewisville, Texas is here to help. 

Dynamic Dent is locally owned and family operated, and we work with all insurance companies. Repairs are guaranteed to be fully covered by your insurance, no out of pocket cost on approved claims with discounts, your insurance rates will not increase for a hail damage claim, and hail repairs are not reported to CarFax. 

Dynamic Dent offers premiere service made simple and convenient with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and lifetime warranty on all repairs. Contact us immediately to start the claims process with your insurance! We can’t wait to work with you! 

Hail Damage? 3 Things to Examine After a Hail Storm

Unfortunately hail storms are just a part of life in North Texas. While it is important to do what you can to protect your vehicle from hail damage, sometimes it just is not possible. Once the hail storm has passed you need to do a thorough inspection of your vehicle to access for any damage. But do you know what to look for? 

Mirrors

The first thing to check is your side mirrors. It is important to note that they are still there and the hail has not knocked them off. Secondly, if they are there, check their joints. Just because the mirror is still attached does not mean it has not taken on damage. Make sure they are still properly attached with no signs of potential failure. You should be using your mirrors to access your surroundings while driving. If your mirrors are damaged you are putting others at risk. 

Dents

Next, check the body of your vehicle for dents. Dents from hail can be anywhere on your vehicle, but specifically check the trunk, hood, door jambs, and sides. Hail produces dents in all sizes, big and small, so if it is a dent on your vehicle it could be from the recent hail storm. 

Glass

Last, when looking over your vehicle, check for broken, chipped, or cracked glass. Check your windshield, then check your side and back windows as well. Cracked glass could absolutely impair your vision while driving. Also, if it is cracked enough, it could also shatter as you are driving down the road, making it a safety hazard to you and your passengers. 

One of the largest benefits to repairing hail damage, in addition to aesthetics, is resale value. If you have thoroughly inspected your vehicle and have found any indication of dents, do not concern yourself. Dynamic Dent Auto Hail Solutions, located in Lewisville, Texas, is here for you. 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 and family operated, and we work with all insurance companies. A rental car will be provided by your insurance, or us, at no cost. Repairs are guaranteed to be fully covered by your insurance, no out of pocket cost on approved claims with discounts, your insurance rates will not increase for a hail damage claim, and hail repairs are not reported to CarFax. 

Dynamic Dent offers premiere service made simple and convenient with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and lifetime warranty on all repairs. Contact us immediately to start the claims process with your insurance! We cannot wait to work with you! 

How to Protect Your Vehicle From Hail Damage

We all know North Texas is notorious for storms, and those storms often carry hail. The trick to protecting your vehicle from hail is being proactive and knowing ahead of time what your options are.

Garage

Of course the best place for your vehicle is safe in your own garage or covered driveway. However, that’s not an option for everyone. You may not have a garage, or space in your garage to accommodate your vehicle.

Covered Public Parking

When you are out shopping or going to work, look for covered public parking. When a storm is fast approaching and you don’t have a garage at home that will work, you will know just where to take your vehicle. Think about shopping centers or mall parking garages. However, if you don’t have time to locate covered parking look for an overpass or gas station canopy instead.

Large Buildings

They may not shield your vehicle completely, but if you know which direction the storm is approaching from, park your vehicle on the opposite side of the building. If the storm is approaching from the east, park on the west side. By utilizing the large building you are using its coverage to hopefully keep your vehicle safe from the worst part of the storm. If the wind is strong enough, the building may completely shield your car from damage.

Blankets

If all other ideas will not work, locate as many old blankets as you can. Lay them over your vehicle and tape them down with duct tape. Be careful not to put the tape directly on your vehicle. Duct tape could leave behind tape reside in unwanted places. Another alternative to a blanket is purchasing a car cover.

If you end up not so lucky and find that your vehicle has sustained damage, have no fear! Dynamic Dent Auto Hail Solutions, located in Lewisville, Texas is here to help. Let us repair your vehicle with our Paintless Dent Repair system!

Got a Mystery Dent? We Can Help With That

When examining your vehicle, you may notice a dent. You may or may not know how it got there. To give you a clue as to what made it, you should examine the type of dent. You can often find one of the following types: 

Extreme Dents

To start with the most obvious, you look at extreme dents. You probably know what happened to cause the extreme dent. Extreme dents usually occur when your vehicle has collided with something else large at a faster speed. It could have run into another vehicle or even a mailbox. Sometimes extreme dents happen just by a person leaning up against the vehicle. However extreme the dent does look, with the proper tools and exercise, they can be fully repaired. 

Creased Dents

A creased dent occurs with something brushes up and drags against the side of your vehicle (i.e. another vehicle, tree branch, bicycle, trailer, etc.) Creased dents show themselves by forming a straight line at the bottom of the dent. 

Round Dents

Rounds dents are, simply, caused by round objects. They usually occur when your vehicle is stationary. A sport ball or a piece of hail could be the culprit. These dents are round and could be wide in appearance. 

Sharp Dents

Usually a small item hit the vehicle with a strong impact to create a sharp dent. When a shopping cart in a parking lot, another vehicle’s door, or a windblown object hits your vehicle, a sharp dent is usually formed. Due to the metal being stretched outwards, sharp dents usually leave a high spot with a deep “valley.” 

If you do happen to spot a dent on your vehicle, have no fear! Dynamic Dent Auto Hail Solutions in Lewisville, Texas is here for you. We are your go to repair shop for any and every kind of dent. Our Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) service is always available to repair your vehicle. Give us a call today to get started! 

Say Goodbye to Hail Damage

Spring is here! However, we at Dynamic Dent Auto Hail Solutions, located in Lewisville, Texas, also know Spring means hail and storms. If you were, unfortunately, caught in last week’s hail storm, do not worry! Dynamic Dent is here solve your vehicle’s dent problem! 

Dynamic Dent is your go-to repair shop to collision repair and hail damaged vehicles! Our Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) system can repair any dent related damage on your vehicle. So, your vehicle that was unfortunately damaged last week, can be repaired quickly and professionally. Our highly trained PDR technicians will use a set of unique tools that are specifically designed to access dents from the backside of the metal panel. After they access the panel, the technician will slowly massage and push to reshape the dent and restore it to its pre-damaged condition. 

The good news is your vehicle can be restored entirely! The PDR process in no way harms your vehicle’s factory finish. This maintains your vehicle’s value. PDR is also usually much quicker than a typical body repair shop, getting you on your way faster, but without compromising the quality of work. 

Dynamic Dent is locally owned and family operated. We work will all insurance companies, and a rental car will be provided by your insurance, or us, at no cost. Repairs are guaranteed to be fully covered by your insurance, no out of pocket cost on approved claims with discounts, your insurance rates will not increase for a hail damage claim, and hail repairs are not reported to CarFax. 

Dynamic Dent offers premiere service made simple and convenient with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and lifetime warranty on all repairs. 

Do not let your vehicle go one more day living with its dents! Contact us immediately to start the claims process with your insurance! 

Here Come Spring Showers

As the weather gets warmer and North Texas starts to wake up, it is important to stay aware. Not only are we heading into hail season, but the spring season brings its own set of hazards. 

Winter Roads

Harsh winter weather can wreak havoc on roadways. Keep a close eye on new potholes or unevenness that have emerged since the fall season. 

Animals

As we in North Texas begin waking up, so does the wildlife. As you are driving be aware that animals may be starting to scavenge for food, and may end up in the middle of the road. Stay vigilant and do your best to avoid the critters. 

Rain/Hail

Because North Texas is prone to spring storms, this is one to pay extra attention to. Rain makes roadways slippery and reduces your vehicle’s tire traction and handling. Hail can shatter windshields and leave dents all over the body of your vehicle. Honestly, if there is a storm and you can stay inside, do it. 

Pedestrians

As the weather gets warmer people start to venture out. More people are walking, exercising, and biking, so there is an added danger of pedestrians cutting in front of you or getting in your way. 

If you do accidentally end up in a situation that has left your vehicle dented, call us at Dynamic Dent Auto Hail Solutions in Lewisville, Texas. With our Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) system, we can repair any dent on your vehicle. By repairing your vehicle with PDR you save time, so you do not have to worry about missing out on other things. PDR repairs also tend to be faster than your average body shop, and unlike a body shop, PDR will not harm your vehicle’s finish! 

Dynamic Dent offers premiere service made simple and convenient with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and lifetime warranty on all repairs. Contact us immediately to start the claims process with your insurance! 

Where Does Hail Come From?

Hail storms in North Texas are a matter of fact. You cannot always be sure when they will strike, but you can guarantee at some point they will. 

But how does hail form? 

Hail is formed when the winds going into a thunderstorm carry a raindrop into the cold air of the upper levels of the atmosphere. This causes the raindrop to freeze and a small ball of ice is created. 

Okay, how does hail grow in size? 

Hail grows when it encounters raindrops that are “super cooled.” Super cooled water means the temperature of the water is below freezing, but it has not frozen yet. When the super cooled water comes into contact with the hail they bond, thus making the size of the hail larger. 

So what determines how big the hail gets?

The stronger the winds that are going into the thunderstorm, the higher the hail will lift. This give it more time to connect with super cooled water and expand in size. As long as the wind keeps lifting it, it will keep expanding. When the hail finally gets to heavy for the wind, it will fall. 

It hailed, my car is damaged! What do I do? 

We’re glad you asked! Dynamic Dent Auto Hail Solutions, located in Lewisville, Texas is here for you every step of the way. With our Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) system, we can repair any hail related damage your vehicle acquires. Often times, we even repair hail damage faster than a typical body shop, saving you time. 

How does PDR work? 

A highly trained PDR technician will use a set of unique tools designed to access the dent/s from the backside of the metal panel. The technician will then slowly massage and push to reshape the dented panel, restoring it to it’s original glory. 

We all know hail is unpredictable, making it hard to plan for, but with us, Dynamic Dent Auto Hail Solutions, the fear after the storm is gone!