How Much Damage Can Hail Storms Cause? According to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration of the United States, hail is reported to cause damage worth over $1 billion to both crops and property.
Can Hail Damage On A Car Be Repaired? People do not usually take this into consideration when they think about what could possibly damage their cars. Especially when they travel and leave their cars parked out in the open. Every year, hail reports are reported in North Texas. Each year there are thousands of hail storms that could literally destroy your car.
Hail Damage Prevention
How Do I Protect My Car From Hail Storms? We wanted to share with you a few tips on how you can protect your car from hail this year and for subsequent years to come. Here are 5 tips to prevent hail damage.
Should I Buy A Hail Protector? A hail protector works by creating a giant bubble around vehicles and is said to withstand even the most severe hail storms. You can buy this for about $350-450. Some companies also sell car covers which can serve this purpose.
Should I Park Under A Canopy Or Bridge During A Hail Storm? Covered parking saves you a lot of money and undue stress. Make sure that your whole car is under the cover at all times. While driving look for an under pass to get under. pull as far away from traffic as you can.
What If I Use A Blanket To Protect My Car From Hail Storms? It may not be the prettiest solution (unless your blanket is really cool) but it serves the purpose. Make sure to use duct tape around the edges to keep the blanket down – winds that follow the hail are usually very strong. Do this in advance so that you are not caught out in the storm struggling with duct tape and scissors. I have seen people also use large pieces of cardboard or carpet. Bungee cords will also work good to keep the blanks, cardboard or carpet in place.
Should I Watch The Weather and Try To Anticipate A Hail Storm? – Most times, the weather forecast will be able to give you warnings of possible hail storms coming. Do not wait until the hail is knocking at your window. If you do not have a safe place to park your car, local malls are a great option. Identify a temporary shelter beforehand where you can park your car if you know a storm is coming. Just make sure that they do not have ridiculous parking rates first.
If You Are In A Hail Storm Use What Ever You Got, Even Your Floor Mats – If you can see a hail storm brewing and you were not previously prepared. Don’t be alarmed. Place your floor mats on the hood and roof of your car. The may blow away and will not cover the entire car but it’s better than nothing.
If all these hail storm prevention and protection from hail tips do not work please call DFW Dent Repair at (214) 222 8000 If you want to text some pictures of the damage please text Sean Preston at 214-558-9698. We will work with your insurance to get all the dents out even the tiny ones you can only see under special lights.
I like your tip about using a blanket on your car to prevent hail damage. That seems like a smart way to inexpensively handle a solution. I’ll have to make sure my car is covered up when the next storm rolls in.
Thanks for your hail tips! My car is already dented, though. I’ll look for a paintless dent repair service.
I like how you suggest parking your car under a covered area when a hail storm happens. My friend told me that he moved to an area where hail storms are normal and he is concerned about getting his property or car damage. I will tell him to make sure he has the proper coverage on his belongings in case he needs to file a claim.
Very helpful tips! Thanks for sharing these amazing tips and information with us, this will really help a lot. Keep it up.