Colorado experiences hail storms that cause damage to vehicles. Thousands of hail pellets can hit your car’s surface leaving tiny dents. In some cases, these dents don’t look that bad, but they can put your exterior at risk for even more damage, like rust.
Do You Need to Fix Hail Damage?
Any vehicle exposed to hail likely needs auto body repairs. At Rallye Coach Works, we offer hail damage repair. We are happy to inspect your vehicle and provide an estimate for the repairs.
Extensive hail damage, like a broken windshield or major dents, obviously requires repairs. Yet, even small damage can lead to issues down the road. You may consider skipping repairs for minimal damage, but that can open the door to bigger consequences.
Risks of Not Repairing Vehicle Hail Damage
If you choose not to repair auto body hail damage you do face risks. While your vehicle will likely continue to operate fine, the exterior won’t maintain the same quality.
- Harms Your Resale Value – Hail damage impacts the value of your car when you try to sell it or trade it in.
- Repairs Take More Time – Waiting to schedule repairs can lengthen the repair time if the paint chips or rust starts to form.
- Missing Out on Insurance – Your insurance company may not agree to cover repairs if you wait too long to file a claim.
- Additional Damage – Autobody damage doesn’t only look bad, when paint chips, the metal surface underneath becomes exposed to the elements. This can cause rust.
What Is Hail Damage Repair?
Hail damage auto body repair service removes the dents caused by the impact of the hail hitting the vehicle. Rallye Coach Works offers both traditional dent removal and paintless dent removal (PDR).
Traditional dent repair works to remove larger or more extensive dents. Many times, the process also requires sanding or painting. If you wait too long to repair hail damage and the damage grows, you may need traditional dent repair.
PDR offers an innovative technique used to remove dents while maintaining the vehicle’s finish. PDR is typically quicker and less expensive than traditional dent removal. When you schedule hail damage repairs soon after the storm, we can usually use PDR to restore your car.
Is Hail Damage Covered by Insurance?
If you have experienced hailstorms in the past, then you know how devastating they are to property and vehicles alike. If you wait too long to repair the damage, you may find yourself paying out-of-pocket for an insurance claim.
Most full coverage auto insurance policies cover hail damage. Yet, you must be able to show that the damage occurred while you had your existing coverage and tie the damage to a specific storm. This means if you wait a long time to file a claim, your insurance company can refuse to pay for the repairs.
Always check with your insurance company to clarify the coverage included with your specific policy.
Denver’s Hail Damage Experts
At Rallye Coach Works, we serve the Denver Metro area with expert and trusted auto body repairs. We know how to identify hail damage and recommend the best repairs to restore your vehicle.