Hail damage
Count the condition before choosing the method.
Hail damage can vary across panels and may include cracked paint, sharp impacts, trim or glass damage, and difficult access. A complete evaluation helps determine the repair approach.
- Map
- Affected panels
- Check
- Paint & access
- Plan
- Repair method
PDR and conventional repair can coexist
Some areas may fit paintless dent repair while others require conventional repair, refinishing, part replacement, or specialty work. The vehicle's complete condition controls the plan.
Document before work begins
Panel-by-panel documentation, unrelated damage, glass and trim condition, insurer information, and customer authorization help prevent confusion later in the process.
Discuss the damage with the shop.
Before you schedule
Questions worth answering clearly.
Should I wait for the insurer before contacting a shop?
You can contact a repair facility to discuss inspection and documentation while also following your policy's claim-reporting requirements.