Of course, paying for repairs is always going to be frustrating, especially if you find that your insurance policy doesn’t cover weather damage. Denver Auto Hail Repair
When it comes to hail damage, the average claim tends to be around $6.500 in Colorado.
However, more often than not, if you have comprehensive insurance, there’s not much out-of-pocket cost for a full-auto hail repair. That’s because most specialty paintless dent repair (PDR) shops like Stormwise will cover your deductible so that you don’t have to stress about filing for an insurance claim to fix hail damage.
It’s also good to know that the vast majority of insurers will not raise their prices after a hail damage payout – as hail damage is out of your control.
Know Your Rights
Even with the right insurance policy, there are still some potential risks to avoid if you are planning to claim damages to your car caused by hail.
The most common mistake that drivers make when they involve their insurance company in a claim is using an unqualified repair shop. The fact is that you don’t have to use the repairers that are recommended by your insurance company, no matter what they might tell you.
Types Of Hail Damage
The good news is that hail damage, although it can occasionally result in a write-off, is generally very repairable. Depending on the severity of the hailstorm, you might expect to see a variety of issues that will require repairs:
Small dents
If a hailstorm is heavy but consists of smaller hail drops, the result will be lots of smaller dents across your car’s body. This type of damage can be very extensive, even if the dents themselves are shallow. That’s because smaller hailstones can achieve faster speed, sometimes as high as 20mph. They will also come down in larger quantities, and that means a much higher risk of damage.
Deeper dents
When a hailstorm is massive and is made up of larger chunks of ice, the damage can be much more significant. Dents will be deeper and harder to repair. Many customers come to us after they become frustrated by other service providers who can’t seem to solve their repair problems.
Damage to paint, lights, windows, and other parts
A hail storm can cause a variety of damages other than dents. Sometimes, a hailstone is big enough to actually crack a windshield, dent roof moldings, and break tail lights.
In Colorado, hail is a very real issue from April to September. If you want to avoid paying for costly repairs out of your own pocket, make sure that you have a comprehensive insurance policy that will keep you, your car. Your bank balance a lot more protected against the severe weather conditions in this part of the country.