What to Do When Your Car Has Been Damaged by Hail

A Checklist for Restoring the Finish on Your Motor Vehicle

We’ve seen most of the heavy late spring storms, the ones that often bring hail in Texas. If your car or truck sustained damage in one of those flurries of hail, you want to take the right steps to make the finish like new again. Here’s a checklist to get it done right, and done quickly and easily.

• Step #1 – You must have spent hours comparing truck insurance quotes to find the best policy for your vehicle. But does that policy cover hail damage? You need to contact your motor vehicle insurance provider and find out – not all insurance policies cover hail damage. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t have it fixed, but you’d rather not pay for it out of your own pocket, and of course, Hail damage does reduce the value of your vehicle as well so if you’re not looking to keep it for long, you need help quick. When you contact your insurer, also ask what their process is for dealing with hail damage claims (every insurer does things just a little differently).

However, since, the damage your vehicle has is caused by a natural occurrence, you can look for an insurance provider who can give a comprehensive insurance that can cover up the damage.

• Step #2 – Get an estimate of the cost of fixing the hail damage-Your insurer may require that you get multiple estimates. The experts at City Collision can get you a fair and competitive estimate in a timely manner. In most situations, we can complete the estimate within an hour. Before you get an estimate, though, make certain you clean the exterior of your vehicle. That will allow the body shop to provide a more accurate projection of costs.
• Step #3 – Let the insurance adjustor know your shop preference for the repair. To schedule an appointment with City Collision Center, call 817-303-7467 or contact us online.
• Step #4 – Pay any deductible on your insurance policy and bring your car in for the body work. When you get your cost estimate from City Collision, we can also provide you with an estimate of the time it will take to fix the hail damage. Minor to moderate damage can usually be taken care of in a couple days, but major damage (panel replacement and extensive painting) may take a week or more.

Contact City Collision Center

At City Collision Center, the quality of our work is our calling card. To get a free estimate on any repair, contact us online or call us at
817-303-7467.