Hail can occur in any strong thunderstorm, which means hail is a threat everywhere. When it hits, it can shred roof coverings and cause significant hail damage to vehicles. Significant hailstorms result in millions—and sometimes billions—of dollars in damages to commercial roofs and automobiles. In 2018, there were 4,611 hailstorms, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Keeping yourself safe during a hailstorm is, of course, the number one priority. The Insurance Institute for Building and Home Safety has compiled a great reference guide for what to do if you find yourself caught in a hailstorm. We have included this information below for your reference:

During a Hailstorm

IN AN AUTOMOBILE

·       Stop driving. If you see a safe place close by (like inside a garage or under a service station awning), drive to it as soon as you can. Make sure you pull completely off the highway.

·       Do NOT leave the vehicle until it stops hailing.

·       Stay away from car windows. Cover your eyes with something, like a piece of clothing. If possible, get onto the floor face down or lie down on the seat with your back to the windows.

·       Put very small children under you and cover their eyes.

IN A BUILDING

·       Stay inside until the hail stops.

·       Stay away from windows.

·       Account for all family members, building occupants, pets, etc.

·       Do not go outside for any reason.

·       To avoid the danger of electrocution from lightning, avoid using phones and electrical appliances during a severe storm.

OUTSIDE

·       Seek shelter immediately. If you can’t find something to protect your entire body, find something to protect your head.

·       Stay out of culverts and lowland areas that may suddenly fill with water.

·       Seeking shelter under trees should be a last resort. It is common during severe storms for trees to lose branches.

After the storm is over, you may find yourself with lots of hail damage to your vehicle. While this can be a really sad sight to see, the good news is hail damage repair is our specialty! Through the process of paintless dent repair we can completely repair your auto hail damage quickly while maintaining the value of your vehicle. We don’t use Bondo or fillers like the traditional auto body shop methods to fix hail damage. Our pdr hail damage repair means your vehicle is actually restored to its pre-damage condition. We pride ourselves on transparency and in providing five-star pdr services to each of our clients, every time. 

Paintless dent repair is the art of completely removing the dent from the vehicle by working with the metal to release the pressure of the dent damage and push the metal back to its original shape. Dent repair has never been easier, more cost-effective and better than it is now thanks to paintless dent removal. Our highly trained dent repair technicians know all the ends and outs of hail damage repair and will WOW you with the finished product. We aren’t a fly by night pdr company. We are an established, locally owned, locally operated pdr shop here to handle any dent removal need you may have. 

Because we understand that keeping your vehicle in its best condition is a priority, we also offer Houston’s best ceramic coating as a Ceramic Pro authorized installer. Ceramic coating is the best way to protect your paint from the day you buy your car. It adds a layer of protection and keeps your vehicle shining with a mirror-like shine year-round. It also cuts down on the frequency with which you need to wash your car or truck due to the hydrophobic qualities of the 9H Ceramic Pro product.