Start by scheduling a free hail damage inspection. Dentagon will inspect the affected panels, determine whether Paintless Dent Repair is appropriate and explain your repair options. If you're using insurance, we can also assist with the repair-related claim process and determine whether your repair qualifies for available Deductible Assistance or Loaner Car Assistance.
Even small hail dents can be worth having professionally inspected, particularly when numerous dents are spread across the vehicle. What appears to be minor damage outdoors can be more extensive under professional PDR lighting. A free inspection can help you understand the actual extent of the damage before deciding whether to repair it.
Unrepaired hail damage can negatively affect a vehicle's appearance and may affect its resale or trade-in value. The impact depends on the extent of the damage, the vehicle and its overall condition. Professionally repairing qualifying hail damage with PDR can also preserve the vehicle's original factory paint.
An initial insurance estimate may not include every dent or repair procedure ultimately identified during a detailed repair inspection. If legitimate additional covered damage or necessary procedures are found, Dentagon can document those items and assist with submitting a supplement to your insurance company for review.
Generally, you have the right to choose the repair facility that works on your vehicle. You are not required to select a shop simply because it appears on an insurance company's preferred repair network. Dentagon can work with your insurance company during the repair process if you choose us for your hail damage repair.
Hail damage is typically covered under the comprehensive portion of an auto insurance policy, subject to the policy's coverage, deductible and limitations. Dentagon can provide Insurance Claims Assistance during the repair process, but coverage and payment decisions are ultimately determined by your insurance carrier and individual policy.
Repair time depends on the extent of the damage, number of affected panels, repair procedures required, parts availability and insurance approval when applicable. Minor damage may require less time, while vehicles with extensive hail damage can take longer. Dentagon will provide a more accurate timeline after inspecting your vehicle.
The cost of hail damage repair varies considerably depending on the number, size, depth and location of the dents, the panels affected and the repair method required. Because hail damage can be difficult to evaluate accurately without seeing the vehicle, Dentagon recommends starting with a free professional hail damage inspection.
No. Whether PDR is appropriate depends on factors such as the depth and location of the dents, paint condition, metal stretch, panel material and previous repairs. Dentagon inspects each vehicle to determine which dents are suitable for Paintless Dent Repair and whether any additional repair methods are necessary.
For many vehicles, Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) is the preferred method when the factory paint remains intact and the metal is suitable for PDR. Specialized techniques are used to carefully restore the shape of the damaged panels without automatically sanding, filling or repainting them.
