Hail Damage

A leased vehicle that takes hail damage doesn't behave like an owned one at lease return. The lessor — whoever holds the title, usually the manufacturer's finance arm — checks every panel and bills the lessee for damage that exceeds normal wear. If you ignore hail and turn the car in dented, you'll see those…

You've got a hail-damaged car you want out of your driveway. Maybe you upgraded already, maybe the dents bug you, maybe you're moving and don't want to deal with a body shop. Whatever the reason — selling a hail-damaged car comes down to three real paths, and the dollar math is different for each. This…

A hail car cover sounds simple — padded blanket, throw it over your vehicle, sleep easy. In practice, most owners hit problems the first time a storm warning lights up their phone: the cover is heavier than expected, doesn't fit, takes 15 minutes to deploy, or won't stay on in 80 km/h prairie wind. This…

You came back to your car after a storm, took one look at the roof and hood, and stopped short. The dents are everywhere — but the engine starts, the wheels turn, and you need to get to work tomorrow. So the practical question is: can you actually drive it? The short answer is …

After a storm rolls through, the first question most drivers ask isn't "what will it cost?" — it's "how long will my car be in the shop?" If you're using your vehicle daily, the answer matters. The honest version is: it depends on how many dents you have, where they are, and how busy shops…

The first 24–72 hours after a hailstorm matter more than most drivers realize. The choices you make in that window — what you photograph, what you report, who you call, what you sign — affect the outcome of the entire claim and repair process. This is the emergency action plan. What to do, in what…