Hail Damage

Almost always, yes. The exceptions are narrow. The temptation to skip hail repair is real — your car still drives, the damage is "just cosmetic," and the prospect of insurance paperwork or a deductible is annoying. But unrepaired hail damage costs more than most owners realize. Lower resale value, faster paint deterioration, rust risk, harder…

Edmonton's relationship with hail is complicated. We're not Calgary — the Calgary stretch of Hailstorm Alley sees more events more often. But Edmonton has its own history of storms severe enough to break windshields, total vehicles, and put repair shops on weeks-long backlogs. The August 2019 storm alone caused $89 million in insured damages…

If you live anywhere from Calgary up to Edmonton, you live in Hailstorm Alley — the most hail-prone region in Canada. The good news: the season is predictable. The better news: most of what you can do to protect your vehicle costs almost nothing if you start in May. This guide walks through Alberta hail…

You're browsing listings online and spot a vehicle that checks every box — right make, right model, low kilometres, fair price. Then you read the fine print: "hail damage." The price drops by several thousand dollars, and suddenly you're wondering if this is a smart deal or a costly mistake. It's a question that comes…

It can happen in minutes. The sky darkens, the wind picks up, and hailstones the size of golf balls start hammering down on everything in their path — including your car. If you live in Edmonton or anywhere in central Alberta, this isn't a hypothetical scenario. It's a regular summer event. Knowing how to protect…