How to handle hail damage to your car: Toyota of Clermont tips

 Has your car ever suffered through a hail storm? Central Florida is notorious for bad weather in the summer, and they often pop up without warning. Hail damage on a car is no joke, either. It can seriously damage the exterior, leaving dings, dents, paint damage, and cracked or shattered glass. How do you handle it? Luckily, we're here with tips straight from the experts - see what the techs at our Clermont Toyota Collision Center have to say about it. 

Honestly, the best way to deal with hail damage is to try to avoid it altogether. Easier said than done, we know. Weather in the summer here in Clermont can be unpredictable and hail may fall without a moment's notice. However, if you're able to, keep an eye on the radar and park your car inside or at least under cover when it's about to storm. If you're out and about, parking under trees or any other sort of cover can help deflect at least some of the hail. 

But what happens if your Clermont Toyota suffers hail damage despite all of your efforts? Here are some things to keep in mind when you're in this stressful situation. 

• You shouldn't try to fix hail damage yourself. It's more than likely that your car will have multiple dents and dings. Not only can it be a lot of work to fix, but if it's not done correctly, it can actually leave your car looking worse than when you started. Seek repairs at places like our Toyota of Clermont Collision Center for the best results. 
• You need to contact your insurance company. More than likely your comprehensive coverage will cover hail damage (so make sure you have that part of the policy in place!) so all you'll have to pay is a deductible. It sucks to have to pay anything, but the deductible will be a lot cheaper than paying out of pocket for repairs. 
• You'll also want to contact insurance for any damage to your car's windshield. In some states - like the great state of Florida - you can get a free windshield replacement without having to pay a deductible. 
• Schedule appointments for both an insurance appraisal and body shop work. Your insurance company will want to take a look at your car to see how bad the damage is and write up an estimate for repair costs. Once that's done, you can schedule auto body repairs for your paint, glass, and any dents or dings at Toyota of Clermont. 

Have hail damage that needs repairs or just need to ask a few questions? We've got you covered from start to end. Call Toyota of Clermont today at (352) 404-7000. We're just off the Florida Turnpike at 16851 State Road 50.