What to do about hail damage on your car

We all know weather can be unpredictable, especially in the sunshine state. We're talking about one day it's sunny and warm, and the next day you may find a thunderstorm arising with a chance of hail. So while rainstorms might mean a free carwash for your Clermont Toyota, hail means taking some precautions to ensure protection for your car. Hail damage can do quite the damage to your car. However, today our experts will explain the best ways to avoid hail damage and what to do when it's too late. 

How do you avoid hail damage?

One of the obvious, best ways to avoid damage from hail is to keep it out of bad weather by securing a covered parking spot for your car. Some examples of a secure protection spot are as listed: a garage, parking garage, carport, or covered parking.


Also, try to check your weather app and avoid driving in bad weather conditions when possible. If the weatherman or weather app tells you there's a chance of hail, it's best to stay in and wait it out.


So, you couldn't avoid bad weather, and the damage is done, now what?


Take your car into a body shop tech.

Your first instinct may be to fix it yourself, but it may be better to take it into a body shop. Don't waste your own time and headaches along the way. This is because hail damage can lead to paint and intensive work repairs. Your Clermont Toyota will be good as new in no time in our Clermont Body Shop, and we would love to help you! 


Contact your insurance company. 

Your insurance company should be able to help out with covering your hail damage through the comprehensive policy. The insurance company may have you pay a deductible, but it will be a lot less than paying straight from your pocket. Also, if you didn't know, Florida covers your windshields if they're cracked under your insurance policy! 


The next thing you can do is set up a time and place to estimate the damage through your insurance company. They will likely give you a check that you can use to start the repair process. 


Invest in a trusted tech for repairs

When choosing a tech to repair the damage on your Clermont Toyota, make sure that you select a trusted repair shop to restore your car to new condition. Here at Toyota of Clermont, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional and efficient work and strive to treat every car like our own.  


Do you need to schedule a repair at Toyota of Clermont? Then, visit us at Toyota of Clermont today!

We would love to have you at our store. If you have any questions or want to come in for a repair service, call us today at (352)404-7000 to schedule an appointment. We're located at 16851 State Road 50. See you soon! 





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