5 Reasons Why Procrastinating Auto Hail Repair Can Become Costly

Posted by IntelliDentPDR

Published June 26, 20213 min read

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Storm season is upon us here in the states, and at times these storms can bring hail. You might have been a victim of one of these storms, or seen a friend or family members car inflicted with hail damage. In short, it is not appealing and can drastically change the value of your favorite ride. Prolonging the repair of hail damage on your vehicle isn't just a scary sight, but also a costly one. Here are 5 reasons you should get your hail damage repaired immediately!

1. Insurance companies are not likely to cover the costs after 30 days

This can vary as some insurance companies will allow claims to submitted after 30 days, however, depending on the company you use this timeframe is limited! Filing the claim will be easy, and at IntelliDent we will cover your deductible so you won't have to pay any money out of pocket!

2. Future insurance claims might get denied

Once again this will depend on your coverage and which insurance provider you use. However, that being said there is a chance that your insurance provider will deny future claims on your vehicle due to pre-existing damage. So if your car is involved in a hit and run and it had hail damage that was never repaired, the insurance provider could deny your new claim! Better to stay on top of it and keep your car looking dent free!

3. Your vehicle's value could greatly decrease

Ever plan on trading in your vehicle, or selling it one day? Well if there is existing hail damage than the car's value will decline significantly. Keep your car dent free, so when that day comes you can have peace of mind during the sale. Also, dent repair technicians do not report the damage repair to Carfax. So there will be no history that the dents existed. This is mostly due to the Paintless Dent Repair technique that ensures the dents don't come back, and it doesn't effect the paint or frame of your car!

4. Dents can get worse over time

The longer those dents stay on your vehicle the higher the odds that they can worsen. Windshield damage could also intensify. Have you seen a crack in a windshield get worse over time? It can definitely happen due to the vibrations of your car while driving it.

5. You might eventually no longer qualify for Paintless Dent Repair

Dents that are not repaired for long periods of time can cause paint chipping or even rust. If you wait too long, then you might not qualify for the more affordable option of Paintless Dent Repair.

Being dent free has several benefits, but the most important one is being a happy car owner. No one wants to get in their vehicle and have hail damage in the back of their mind every time they drive. Enjoy your vehicle, and get it repaired immediately so you can be proud of your favorite ride.