Living in Florida, you know that hail is a real possibility when we get our infamous summer thunderstorms. And if you're not lucky enough to have a garage or covered parking, it's also a real possibility that your Orlando Toyota could sustain hail damage. Our Toyota of Orlando Collision Center experts are here to give you the ins and outs of hail damage and how to handle it.
The best way to handle hail damage is to try and avoid it at all costs. We know, we know - sometimes it just happens. You're out at the store or at work and a bad storm strikes, and what are you supposed to do? Our best advice for you is to watch the weather and try to keep an eye on storms. If you know one is coming, park your car in a garage or under cover. Even parking it under trees during a hailstorm can help fend off some damage (although if there are high winds, you run the risk of tree branches falling, too).
However, as we said, sometimes it's unavoidable and hail damage happens. Here are the steps to take when your Orlando Toyota sustains this type of damage.
Don't assume you can fix the dents yourself. Often when your car is hailed on you'll get multiple dents and dings on the roof, hood, and more. You may also have paint damage and glass damage if the storm is severe enough. You should leave these repairs to a trusted professional (like at our Toyota of Orlando body shop) for the best results.
Contact your insurance company. Believe it or not, most of the time your comprehensive insurance policy (make sure you have one!) will cover hail damage. You'll likely have to pay your deductible, but that will definitely be a lot cheaper than paying out of pocket for repairs. Additionally, in some states (like right here in the Sunshine State) you can get your windshield replaced for free via insurance if it gets cracked or chipped.
Schedule an appointment with the claims adjustor to have them inspect your car. This will give them an idea of just how much damage there is and how much it's going to cost to repair it.
Then, schedule an appointment at our Orlando Toyota auto body repair shop! We work with multiple insurance companies and can take care of all of your paint, body, and glass repairs quickly and efficiently to get you back on the road.
Whether you have questions about hail damage or need to schedule auto repairs for it. we're here to help! Call Toyota of Orlando at (407) 298-6006 or stop by and see us. We're located just off I-4 near the Millenia Mall at 3575 Vineland Road!
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