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What to Do When You Spot a Door Ding | Texarkana Door Ding Repair

What to Do When You Spot a Door Ding | Texarkana Door Ding Repair

by | Apr 13, 2018 | Dent Repair

Catch the Culprit

When you first notice your new door ding it’s best to stay attentive and thorough. Most drivers will do the right thing and leave a note in your window so their insurance can cover the damage for you; but unfortunately there are those callous few who would rather get off scot free. Don’t let a hit and run ruin your finish or your wallet.

Start by taking pictures of the dent. That way you’ll have evidence if they claim that you already had damage. Next, check your surroundings for any precariously parked cars or carts. Take pictures as it’s likely one of these could be your culprit. The goal here is to record as much information as possible. Finally, record suspected license plate numbers. This will be helpful for the police report.

Even if you don’t feel like you have enough information, make sure to file a police report. This will be helpful when filing a claim. If you file a police report right away it shows credibility. Plus, it’s likely your insurance company won’t allow you to file a claim without one.

Do You Have the Right Coverage?

Before you call your preferred Texarkana door ding repair team contact your insurance provider to talk about your coverage. There should be a contact number on your insurance card. If the door ding was caused by something like a hail stone you will need comprehensive insurance. Comprehensive covers damage from sources with no clear liability such as theft, storms, fire, and vandalism.

What’s the Damage?

Door dings come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes. Details like the depth, diameter, and location can have a big impact on how we approach the repairs. Is the ding sharp or shallow? If it’s too sharp we could accidentally break the paint or tear the metal. Is the ding close to the edge of a panel? Panel edges have much thicker metal that is tough to work with. Just take a picture of the damage and text it to our Texarkana door ding repair team at (903) 280-8190. We’ll get back to you with an estimate as soon as possible!

 

5 Tips to Prepare for Upcoming Texarkana Hail Damage

5 Tips to Prepare for Upcoming Texarkana Hail Damage

by | Mar 30, 2018 | Hail Repair

Texarkana Hail Damage

Hail is a very common type of storm, especially during monsoon season and especially in Texarkana. It can seem like a lost cause when you don’t have a home garage, particularly during the Summer months. So we thought it would be a good idea to get a head start and provide some tip for protecting your car from Texarkana hail damage!

Use Your Floor Mats

We put this one at the top because if you’re this desperate you’re obviously in a hurry too. Floor mats aren’t the best protection but in a pinch they can be the difference between a totaled car and a few dents. Place them on your windows to prevent chips and cracks too!

Get a Low Cost Carport

If you don’t have a garage and you’re serious about protecting the value of your car then this is the next best thing. There are tons of budget friendly options available online and they come in different forms of coverage like top only and full. Full coverage is definitely the best for Texarkana hail damage.

Know Your Local Parking

Hailstorms strike everywhere, from rural areas to small towns and even big cities. Take the time to punch some addresses with covered parking into your google maps profile or GPS. Even if you just manage to remember one or two spots to wait out the hailstorm it could save a lot of money and one disappointing day.

Stash Some Old Blankets

Linens, rugs, blankets, clothes, cardboard, it doesn’t really matter as long as it’s soft and you have something to hold it down. Stash that and some tape or something heavy in your trunk so you’ll always be prepared for Texarkana hail damage!

Stay Connected, Stay Alerted

Don’t take technology for granted and stay connected. The weather can tell you if you should pack those extra blankets in your trunk today; and if you’re going out of town download a weather app so you can stay alerted on the go.