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New Car Hail Damage

by | Dec 1, 2021 | Buying a new car with hail damage, Hail Repair

Cars damaged in hailstorms are tempting to buy, as they often come with deep discounts. Plus, hail damage tends to be superficial, affecting only the body panels and glass, leaving the vehicle’s key functions intact. If you just need a way to get to work every day, a dimpled roof, trunk and hood may not matter. Before you seek out hail damaged cars for sale, though, you should take the following risks and drawbacks into account.

Why Dealerships Sell Hail-Damaged Cars

This is a great place to search for a new car. Dealers opt for fixing any damage they can.  Fixing the damage helps the car find a new home.  Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) specialists often fix hail damage at wholesale rates for dealers.  Sometimes the figure to buy a car the salespeople may give you can be exaggeratedly low since they want you to buy the vehicle.  This number should tip you off as to how bad the damage really is.  Make repairing the car a condition to buying it.  This is generally a good idea.  Dealers may have a PDR specialist on site to make the repairs but these specialists don’t always have the necessary experience to fix dozens of hail dents.

 

Does it come with a Warranty

A warranty or money back guarantee should be given.  If there is no warranty it may suggest the damage is worse than it looks.  Additionally if you get a vehicle with a salvage title be sure that is has a “hail” designation to distinguish it from more severe damage such as floods or accidents.

What’s the Likely Resale Value

Resale value will be impacted if you buy a hail-damaged car.  Buying a low cost damaged car initially may cost you the same as buying an undamaged new car. Make sure lenders cover hail-damaged cars if you plan to finance your purchase.

Inspect the car carefully before making a purchase.  Taking care to avoid unwanted surprises.  Get a background check to look for undisclosed damage as well.  Sometimes a car may be already repaired before you see it, hiding the extend of the original damage.  Using the vehicle identification number, plug it into Carfax, AutoCheck or similar site.

How Will Affect Your Insurance

Ask your insurance agent if the hail damage puts your comprehensive insurance at risk.  If you don’t have the initial damage repaired,  you won’t get the future damages covered or your insurance my deduct the damage from any claims.  For example, you have a fender bender. It results in a $1000 claim, you might only receive $500 if you have $1500 in unreported damage.

Before Buying, Ask Yourself…

Never drop hard-earned money for a hail-damaged car before asking yourself:  Who does this benefit the most, the dealer or you?  Once a dealership suffers a hailstorm they have little or no choice but to sell their inventory at deeply reduced rates.  Now you’re in a position to haggle more than ever.  By the same token, could you sell that damaged car to someone in the future?   Try to see through sales techniques to get the real value of the car.

A Good Option for Your First Car

For your first car, a hail-damaged one may be a good option.  Basic transportation, students, folks who don’t drive much and tight budgets might benefit from hail sales.

Whats the Actual Cost of Fixing The Car

The average cost to repair hail-damage to a car is $2500.  This cost can vary widely from shop to shop.  Take the car to an independent shop for an estimate before you purchase.   But remember, with every dealership discount there is usually a trade off.  And that trade is…dealers are able to get their inventory repaired cheap because they have so many cars to repair.  Often times it’s around 1/4 of the actual repair cost.  And when you have someone who is repairing cars for 1/4 of the normal repair cost you will get a job that it reflects.

Summary

You can never do to much research when buying a hail-damaged car whether is new or used.  If you don’t fix it you’ll probably always be upside down in it.  Never sign on the dotted line before you thoroughly inspect it yourself and maybe by another PDR expert.  An expert will spot missed dents.  Check for “broken paint” along the edges.  How they will repair the paint?  Will they use a traditional body-shop or a “paint touch up vendor”?  The difference is huge.  So leave no stone turned. Your due diligence is mandatory.

Bringing Genoa Hail Repair To You | Preferred Paintless Services

Bringing Genoa Hail Repair To You | Preferred Paintless Services

by | May 1, 2019 | Hail Repair

When you need hail repair done quickly and flawlessly, look no further than Preferred Paintless Services. Our Genoa hail repair shop specializes in paintless dent removal, a non-invasive body repair technique with an emphasis on speed and affordability. We can handle a wide array of dents, and most importantly, hail damage! Our experts have been in the industry for years and have the knowledge to provide you with a personalized experience.

Dent Repair Is More Than A Profession

Driving a hail damaged car can be a real headache. It’s tough to see your precious vehicle in such a state, and ultimately hail is no good for it’s long term value. When you need repairs, our Genoa hail repair professionals will be the first to jump at the opportunity. To us, restoring a vehicle is a work of art. Before we begin any work, we will carefully review the canvas we are going to be working on. This is achieved with a set of professional lights that emphasize the imperfections in body panels.

PDR Is The Key To Maintaining Value

After we review the damage, the next step is to find the best way to access the dents. Generally, we start by approaching from the back of the body panel, lightly hammering out the dent until it’s contour matches the rest of the car. We can also use glue tabs and slide hammers to supplement the other steps by pulling at the dent from the top. Since we never break the paint or cover it with filler, there is no need for expensive repainting and you can keep your valuable factory finish!

Our Repairs Come To You

At Preferred Paintless Services we believe in strong customer service and the value of time. That’s why we’ve decided to bring our Genoa hail repair to you. If you need a few hail dents removed, or would like to schedule multiple appointments, we can meet at your garage or parking lot. Now you don’t need to miss those important meetings or family get-togethers.

Why Texarkana Mobile Dent Removal Is Possible

by | Aug 7, 2018 | Dent Repair, Hail Repair, Uncategorized

You have a busy life and yet some things can happen unexpectedly. Perhaps a kid accidentally kicks his ball into your car or a driver at the parking lot swings his door swiftly into yours. Or worst of all, a hailstorm occurred and it resulted in dents and dings into your most prized possession. Well, there’s no need to worry, Preferred Paintless Services offers Texarkana mobile dent removal.

Why Choose Mobile Paintless Dent Repair

Paintless Dent Repair is now mobile. Yes, you heard it right. Texarkana Mobile Dent Removal techs will come to you! So, you don’t have to drop off and pick up your vehicle. Why is this possible? PDR uses tools that are easy to transport. This is ideal for people who have busy lives. Texarkana mobile dent removal can save you time as well as the hassle of bringing your car to an auto body shop.

Reasons For Getting Your Dents Repaired

Regardless if your car has dents and dings, you can still drive your car. However, there are good reasons why you should get Texarkana Mobile Dent Removal to fix the dents. Keep in mind that dents can easily decrease the value of your car. This is very important if you are planning to sell your car.  If you don’t get those dents fixed, then the paint can crack. Eventually, it can lead to rust which may require expensive bodywork repair. The dents on your doors and bumpers can cause some noise while you’re driving.

Small dents should be repaired immediately in order to avoid damaging your paint. Texarkana Mobile Dent Removal can pop those dents out. These techs are using innovative tools and proven techniques in order to make your vehicle look great again. The best thing about paintless dent removal is that the repair time is much lesser compared to body repair and painting. We put the quality of our work and satisfaction of our customers before all else.