Hail Damage
Hail damage is many small dents on horizontal panels caused by hailstones.
What is Hail Damage?
Roof, bonnet and boot are worst affected. Paintless dent repair fixes most cases. Comprehensive insurance often covers it. Specialist hail repair teams often travel to areas after major storms. Paintless repair keeps the factory paint, which helps the car's value. Covered parking during forecast storms is the best prevention. Insurers usually send an assessor before repairs begin.
How it works
Hailstones dent the thin outer panels.
Why it matters for your car
Severe damage can make a car a write-off. Document damage with photos for insurers.
Other terms
- ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)
- Ambient Lighting
- Auto Hold (Brake Hold)
- Booster Seat (Child Booster)
- Coil-on-plug Ignition
- Driving Licence Categories
- Exhaust Manifold
- Fuel Cell Vehicle (Hydrogen Car)
- Fuel Pressure Regulator
- Hazard Warning Lights
- Paint Code
- Pending Code
- Refractometer (Coolant And AdBlue Tester)
- Shift Solenoid
- Summer Tyre
- Timing Chain
- Total Loss (Write-off)
- Traction Motor
- Wash Mitt
- Water-Methanol Injection