After a hailstorm, the damage to your home is easy to notice—but what about your car? Some dents and cracks are obvious, but others are subtle and easily overlooked. Knowing how to properly inspect your vehicle after a storm can help you act quickly, protect its value, and avoid long-term issues. Here’s how to check for hail damage the right way.
Inspect your car under natural daylight or use a flashlight. Look at your vehicle from multiple angles—hail dents often hide in reflections and shadows. Focus on large flat surfaces like the roof, hood, and trunk.
Run your hand across the panels to feel for indentations. Even if the paint isn’t chipped, dents may still be present. Hail damage usually creates round, shallow dents spaced sporadically across the surface.
Look closely at your windshield, rear window, and side mirrors for cracks, chips, or spider-webbing. Glass damage may start small but can spread quickly with temperature changes or vibrations.
Check for cracked, chipped, or peeling paint. Hail can damage the clear coat or break the surface, which exposes your car to moisture and rust.
Many drivers overlook the roof, but it’s one of the most vulnerable areas in a hailstorm. Also inspect plastic trim, weatherstripping, and moldings, which can crack or detach under impact.
If you notice any damage, take detailed photos of each area. These will be useful for your insurance claim and when scheduling a repair appointment.
Some hail damage is nearly invisible to the untrained eye. At Comeback Auto Assist, we use advanced lighting tools and experienced technicians to assess every inch of your vehicle—ensuring nothing is missed.
Hail damage can be sneaky, but catching it early makes all the difference. Whether it’s obvious or barely noticeable, a full inspection ensures your car gets the care it needs. Let Comeback Auto Assist take it from here with fast, reliable hail damage repair.
Book your hail damage assessment with Comeback Auto Assist today.
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