After a hailstorm, your vehicle may look a little banged up—but if it still runs, is it safe to drive? While it may seem harmless, driving with hail damage can expose your car to hidden risks and long-term issues. Here's what you should know before brushing off those dents.
Even shallow dents can break your car’s paint or clear coat. Over time, exposure to moisture causes rust to form, especially in areas like the hood or roof where hail typically hits hardest.
If your windshield or windows were chipped or cracked during the storm, your visibility—and the structural integrity of your vehicle—may be compromised. Driving with glass damage increases the risk of shattering and weakens your vehicle’s crash protection.
Hail can damage more than just the surface. Repeated impact in one area can affect the strength of panels, seams, or welds, especially if dents are near doors, pillars, or the roof. Over time, these weakened areas could worsen with vibration or pressure.
If you're in another accident and your vehicle still has unrepaired hail damage, insurance companies may reduce your payout—or deny certain claims altogether. Prompt repair helps preserve your policy protection.
The longer you wait to repair hail damage, the worse it may get. Dealerships and private buyers view visible dents as signs of poor maintenance, which significantly reduces trade-in value.
Your vehicle may be drivable after a hailstorm—but that doesn’t mean it’s safe or smart to leave the damage unaddressed. Protect your vehicle’s value, performance, and appearance with expert hail damage repair from Comeback Auto Assist.
Schedule your inspection with Comeback Auto Assist today.
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