After a hailstorm, many drivers wonder: “What do dealerships do when their cars get damaged on the lot?” With hundreds of vehicles often exposed, storms can cause significant disruption. At Comeback Auto Assist, we partner with dealerships to repair hail damage quickly, protect inventory value, and ensure customers still get the quality they expect.

1. Immediate Inspection and Damage Assessment

Once a storm passes, dealership staff or repair partners like CAA inspect every vehicle for:

  • Dents on hoods, roofs, and trunks
  • Cracked windshields or mirrors
  • Chipped or damaged paint

Our team performs detailed evaluations to document the scope of damage for insurance and repair planning.

2. Filing Insurance Claims for Lot-Wide Damage

Most dealerships have fleet or lot insurance that covers weather-related incidents. We help:

  • Organize damage reports
  • Submit claims efficiently
  • Work directly with adjusters to expedite approval

The goal is to minimize inventory downtime and prevent revenue loss.

3. Prioritized Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)

Whenever possible, we use Paintless Dent Repair to:

  • Maintain the factory finish
  • Avoid unnecessary repainting
  • Speed up the repair timeline
    This helps dealerships return cars to like-new condition with less overhead and faster resale readiness.

4. Inventory Segmentation: Repair, Reprice, or Wholesale

After assessing damage, dealers may:

  • Repair high-value or newer models for sale
  • Offer discounts on light cosmetic damage
  • Wholesale heavily damaged units not worth repairing

Comeback Auto Assist advises on cost-effective repair strategies that match dealership goals.

5. Customer Disclosure and Transparency

Dealerships are required to disclose hail repairs on vehicle history reports. Our involvement ensures:

  • Repairs are professionally documented
  • Work meets resale standards
  • Dealerships can confidently sell hail-repaired vehicles with transparency

6. Preventing Future Losses with CAA Partnership

By joining the Comeback Auto Assist Dealership Program, dealerships can:

  • Respond faster to storms
  • Get on-site repair teams
  • Earn passive revenue from customer repairs
  • Offer customers a value-added repair service

When hail hits a dealership lot, fast action matters. With Comeback Auto Assist, dealerships don’t just recover—they bounce back stronger, protect their inventory, and maintain customer trust.

Dealership facing hail damage? Contact Comeback Auto Assist today to get expert support and fast recovery.