Does hail damage lower my car's value?
Unrepaired hail damage lowers value substantially — it is visible on every panel and it is the first thing a buyer or appraiser sees. A properly repaired car loses far less, and how much less depends on whether the panels were repainted or repaired paintlessly.
Unrepaired
Hail damage reads to a buyer as neglect, and it invites the assumption that there is water intrusion or rust starting where the paint has cracked. Dealers discount heavily for it because they will have to fix it themselves before the car goes on the lot.
Repaired with filler and paint
Refinished panels are permanently detectable. Paint thickness gauges are standard equipment at trade-in appraisals, and a car showing refinish on the roof, hood and doors is treated as a repaired-damage vehicle regardless of how good the work looks.
Repaired paintlessly
The factory finish is still on the car, so there is no refinish to detect. Combined with a written, transferable lifetime warranty on the work, this is the outcome that protects the most value — which is exactly why PDR is the standard on lease returns and higher-value vehicles.
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What we do
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What you get
- Brand new PlayStation 5 (Disc Edition) — $499 value
- Brand new iPad Air M4 128GB — $599 value
- Gift value: up to $599
- PLUS: $0 repair cost
- PLUS: free luxury rental car
- PLUS: lifetime warranty
How it works
- Book your hail repair consultation (free)
- We document all damage using Light Booth technology
- Insurance approves the claim
- We fix your car in 2 days
- You drive away with a perfect car + PS5 + iPad
Limited availability
- Only 50 gift bundles per month
- First come, first served
- Must mention this offer when booking
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