Sioux Falls Dent Repair Restores Hail Damage on Electric Vehicles
Getting unexpectedly caught in a hail storm can be a headache, especially if your car suffered major damage. Having unsightly dents all over your electric vehicle can be an eyesore, but it can also lower the value of your car. So what should you do? Paintless dent repair, or PDR, is the best dent repair option when it comes to hail damage, more specifically, PDR from Sioux Falls Dent Repair if you live in South Dakota.
Sioux Falls Dent Repair are IMI Certified to work on hybrid and electric cars. They can remove damage of all sizes including hail damage dents in your vehicle without the use of any painting or bondo like a traditional body shop, which makes them the best option to restore your electric vehicle such as a Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Ioniq, or Audi Q4 E-tron.
Steps in Getting a Hail Damage Estimate
Contact Sioux Falls Dent Repair for an Estimate
Don’t waste your time in getting different bids to get your car fixed. Whoever you choose, its service people will work closely with your insurance company on the entire hail damage PDR process. So contact us for a FREE damage assessment and estimate – Sioux Falls Dent Repair.
Assessment The certified technician will assess your car and look for damage using special PDR UV lighting. This has to be done in person and not through pictures that you take. Seeing the car in person, the PDR specialist can show you the actual damage and let you know what you’re dealing with.
How long do estimates take?
An initial estimate typically takes 20-45 minutes to write up. The initial estimate may not include parts pricing because that process requires calling up your car dealership and getting part prices and availability. This is typically done when you are getting the actual dent repair done and takes around 30 minutes.
Why are insurance companies’ estimates always substantially lower than your costs?
Insurance company adjusters never get estimates right because they are not trained and don’t have the proper equipment or specialized PDR lighting to assess the hail damages; therefore, they tend to miss many of the dings on the vehicle. They may write up that there is about 10 dents, when in reality it may be closer to 50. This is a very common theme.
The insurance company said I need to go to their approved or preferred shop. Can I still use you?
You can get an estimate for hail damage for your vehicle at any shop. If your insurance company tells you that you can only go to their authorized shops or they won’t cover the repairs, know that this tactic is called “steering”, which is illegal in South Dakota. Most dent repair shops, including Sioux Falls Dent Repair, offer a lifetime warranty on repairs. We even offer you a written warranty card for peace of mind. As for additional costs, sometimes there is an element of negotiation with insurance companies, but it isn’t something that will cost you much in the long run.
If anything, preferred shops cut corners to save money for the insurance company, and this can mean poor results.
Why should someone take their vehicle to the Sioux Falls Dent Repair?
If you want accurate estimates for the hail damage sustained on your car, you need a professional PDR-certified technician to look at it in person. Insurance companies will always underestimate the damage and compensate you accordingly.
Do not let them get away with your deserved compensations and “steer” you into insurance pitfalls. Get an estimate at Sioux Falls Dent Repair today! If you want to learn more about hail damage repairs or about paintless dent repair with Sioux Falls Dent Repair, please visit our website.
Sioux Falls Dent Repair Restores Hail Damage on Electric Vehicles
Getting unexpectedly caught in a hail storm can be a headache, especially if your car suffered major damage. Having unsightly dents all over your electric vehicle can be an eyesore, but it can also lower the value of your car. So what should you do? Paintless dent repair, or PDR, is the best dent repair option when it comes to hail damage, more specifically, PDR from Sioux Falls Dent Repair if you live in South Dakota.
Sioux Falls Dent Repair are IMI Certified to work on hybrid and electric cars. They can remove damage of all sizes including hail damage dents in your vehicle without the use of any painting or bondo like a traditional body shop, which makes them the best option to restore your electric vehicle such as a Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Ioniq, or Audi Q4 E-tron.
Steps in Getting a Hail Damage Estimate
Contact Sioux Falls Dent Repair for an Estimate
Don’t waste your time in getting different bids to get your car fixed. Whoever you choose, its service people will work closely with your insurance company on the entire hail damage PDR process. So contact us for a FREE damage assessment and estimate – Sioux Falls Dent Repair.
Assessment The certified technician will assess your car and look for damage using special PDR UV lighting. This has to be done in person and not through pictures that you take. Seeing the car in person, the PDR specialist can show you the actual damage and let you know what you’re dealing with.
How long do estimates take?
An initial estimate typically takes 20-45 minutes to write up. The initial estimate may not include parts pricing because that process requires calling up your car dealership and getting part prices and availability. This is typically done when you are getting the actual dent repair done and takes around 30 minutes.
Why are insurance companies’ estimates always substantially lower than your costs?
Insurance company adjusters never get estimates right because they are not trained and don’t have the proper equipment or specialized PDR lighting to assess the hail damages; therefore, they tend to miss many of the dings on the vehicle. They may write up that there is about 10 dents, when in reality it may be closer to 50. This is a very common theme.
The insurance company said I need to go to their approved or preferred shop. Can I still use you?
You can get an estimate for hail damage for your vehicle at any shop. If your insurance company tells you that you can only go to their authorized shops or they won’t cover the repairs, know that this tactic is called “steering”, which is illegal in South Dakota. Most dent repair shops, including Sioux Falls Dent Repair, offer a lifetime warranty on repairs. We even offer you a written warranty card for peace of mind. As for additional costs, sometimes there is an element of negotiation with insurance companies, but it isn’t something that will cost you much in the long run.
If anything, preferred shops cut corners to save money for the insurance company, and this can mean poor results.
Why should someone take their vehicle to the Sioux Falls Dent Repair?
If you want accurate estimates for the hail damage sustained on your car, you need a professional PDR-certified technician to look at it in person. Insurance companies will always underestimate the damage and compensate you accordingly.
Do not let them get away with your deserved compensations and “steer” you into insurance pitfalls. Get an estimate at Sioux Falls Dent Repair today! If you want to learn more about hail damage repairs or about paintless dent repair with Sioux Falls Dent Repair,Click Here!
If your car has suffered hail damage in South Dakota, you may be interested to know what hail damage repair entails. Naturally, paintless dent repair, or PDR, is the best dent repair option when it comes to hail damage, more specifically, PDR from Sioux Falls Dent Repair.
Today, we have decided to answer some common questions regarding hail damage repair that will help you better understand the entire process better. From damage assessment to repair estimates, insurance pitfalls, and much more.
Here are some questions regarding hail damage repair with PDR and their comprehensive answers.
Do you need to get competing bids for hail damage repair that is covered by your car insurance?
Answer: Let’s suppose your car gets dents and dings from hail damage in South Dakota, and you contact your insurance. They may tell you to go get estimates and competing bids, or they may not. Frankly, getting estimates and competing bids does not matter, and it is only a waste of your time.
Ultimately, whichever dent repair service you choose, its service people will work closely with your insurance company on the entire hail damage PDR process. So, the old days of going out and getting competing bids are over, and it is only a waste of your time.
Why do I have to come in person with the vehicle for a hail damage repair estimate?
Answer: This is an important one. The problem is that the amount of hail damage you see on your car is nowhere near the actual damage. Looking at the damage in sunlight or typical lighting, especially if the car is dirty, will never reveal the actual damage.
Going in person with your car will enable the PDR-certified technician to use their special PDR UV lights to show you the actual damage you are dealing with. Trust us, it is way more than meets the eye, even on a clear, sunny day in South Dakota.
How long do estimates take?
Answer: An initial estimate typically takes 20-45 minutes to write up. The initial estimate may not include parts pricing because that process requires calling up your car dealership and getting part prices and availability. This is typically done when you are getting the actual dent repair done and takes around 30 minutes.
Why are insurance companies’ estimates always substantially lower than your costs?
Answer: Insurance company adjusters never get estimates right. They never use the expensive, specialized PDR lighting to assess the hail damage and immensely underestimate your hail damage dents and dings. They may tell you, “Oh, there are about 6 to 8 dents,” when there are more close to 100 in reality. This is very common across the board.
An untrained eye cannot make the correct assessment, even trained PDR-certified technicians will never give you an estimate without assessing the damage under special PDR lighting. They also use a “PDR matrix”, or chart, to give an accurate estimate, depending on the number, size, and category of dents and dings.
The insurance company said I need to go to their approved or preferred shop. Can I still use you?
Answer: You can take your car to any shop you want to get your estimates or repairs done from. If your insurance company tells you that you can only go to their preferred shops; otherwise, you don’t get their warranty, or you will pay the additional repair costs, they are using a scare tactic called “steering.”
Steering is illegal in South Dakota. Most dent repair shops, including Sioux Falls Dent Repair, offer a lifetime warranty on repairs. We even offer you a written warranty card for peace of mind. As for additional costs, sometimes there is an element of negotiation with insurance companies, but it isn’t something that will cost you much in the long run.
If anything, preferred shops cut corners to save money for the insurance company, and this can mean poor results.
Why should someone take their vehicle to the Sioux Falls Dent Repair?
Answer: If you want accurate estimates for the hail damage on your car, you need professional PDR-certified technicians to look at your car in person. Insurance companies will always underestimate the damage and compensate you accordingly.
Do not let them get away with your deserved compensations and “steer” you into insurance pitfalls. Take your hail-damaged car to Sioux Falls Dent Repair today to get an accurate estimate, compensation, and lifetime warranty results.
If you want to learn more about hail damage repairs or about paintless dent repair with Sioux Falls Dent Repair, please visit our website today.
This is a very common question, first off it depends on many factors when calculating a dent repair price. We run everything through a software system called Mobile Tech Rx. This software was designed quite a few years ago now and tailored specifically to the paintless dent repair industry. This software has all of our pricing programed into it. We simply scan the vehicles vin number to auto populate the vehicles info. From there we enter some additional information on the vehicle including mileage and plate number.
The Process
We will ALWAYS inspect your damage using a paintless dent repair light. This is the most crucial step of the entire estimating process, being able to properly see the damage. Then we measure the overall diameter of the damage, then the depth of the dent, which we do have a dent depth gauge that we can use. From there we then assess any factors such as body line dents, the metal the panel is made up of and so on. Then we figure out what we need to take apart, if anything, to remove the damaged area. From there the system comes up with a number and we come up with a price for a paintless dent repair.
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Before a hail storm, there are several preventative measures you can take to minimize the damage to your vehicle. You can read up on prep before a hail storm here. Unfortunately, many of us aren’t so ‘fortunate’ or ‘lucky’ to have that kind of time to prepare. In the event that you are caught off guard by a hail storm seek immediate shelter and wait until it passes. Once it is clear you can begin gathering information for your insurance providers, and start search for Sioux Falls hail repair experts near you!
First, gather as much information as you can. Start by taking pictures of the damage. You’ll want to make sure everything is in clear lighting and easy to see. A little bit of dirt or glare can easily hide some pretty serious dings. Jot down other important info such as license plate numbers.
Next, call your insurance provider. Let them know the full extent of the damage, and provide them the pictures you took earlier. This will help you determine whether or not to file a claim. For instance, if the damage does not exceed your deductible limit then you will be charged the full amount for repairs. In some cases it may be best to forgo the claim.
Finally, the search for your perfect Sioux Falls hail repair team near you begins. Look for a company that is trustworthy and reliable. Word of mouth is going to be your best resource, but you can often find reviews online. As for the techs themselves, you should find someone that enjoys what they do. Otherwise they may neglect their equipment or be out of practice.
The Best Tech in Town
Sioux Falls Dent Repair provides professional quality dent removal services to residents near and around the Sioux Falls area. If you need dents, hail, or minor collision repair, we are the safest, fastest, and most affordable option available. You can schedule a free damage estimate with us today by calling 605-595-4061 or by filling out our online contact form!