Hail Damage in Kyle, TX? Here’s What to Do
Central Texas gets hit with hail multiple times a year. One afternoon storm can put dozens of dents in your hood, roof, and trunk lid. If you came out to your car after a hail storm in Kyle, Buda, or San Marcos and found damage, here is exactly what to do.
Step 1: Document the Damage Immediately
Before you drive anywhere, photograph every panel of your vehicle in good light. Take close-up shots of individual dents and wide shots showing the full extent of damage. This documentation matters for your insurance claim — do not skip it.
Step 2: Contact Your Insurance Company
Hail damage is typically covered under the comprehensive portion of your auto insurance policy, not collision. Comprehensive coverage does not affect your fault rating and typically has a separate (often lower) deductible. Report the claim promptly — most policies require timely notification.
Step 3: Choose Your Repair Method
For hail damage, you generally have two options:
Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)
PDR uses specialized tools to massage dents out from behind the panel, without any painting. It is the fastest, most cost-effective option for hail damage — and when done by a skilled technician, it is invisible. PDR works well when the dents are shallow and the paint is not cracked or broken.
Traditional Body Repair and Paint
When hail dents are deep, numerous, or when the paint is cracked, PDR is not sufficient. Traditional repair involves filling, sanding, priming, and repainting the affected panels. The result is the same — factory-quality finish — but it takes longer and costs more.
At Chapa Autocraft, we assess your specific damage and recommend the right method. We do both PDR and traditional collision repair in-house.
Step 4: Beware of Storm Chasers
After major hail events, fly-by-night PDR shops set up in parking lots and chase the business. These operations are often unlicensed, do substandard work, and disappear before you can bring the car back if something is wrong.
Use a shop with a physical address and a long-standing reputation in the community. Chapa Autocraft has been at 700 Veterans Dr in Kyle since 2008. We are not going anywhere.
Schedule Your Hail Damage Repair in Kyle, TX
Chapa Autocraft handles hail damage insurance claims directly. We assess the damage, write the estimate, and work with your adjuster. You drop off your car and pick it up looking like the storm never happened.
Call 512-504-9577 or stop by 700 Veterans Dr, Kyle, TX 78640. We serve Kyle, Buda, San Marcos, Mountain City, and all of Hays County.
Also see: Paintless dent and hail repair | Collision repair | Service area
