Storm Damage

Hail DamageRepair

Hail storms can leave dozens or even hundreds of dents across your vehicle. PDR is the most cost-effective and insurance-approved method for hail damage repair — no repainting required.
Damage Identification

How to Identify Hail Damage

Hail dents are often small and spread across large areas of the vehicle. They can be difficult to spot in normal lighting conditions. Here’s how to check:

Choose the Right Lighting

Park under a street light at night, or in direct sunlight at a low angle. This reveals the shadows of each dent.

Check Horizontal Panels First

The bonnet, roof and boot lid take the most direct hail impact and are usually the worst affected.

Run Your Hand Across the Surface

Hail dents are often felt before they are seen. Gently run your fingertips across the panel to feel for depressions.

Look From Multiple Angles

Tilt your head and look across the panel at a low angle. Dents appear as small shadows or light distortions.

Repair Process

How Hail Damage Is Repaired

Using specialist PDR tools, I methodically remove each dent without repainting, preserving your vehicle’s original finish.

Full Vehicle Inspection

Using LED reflection boards, I map every dent across all affected panels. A detailed damage report is prepared for you or your insurer.

Panel-by-Panel Approach

I work systematically, completing one panel at a time to ensure nothing is missed. Each panel gets full attention before moving on.

Precision Removal

Each dent is individually pushed out from behind using the correct rod and tip combination. No shortcuts, no rushing.

Quality Check Per Panel

Each completed panel is inspected under specialist lighting before moving to the next. This ensures a consistent finish across the vehicle.

Final Documentation

Before and after photos of every panel for your records or insurance claim. Full completion report provided.

Insurance Claims

Working With Insurance Companies

PDR is recognised and approved by major UK insurance companies as the preferred method for hail damage repair.

I have experience working with UK insurance companies and can assist with the entire claims process.

Report the Damage

Contact your insurance company and report the hail damage. Note your claim reference number.

Get a PDR Assessment

Contact me for a detailed damage report with photographs and an itemised repair quote.

Submit to Insurer

I provide all documentation your insurer requires. Many insurers accept PDR quotes directly.

Approval & Repair

Once approved, I schedule the repair at your convenience.

Completion Report

After repair, I provide full before/after documentation for your insurer to close the claim.

Benefits

Benefits of PDR for Hail Damage

No Repainting Required

Original factory finish fully preserved across all repaired panels.

Lower Insurance Costs

PDR is significantly cheaper than body shop repairs, keeping your claim costs down.

Faster Turnaround

Most hail repairs completed in days, not weeks. No waiting for paint to cure.

Factory Warranty Maintained

No paint disturbed means your factory paint warranty stays intact.

Clean Vehicle History

No respray on record — vehicle history stays clean, protecting resale value.

Environmentally Friendly

No chemicals, solvents or waste materials. A clean, green repair method.

Results

Before & After

Real results from recent hail damage repairs.
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Door ding — BMW 3 Series, passenger door
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Door ding — BMW 3 Series, passenger door
Suitable For

Who Is This Service For?

Trade & Volume Work Welcome

Bulk hail damage repairs available for dealerships and body shops across Northamptonshire and the surrounding area. Fast turnaround, professional results, competitive trade rates.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on the severity. A lightly affected vehicle may take 1–2 days, while heavy hail damage across multiple panels can take 3–5 days. I’ll provide a timeline during assessment.
Most comprehensive car insurance policies cover hail damage. PDR is the preferred repair method for many insurers due to its lower cost.
The vast majority can. However, dents with paint damage, those on sharp body lines, or on panels with prior filler may not be suitable for PDR. I assess each vehicle honestly and advise accordingly.

No — I come to you. For heavy hail damage requiring multiple days, I can work at your location. All mobile, no body shop needed.

Hail repair pricing depends on the number of panels affected, the density and severity of dents across each panel, whether any dents have cracked the paint, and your location. Every vehicle is assessed individually — I count the damage, check access to each panel, and provide a detailed fixed quote. For trade clients with multiple vehicles, volume pricing is available.

Get Started

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