Expert Auto Hail Repair & Paintless Dent Repair
How Our Hail Repair Process Works
Got hail damage? We make the repair process easy. Whether you haven’t contacted your insurance company yet, already have a claim number, or prefer to handle the claim yourself, choose the option that fits your situation below and we’ll guide you through the next steps.
Need help fast? Call or text us at 888-342-3233 or email hello@expresshailrepair.com
Best if you don't want to deal with insurance hold times, paperwork, or adjusters.
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Get in Touch: Call or text 888-342-3233 and tell us you need to file a claim.
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We File Together: We will initiate the call with your insurer on a simple 3-way call or help submit the claim to generate your claim number.
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We Take Over: We coordinate directly with your insurance adjuster, submit proper hail documentation, and handle all supplements. You sit back and wait for repair day.
Best if you already used your carrier's portal/app or called and have a claim number.
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Send Us Your Claim Number: Text your claim number and insurance company name to 888-342-3233 or email hello@expresshailrepair.com.
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We Handle Your Inspection: Your insurer will tell you how they want to do the initial estimate (see what to watch out for below). We create comprehensive, insurance-ready documentation to ensure every dent is covered.
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We Schedule Your Repair: Keep driving your car while we finalize approval. Once approved, we book your drop-off time.
Best if you prefer filing through your insurance portal or carrier app directly.
Customers must initiate their own claim through their carrier portal to receive an official claim number. Once you file, your insurance company will tell you how they plan to process your first estimate.
What Your Insurance Will Offer for the First Estimate:
Ready to File Yourself? Have This Ready:
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Policy Number: Found on your insurance card or carrier app.
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Date of Storm: The date the hail hit (your official "Date of Loss").
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What to Say: "I am filing a comprehensive claim for vehicle hail damage."
Direct Insurance Lines:
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State Farm: Call 800-732-5246 | Online at statefarm.com
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Progressive: Call 800-776-4737 | Online at progressive.com
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Allstate: Call 800-255-7828 | Online at allstate.com
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American Family: Call 800-692-6326 | Online at amfam.com
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Geico: Call 800-841-3000 | Online at geico.com
Option 1: Sending an adjuster to your home or office
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What to know: Adjusters often write quick estimates that miss subtle hail damage. We can write a secondary supplement to cover the true repair cost.
Option 2: Directing you to a collision body shop or asking for smartphone photos/videos
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The Reality: You are NOT required to use their collision shops or DIY photos!
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Collision body shops specialize in major crashes, not specialized Paintless Dent Repair (PDR). They are often contracted at discounted rates and routinely under-write hail damage. Plus, body shop backlogs can delay your repairs for 2+ months.
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Selfie photos & videos consistently under-count damage. You might take great selfies, but auto dent evaluation requires specialized LED lights to spot real damage. Do you know how to assess an applique or subtle roof contours? Photos miss these every time, leaving thousands of dollars off your estimate.
Option 3: Asking for an estimate from any shop (Hail Specialist Preferred)
The Right Choice: You have the legal right to choose your repair shop! Pick Express Auto Hail Repair so expert hail technicians write your estimate accurately the first time.
Our 4-Step Hail Repair Process
From initial inspection to driving away dent-free, we handle everything—including your insurance.
Free Mobile or On-Site Inspection
We start with a thorough damage assessment. Choose to bring your vehicle to our shop or take advantage of our mobile estimates—where our experts come directly to your home or office. No obligation required.
Insurance Claim & $0 Out-of-Pocket Setup
Navigating insurance can be a headache, so we handle it for you. We work directly with your insurance provider to file the paperwork, negotiate coverage, and help ensure you pay $0 out of pocket in most cases.
Expert Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)
Our master technicians use specialized tools and techniques to gently massage the dents out from behind the panels. This preserves your factory paint finish, maintains your vehicle's resale value, and delivers a flawless result.
Final Quality Check & Delivery
Before handing back your keys, we perform a rigorous multi-point inspection to ensure every detail meets our high standards. We return your vehicle fully restored, clean, and backed by our quality guarantee.
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