How to estimate hail damage step by step — a PDR estimate without guesswork
A practical recipe for a PDR hail estimate: from counting dents panel by panel, through the flat rate and surcharges, to checking whether the repair is worth it.
How much does PDR hail damage repair cost? What the price depends on
There is no single price for PDR hail repair. We explain which factors raise and which lower the estimate total, and how to read a workshop's quote.
Total loss after hail — when repair is no longer worth it
When the cost of repairing a car after hail approaches its value, the insurer may declare a total loss. We explain how to calculate it and what to watch out for in the estimate.
PDR repair or panel replacement — how to make the decision
Not every dented panel is worth repairing paintlessly. We show how to compare PDR repair with replacement and when replacement is the more sensible option.
Inspecting a car after hail — a PDR technician's checklist
How to inspect a car after hail so the PDR estimate needs no corrections: the order of work, counting dents and a checklist to go through before you leave the car.
How to photograph hail damage — documentation nobody can challenge
Photos are the strongest argument in any discussion about a hail damage estimate. See which shots to take, how to show the dents and how not to lose the documentation.
What is paintless dent repair (PDR)? Benefits, limitations and when it works
How paintless dent removal works, how it differs from conventional panel beating, and how to tell whether a particular dent is suitable for PDR.
Hail season in a PDR workshop — how to organise work during a surge of claims
After a big hailstorm the phone never stops ringing. Here is what to prepare before the season and how to manage the surge of claims so that none gets lost.
What documents do you need for a hail damage claim? The claim file step by step
A complete hail damage claim file shortens conversations with the insurer and protects the workshop in disputes. See what goes into it and at which stage.
Hail damage claims under comprehensive cover — how do they look from the workshop's side?
A hail damage claim under comprehensive cover involves several stages and several parties. See what the workshop does at each step and where jobs most often get stuck.