WRC Collision repairs vehicle hail damage at 6926 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood. Most hail dents are removed with paintless dent repair (PDR), preserving factory paint. Light hail damage runs $500-$1,500, moderate $1,500-$3,500, severe $3,500-$7,000+ — and comprehensive insurance typically covers it. Free estimates — call (818) 765-8500.
Hail is rare in Los Angeles — which is exactly why so many Angelenos get caught off guard by it, whether from a freak local storm, a mountain drive to Big Bear or Mammoth, or a road trip through Arizona or Texas. A single storm can leave dozens or even hundreds of small dents across your hood, roof, and trunk. The good news: hail damage is one of the most repairable forms of body damage, and in most cases we can erase it completely without repainting a single panel.
Why Paintless Dent Repair Is Perfect for Hail
Hail dents are typically shallow, round, and free of paint damage — the textbook case for paintless dent repair. Our PDR technicians work each dent from behind the panel with precision tools, massaging the metal back to its original contour while your factory paint stays untouched. No filler, no repainting, no color-match risk, and no diminished resale value from a repaint showing up on inspection. A hood with forty hail dents can come out of PDR looking exactly as it did the day before the storm.
What Hail Damage Repair Costs
Hail repair is priced per dent count and panel. Light damage — a scattering of dents on one or two panels — typically runs $500-$1,500. Moderate damage across hood, roof, and trunk runs $1,500-$3,500. Severe damage with creased dents or cracked paint may combine PDR with conventional repair and refinishing, running $3,500-$7,000+. We map and count every dent under specialized lighting during your free estimate, so your quote is based on your actual damage, not a guess.
Hail Damage and Your Insurance
Hail falls under comprehensive coverage — not collision — which means a hail claim typically doesn't affect your rates the way an at-fault accident does. We document the damage with your adjuster's requirements in mind, supply the dent map and photos, and bill your carrier directly. If a storm damaged many vehicles in the area, insurers often set up catastrophe claim teams; we've worked with them and know the paperwork cold. Your only job is to drop off the car.
Don't Wait on Hail Damage
Hail dents don't rust immediately if the paint is intact, but time still works against you: insurance claims have filing deadlines, dents accumulate dirt lines that make PDR harder, and summer heat can slightly relax metal in ways that complicate repair. More practically — a hail-damaged car loses 10-20% of its trade-in value. If your vehicle took hail, get it documented and estimated within a few weeks of the storm, even if you schedule the repair for later.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does hail damage repair cost?
At WRC Collision, light hail damage runs $500-$1,500, moderate multi-panel damage $1,500-$3,500, and severe damage $3,500-$7,000+. Because hail is usually covered by comprehensive insurance, many customers pay only their deductible. Estimates with a full dent count are free.
Does insurance cover hail damage on cars?
Yes — if you carry comprehensive coverage, hail is a covered peril, and claims generally don't raise rates the way at-fault collision claims do. You pay your comprehensive deductible; insurance covers the rest. We work directly with all major carriers and handle claim documentation for you.
Can hail dents be repaired without repainting?
In most cases, yes. Paintless dent repair removes typical hail dents while preserving your factory finish — the ideal outcome for both appearance and resale value. Only dents with cracked paint or sharp creases need conventional repair and refinishing, and we'll identify those during your estimate.
Is a car totaled if it has hail damage?
Only when repair costs exceed the insurer's threshold of the vehicle's value — typically on older cars with severe, all-panel damage. For most vehicles, hail damage is very repairable. If your insurer wants to total a car you'd rather keep, bring us the estimate; PDR-based repair is often far cheaper than the conventional repair quote that triggered the total-loss decision.
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Last updated: July 25, 2026