Living in Texas means there’s a lot of crazy weather no matter what time of the year it is. And even though it isn’t hail season, the damage hail can cause has always been a big issue for Sprinter Vans in Dallas, Texas. Needless to say, it’s a pretty common problem all drivers have and it’s certainly a bad experience when you walk out to your Sprinter Van and see the damage after a storm. The Sprinter Center understands the feeling and we are always looking for the fastest way to repair your Sprinter Van and have it front-line ready.
When it comes to hail storms, Texas has some of the worst in the U.S. It’s unfortunate, but nature happens. However, it also cannot be ignored. So, what can you do once your Sprinter Van has been damaged by hail?
If you spot damage, your first instinct might be to take your Sprinter Van into a repair shop ASAP. However, before you do that, you absolutely need to record all the damage you see both in writing and with pictures. On top of that, be sure to write down the date and time of the hail storm. It also never hurts to get a second opinion from your insurance company.
And for the future, you’ll have all the documentation you need if another problem pops up. It’s always best to let your insurance company know prior to taking your Sprinter Van into the repair shop so the technicians can get the go-ahead to begin working.
After you’ve recorded everything, talked with insurance, and filed claims, you should take your Sprinter Van to a repair shop. With how unpredictable the weather can be in Dallas, the damage could easily get worse if another storm rolls in. Waiting could cause a few hiccups during the claim process with the insurance company– making it much harder to file if something else were to happen.
When it comes down to it, hail can do a lot more damage to your Sprinter Van than you may be aware of. As for spotting it, the easiest places to look are on any of the windows since cracks aren’t too difficult to find. So, how do you spot the less noticeable damage? More often than less, when larger pieces of hail hit a window, it doesn’t just hurt the glass.
Look for damage around the window casings. They may have loosened or been dented. As for the rest, the exterior of your Sprinter Van takes the most damage. The fastest way to get your Sprinter Van repaired it to make sure you keep track of the damage on the sidings, lights, air vents, and air condition– as well as any other thing on the exterior of your Sprinter.
The best way to make sure your Sprinter Van is repaired is by going to a repair shop. A dealership may sound like a good idea, but they don’t necessarily service your Sprinter Van in the way repair shops do. Dealerships aren’t as well-suited for the effort, time, and care your Sprinter Van requires. On the other hand, repair shops were made specifically to fix all types of damage– including hail. Repair shops have technicians who specialize in repairing and caring for Sprinter Vans. It’s always a good bet to trust in a repair shop to properly buff out dents, do proper welding, and have the tools needed for hail damage repair.
It can be a challenging processing looking for a great repair shop for your Sprinter Van in Dallas, Texas. However, The Sprinter Center’s shops were designed specifically for Sprinter Van repair. Not only do our booths fit Sprinter Vans, but we also have technicians who specialize in working on Sprinter Vans.
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