17/10/2022
Thunderstorm Predictions for this week.
How to protect your car from hail:
Ride out the hail storm
If you don’t have access to covered parking, another option is to find temporary shelter. Local malls, for example, usually have parking garages where you could park if you know a storm is brewing. If you don’t have a covered place to store your vehicle, find those options for the big storms.
Use blankets or a hail car cover
If you don’t have a shelter option, and you know a storm is coming, get something over your car. Some companies sell car covers specific to this purpose, but you can use your own blankets, as well. Just make sure you duct tape them down—the winds can pick up pretty quickly during hail storms. The tape can leave a sticky residue on your car, but most likely won’t cause any damage to the paint. Prepare in advance for this. Opt for personal safety and don’t do this if the storm is happening within a matter of minutes.
Get Comprehensive and Rental coverage
With insurance, “Comprehensive” doesn’t mean “all encompassing.” Instead, it’s the specific coverage that helps pay for damage caused by things like weather or fire. In most cases, comprehensive insurance will cover hail damage, too. Also, make sure you have Rental coverage—one in 10 Progressive policyholders who have a total loss (meaning their car is damaged beyond repair) do. And it’s an option that helps pay for a rental car if your car is being fixed or replaced. Both Comprehensive and Rental are among the personalized coverages you can add to your Motor Policy.