Local Hail Damage Repair • Paintless Dent Repair • Insurance Assistance
Hail Repair Near You
Looking for professional hail damage repair nearby? We help Chicago-area drivers repair auto hail damage using paintless dent repair and work with insurance companies throughout the repair process.
- Paintless Dent Repair
- We Work With All Insurance Companies
- $0 Out of Pocket
- Free Rental Car
- Lifetime Repair Guarantee
Tell Us About Your Vehicle
Tell us a little about your vehicle. A hail repair specialist will contact you to schedule a free inspection.
We Handle the Insurance Process
We work directly with your insurance company throughout the repair.
Keep Your Factory Finish
Paintless Dent Repair removes hail damage without repainting whenever appropriate.
Guaranteed for Life
Our hail repairs are backed by a lifetime repair guarantee.
The PDR Sharks Offer
Hail Repair Near You Without the Usual Hassle
$0 Out-of-Pocket Deductible
PDR Sharks may cover your deductible on qualifying insurance-approved hail repairs, so eligible customers pay $0 out of pocket.
Free Rental Vehicle
Stay on the road while your vehicle is being repaired. A rental vehicle is included with qualifying repairs.
We Handle the Insurance Process
We work with your insurance company, document the damage, review the estimate, and help manage necessary supplements.
High-Quality Paintless Dent Repair
Whenever appropriate, PDR removes hail dents without repainting or replacing the original factory-finished panels.
Local Hail Repair
Looking for Hail Repair Near You?
If your vehicle was damaged by hail, you do not need to navigate the repair process alone. We help Chicago-area drivers get their vehicles inspected, work through the insurance repair process, and complete professional hail damage repairs.
A Local Place for Inspection
Get your vehicle inspected so a specialist can assess the hail damage and recommend next steps.
Clear Hail Damage Guidance
Understand the extent of the damage and whether paintless dent repair is appropriate for your vehicle.
Insurance Assistance
We work with your insurance company throughout the repair and claims process.
Professional Paintless Dent Repair
Hail dents are commonly repaired with PDR, which can preserve your factory finish when suitable.
Professional Hail Damage Repair Near You
Paintless dent repair (PDR) is a method for removing hail dents by carefully restoring the damaged metal to its original shape. When the damage is suitable for PDR, the technician works from behind the affected panel using specialized tools, gradually easing the dent out without the need for conventional body filler or repainting.
PDR is commonly used for automotive hail damage because hail dents typically do not break the paint surface. That makes them good candidates for a repair that preserves the factory finish rather than requiring a repaint that may not perfectly match the original color.
What is paintless dent repair?
A technician uses specialized tools to gently massage the dented metal back toward its original form. No sanding, filler, or repainting is involved when the damage is appropriate for PDR.
Can hail dents be repaired without repainting?
In many cases, yes. When the paint surface is intact and the dent is accessible, PDR can remove the dent without repainting the panel.
Will my original factory finish stay intact?
Because PDR does not require repainting, the original factory finish remains on the vehicle when the repair is suitable for the method.
How is the vehicle inspected?
A specialist examines the vehicle in proper lighting to assess the number, size, and location of the dents across each panel and determine whether the damage is appropriate for paintless dent repair.
What if there are many dents across multiple panels?
Hailstorms often affect several panels. Each panel is inspected individually, and the repair plan addresses the documented damage across the vehicle.
Local Hail Repair for Chicago-Area Drivers
We serve drivers in and around the Chicago metropolitan area who need hail damage repair. Whether you are searching for auto hail repair nearby or a local shop that works with your insurance company, we can help you schedule an inspection and walk through the repair process.
Hail damage is not always obvious at a glance. A close inspection can reveal dents across the hood, roof, doors, and trunk that may affect your vehicle's appearance and value. Scheduling a local hail damage inspection is the first step in determining whether paintless dent repair is the right approach for your vehicle.
Why PDR Sharks
The Right Team for Your Hail Repair
Simple Process
How Local Hail Repair Works
Inspection
A specialist examines your vehicle and documents the hail damage across each panel.
Estimate
An estimate is prepared based on the documented damage.
Insurance Review & Approval
The insurance company reviews the covered damage and approves the repair.
Repair
Paintless dent repair is performed to restore the affected panels.
Final Inspection
A final quality inspection is completed before the vehicle is returned.
Guarantee
The repair is backed by a lifetime repair guarantee.
The repair process typically takes about 7–10 days. Timelines can vary based on the extent of the damage, parts availability, and insurance approvals. A more accurate timeframe is provided after the vehicle is inspected.
What Happens After Drop-Off
We Handle the Hard Part
From documenting every dent to working with your insurance company and completing the repair, we handle the process from start to finish.
Every Dent Gets Documented
We perform a complete inspection of your vehicle, documenting the size, severity, and number of dents on each affected panel. This gives us the information needed to prepare a detailed repair estimate for your insurance company.
Hail damage is assessed using a standardized estimating matrix based on dent size, quantity, and panel damage.
We Handle the Insurance Process
Your insurance company will review our estimate either through an in-person adjuster or a virtual assessment using the photos and documentation we provide. We work directly with them throughout the approval and supplement process so you don't have to manage it yourself.
Once the covered repairs are approved, your insurer issues payment according to your policy, less any applicable deductible.
Direct Insurance Coordination
Estimates, supplements, and approvals handled with your insurer — in person or virtually.
Paintless Dent Repair Begins
Once the repair is approved, our technicians restore the damaged panels using Paintless Dent Repair whenever appropriate — removing the dents while preserving the vehicle's original factory finish.
You Don't Leave Until You're Happy
When the repair is complete, we perform a final quality inspection. When you pick up your vehicle, you'll have the opportunity to inspect the repairs yourself before driving away.
And if you ever find something we missed, bring it back. Our repairs are guaranteed for life.
Lifetime Guarantee
Our repairs are guaranteed for life.
Ready to Get Your Car Back to Pre-Storm Condition?
Schedule your free inspection and we'll take it from there.
Local Hail Repair That Works With Insurance
We work with your insurance company throughout the repair process. Here is what the claims process generally looks like:
- 1
Your vehicle is inspected and the hail damage is documented.
- 2
An estimate is prepared based on the documented damage.
- 3
The insurance company may inspect the vehicle directly or use photographs and documentation.
- 4
The insurer reviews the covered damage.
- 5
Additional documented damage may be addressed with the insurer through the normal repair and supplement process when applicable.
- 6
Repairs proceed after the necessary approvals are in place.
We are a repair provider, not your insurance company. We do not determine insurance coverage or guarantee that a particular claim will be approved. Coverage depends on your policy and your insurance company's review of the claim.
How It Works
See How Your Deductible Can Be Reduced
Your insurance claim may include both an insurance-paid portion and a deductible that would normally be your responsibility. For qualifying repairs, a special repair discount may reduce some or all of that out-of-pocket amount.
A Typical Approved Repair
The full bar represents the total approved repair amount. Your insurer pays the larger portion; your deductible is the part you would normally pay out of pocket.
With a Qualifying Repair Discount
Potential Customer Out-of-Pocket: $0for qualifying repairs, subject to policy terms, claim approval, and applicable law
Normally, your deductible is the portion of an approved insurance repair that you would pay out of pocket. For qualifying repairs, we may apply a special discount toward that portion of the repair. We still collect the insurance-paid portion of the approved repair amount, while the qualifying discount may reduce or eliminate what you would otherwise pay out of pocket.
Example Repair
- Approved repair amount:
- $5,000
- Insurance-paid portion:
- $4,000
- Customer deductible:
- $1,000
- Qualifying repair discount:
- up to $1,000
- Potential customer out-of-pocket:
- $0
Example only. Actual repair amounts, deductibles, coverage, and discounts vary. This is not a quote or guarantee of pricing.
Eligibility varies by repair, insurance claim, policy, shop participation, and applicable law. Insurance coverage and claim approval are determined by your insurer. Ask us whether your vehicle qualifies.
Tell us about your vehicle and insurance coverage to see what options may be available.
Lifetime Repair Guarantee
Our hail repairs are backed by a lifetime repair guarantee. If you have questions about what the guarantee covers, ask your specialist during the inspection.
Common Questions
Local Hail Repair FAQ
Ready to See If Your Vehicle Qualifies?
Schedule a free local hail damage inspection. A specialist will contact you to walk through the repair and insurance process.