7 Signs Your Car Has Hail Damage (Even If You Didn't See the Storm)

1. Shallow round dimples on horizontal panels

Roof, hood, and trunk take the worst of it. Bend down and look across the panel at an angle in direct sunlight — dents appear as shadow distortions.

2. Dimples on the top of fenders

Often missed in casual inspection. Walk around the car at eye level with the panel.

3. Cracked or chipped paint on edges

Larger hail can chip clearcoat on body line edges, hood lips, and roof rails.

4. Cracked windshield or side glass

Stars, chips, or cracks that weren't there before the storm.

5. Damaged trim, mirrors, or antennas

Plastic trim can crack under big hail. Side mirrors and shark-fin antennas are vulnerable.

6. Bent or dented sunroof / moonroof glass

Tempered glass on sunroofs can crack or shatter. Inspect with the cover open.

7. Dimples discovered at the car wash

Soap film highlights dents you'd miss when dry. Many drivers first notice hail damage at the wash.

Use a light board test

Any reputable Dallas PDR shop will inspect your vehicle for free under a striped light board. Five-minute appointment, written estimate same day.

Get a free hail damage estimate in Dallas-Fort Worth. Max Exteriors PDR is North Texas's trusted paintless dent repair shop — insurance approved, no deductible options available, mobile service across DFW. Call (214) 399-9385 or schedule a free consultation.