Sioux Falls Auto Hail Damage Repair
We work directly with your insurance company to remove hail dents fast, save your factory paint, and keep your vehicle's value intact. Skip the body shop waiting room.
Don't let a body shop cut your roof off.
When a severe Midwest hailstorm hits Sioux Falls, traditional body shops get backed up for months. Worse, their method of repairing heavy hail damage often involves grinding off your factory paint, filling dents with Bondo, or physically cutting and replacing your car's roof panel.
At Big Lou's Dent Repair, we do it differently. We use specialized Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) tools to meticulously massage hundreds of hail dents back to their original shape from behind the panel.
- Retains your 100% factory paint finish
- Prevents negative marks on your Carfax report
- Completed in days, not weeks or months
- The preferred repair method by major insurance companies
The Zero-Headache Insurance Process
Dealing with insurance after a hailstorm is stressful. Lou makes it easy. We handle the adjusters, the supplements, and the paperwork so you don't have to.
File Your Claim
Contact your insurance provider to file a "Comprehensive" claim for hail damage. Get your claim number and text it directly to Lou.
Drop Off & Assessment
Bring your car to our Sioux Falls shop. We will wash it, pull it under our specialized PDR lights, and provide a full, accurate estimate to your insurance company.
Fast Repair
Once approved, we meticulously massage every dent out of your vehicle. You get your car back looking showroom new, weeks faster than a standard body shop.
We negotiate the supplements and handle the adjusters.
Insurance companies are notorious for writing initial hail estimates extremely low. If you take that initial check to a standard shop, you'll be on the hook for the difference. We don't let that happen.
Once your vehicle is in our shop, we use specialized PDR lighting to map every single dent. We submit a comprehensive "supplement" directly to your insurance provider (State Farm, Geico, Progressive, Farmers, etc.) ensuring they pay for 100% of the true damage. We also help coordinate your rental car coverage so your life doesn't stop while your car is in the shop.
Serving the Entire Sioux Empire
Hail storms don't just hit city limits. Whether your car was battered in a Minnehaha County supercell or you caught a freak storm down in Lincoln County, Big Lou is your local PDR expert.
Hail Damage FAQs
Will claiming hail damage make my insurance rates go up?
No. Hail damage is classified as an "Act of Nature" and falls under your Comprehensive coverage. By law, insurance companies generally cannot raise your individual rates for comprehensive claims.
Do I have to use the body shop my insurance recommends?
Absolutely not. "Steering" is illegal. You have the right to choose who repairs your vehicle. Big Lou's Dent Repair works with ALL insurance companies, including State Farm, Geico, Progressive, and Farmers.
How long does hail repair take?
While traditional body shops can take 1 to 3 months to replace roofs and repaint panels, our Paintless Dent Repair process typically takes 3 to 7 days once the vehicle is dropped off and the estimate is approved.
Got hail damage? Don't wait.
Text Lou your claim number or a few photos of your vehicle to get the process started. We'll take it from here.
Text or Call Lou: (605) 215-1060