Vehicle Storm Damage Repair Mankato
Types of Damage a Storm Can Cause
Storms can cause a variety of damage to your vehicle, including:
Hail Damage - Hail can cause extensive damage to your vehicle within minutes. Depending on its size, hail can inflict numerous amounts of dings and dents to your vehicle, and if big enough, break your windshield. Lucky for you, Mankato Motors Collision Center can provide you with a free estimate to remove these dings and dents to get your vehicle back to the original condition.
Flooding or Water Damage - Water can damage your engine’s cylinders, electrical components, interior, and among other things. It can also cause your vehicle to prematurely rust due to the water damage your vehicle has experienced. Mankato Motors Auto Body Repair can eliminate the rust on your vehicle by providing you with certified technicians who perform professional repairs.
Damage from debris like fallen trees - High winds can cause trees and limbs to fall and hit your vehicle. This may result in body damage as well as broken glass, both of which can be corrected by the Mankato Motors Body Shop.
Steps to Take
If your vehicle is damaged due to a storm, we suggest you take the following steps:
Be careful - If your car has flood damage, you may not want to start it since this could damage your engine or start a fire if there’s water in your electrical system. Call a tow company so there is no need to start your vehicle and risk your safety.
Take photos - Take photos of the damage to your car, as well as surrounding areas that show context. This will only help you in the end as your insurance provider may ask for photos of your vehicle after the incident.
Minimize your damage - Securing your vehicle in a garage or overhang is the best way to prevent storm damage. But, if you don’t have access to a shelter for your vehicle, we suggest that you use a tarp to prevent any water from getting into your vehicle in the case that there is glass broken on your car.
Call your insurance company - You’ll be able to find out the specifics of your auto insurance, including how much your deductible is and how to file a claim to have your insurer pay for the repairs that are required at Mankato Motors Auto Body Repair. If you have damaged belongings inside your car, also call your homeowner’s insurance company to file a claim.
Work with Mankato Motors Collision Center - An experienced auto body shop like Mankato Motors Collision Center can repair damage and work with your insurance company, no matter who your insurance provider is, to make the process as easy as possible. Using our photo estimate tool, we can provide you with a precise and accurate estimate of your vehicle.