Hail Catastrophe Services
WHEN A HAILSTORMHITS YOUR OPERATION.
Scalable PDR response for dealerships, dealer groups, collision centers, and automotive organizations following major hail events — from immediate assessment through completed repairs.
The Scale of a Hail Event
A MAJOR HAILSTORMDEMANDS A SCALED RESPONSE
When a hailstorm strikes a dealership lot, dealer group, collision center, or fleet operation, it can damage dozens — or hundreds — of vehicles at once. A single storm event can affect an entire inventory in minutes.
Responding effectively requires immediate damage assessment, insurance coordination, organized repair operations, and the right PDR resources. Dent Force has experience managing this full cycle.
From arriving at the site the evening of the event to organizing and completing repairs, Dent Force works alongside automotive organizations to help move through the recovery process efficiently.
Real Event — Gesswein Motors
255
Vehicles damaged in a single hailstorm. Repairs completed in 30 days.
“Peter came to our dealership that evening and helped us assess and organize the loss so we would be prepared for the insurance adjuster the next morning. He arranged a building for the repairs and worked with our insurance adjuster on the loss. We started repairs the following Monday and Dent Force completed its work by September 20th.”
Jim Gesswein, Owner — Gesswein Motors. Event: August 18, 2017.
Who Dent Force Serves
CATASTROPHE RESPONSE FOR
AUTOMOTIVE ORGANIZATIONS
New & Used Car Dealerships
From single-point dealers to multi-store groups. Full-lot assessment, insurance coordination, and efficient PDR repair to move damaged inventory back toward sale.
Learn MoreDealer Groups
Multi-location hail events require coordinated response across stores. Dent Force can organize and manage larger-scale PDR operations.
Learn MoreCollision Centers
Add specialized PDR capacity following major hail events. Support your shop through peak hail-damage volume with proven PDR expertise.
Learn MoreAutomotive Organizations
Fleets, auctions, reconditioning centers and other automotive operations with large vehicle inventories that need a structured PDR response.
Learn MoreThe Response Process
FROM EVENT TO RECOVERY
Dent Force follows a structured process from initial contact through completed repairs — helping organizations move through the post-hail recovery cycle as efficiently as possible.
01
Respond
Understand the event, location, inventory and immediate requirements.
02
Assess
Carefully evaluate affected vehicles and document damage.
03
Coordinate
Work with the organization and insurance stakeholders through the claim and repair process.
04
Mobilize
Organize qualified PDR resources and repair operations.
05
Repair
Efficiently repair appropriate hail damage while maintaining quality standards.
06
Recover
Help move repaired inventory back toward sale or delivery.
Catastrophe Response Capabilities
WHAT DENT FORCEBRINGS TO A HAIL EVENT
- Rapid on-site damage assessment
- Inventory documentation and damage organization
- Insurance adjuster coordination and support
- Scalable PDR repair operations
- Repair facility arrangement and logistics
- Ongoing communication through the repair process
- Experience managing large-volume events
Important to Understand
HONEST ABOUT
PDR'S LIMITS
Not every vehicle damaged in a hailstorm qualifies for PDR. Vehicles with paint damage, severe denting, or complex body lines may require conventional repair alongside or instead of PDR.
Dent Force provides an honest assessment of what can and cannot be addressed with PDR. The goal is always to tell you clearly what is achievable — not to oversell the process.
Coverage and claim decisions remain with the customer's insurance carrier. Dent Force assists with the process but does not determine coverage.
From Organizations We Have Worked With
WHAT THEY SAY
“We had about 50 cars hit twice within two months. Peter helped us through both insurance claims by negotiating the correct amount with the insurance companies. He repaired all the cars and we were able to sell them. He was a great person to work with and would not hesitate to recommend him.”
Chris Livingston
Body Shop Manager—Schulte SubaruSioux Falls, SD
“On August 18th, 2017 we got hit with a hailstorm that damaged 255 of our vehicles. Peter came to our dealership that evening and helped us assess and organize the loss so we would be prepared for the insurance adjuster the next morning. He arranged a building for the repairs and worked with our insurance adjuster on the loss. We started repairs the following Monday and Dent Force completed its work by September 20th. Peter is very professional and trustworthy and I would recommend Dent Force to anyone.”
Jim Gesswein
Owner—Gesswein Motors
Immediate Response
CONTACT DENT FORCE
AFTER A HAIL EVENT
Time matters after a catastrophic hail event. Contact Dent Force immediately to begin the assessment and recovery process.