What to Do When Your Car is Hit by Hail
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The solutions for a car hit by hail are: 1. Cover the car with cotton cloth or place wooden boards on top; 2. Park the car in an underground parking lot or a place where hail cannot reach. The methods to address hail damage are: 1. The car owner should report the incident to the insurance company; 2. Take the car to an auto repair shop or 4S store for repairs. The repair methods for hail damage are: 1. Pull-out method: Insert the hot melt glue stick from the back of the glue gun, plug the glue gun into a power socket, set the glue gun to a higher temperature, preheat for 3 to 5 minutes to allow the hot melt glue to fully melt, pull the trigger of the glue gun, apply the melted glue to the traction pad, and then pull it out; 2. Pry-up method: Remove the interior panel of the car door, pry open the fixing clips of the door panel, disconnect the wiring harness on the door panel, and insert a tool into the door to pry it up.
Driving when it suddenly hails can be quite scary. The car is prone to getting dented, and it's dangerous for people too. I suggest that if conditions permit, immediately find a safe place to park, such as an underground parking lot or under a bridge, avoiding parking near tall trees to prevent falling branches. After parking, turn on the hazard lights to alert vehicles behind you, and move to the center of the back seat, away from the windows to avoid injury from broken glass. Sit quietly in the car and wait for the hail to stop; don't go outside. After the hail stops, carefully check the car body for dents and see if any glass is cracked. If damage is found, take photos as evidence for insurance claims. When driving normally, slow down and maintain a sufficient distance because the road may be slippery, and turn on the wipers to keep visibility clear. Check the weather forecast before heading out to avoid hail in advance, and keep a thick blanket in the car to cover the windows for extra protection in emergencies. Safety is always the most important; never risk it for speed.
Last time I encountered hail on the highway, I was really panicked. I immediately slowed down and drove to a nearby service area, turning on the hazard lights to alert others. Sitting in the car, listening to the hail pinging on the roof, I worried about the windshield breaking, so I had my child sit in the middle of the back seat for safety. I suggest everyone in a similar situation not to push through, but to find a sheltered place like a mall parking garage to take cover. After parking, don’t go outside; wait until the hail subsides before driving again. Afterwards, carefully check the car body for small dents and ensure the glass is intact. Maintain a low speed while driving to increase braking distance and avoid sudden braking that could cause skidding. Listen to weather forecasts in advance to plan your trip better, and keep an old blanket in the car for temporary protection against hail—it’s more practical.
