Guides

Thirteen guides. Written for first-timers.

Organized by when you need each one: immediate steps after a storm, understanding what's actually repairable, picking a shop, and the legal specifics of your state.

Immediate steps

What to do after hail hits your car

The flagship 9-step guide. Print-ready PDF checklist. Shareable on Nextdoor after storms.
How to document hail damage for insurance

Photo angles, lighting, what to include. 5 minutes with a phone does 80% of the job.

Context

When is hail season in Kansas City?

April through July peak. Climatology, storm tracks, and why Olathe gets hit first.
What size of hail damages cars?

Dime-size rarely, nickel-size sometimes, quarter-size almost always. The damage-size chart.

Process

Cost

Resale

Picking a shop

Storm chaser vs local PDR shop

Warning signs of traveling techs. Why local permanence matters for warranty enforcement.

Legal

Call Start Claim