Frequently Asked Questions

When it comes to inspecting your vehicle for dents, there are a few different types to look for.

Different factors can cause dents of various shapes, sizes, and severity to appear on your car.

Any type of car dent is frustrating and inconvenient.

But knowing how to identify the different types of car dents can help you understand your dent repair service and possibly even help you prevent your car from being dented in the future.

Creased dents can be caused by an object being dragged across a car, like a tree branch, grocery cart, or anything that may form a longer dent. How deep the crease is and where it's located on the car will determine how difficult it will be to remove.

Round dents are some of the most common dents that you’ll find on a vehicle. Usually caused by a large, round object hitting the car (like a basketball) or by hail during a hailstorm, we're typically able to repair this type of dent with paintless dent repair (PDR) techniques.

Extreme dents are caused by large, impactful objects hitting a vehicle with force. They can be caused by another car, a large animal, or even a person. These dents are typically irregular in shape.

Sharp dents are caused by sharp objects that cause a smaller, acute mark on a vehicle. They can be caused by a car door opening into the vehicle or rocks or sticks striking the metal.

Knowledge is power when it comes to finding, identifying, and requesting repairs for the dents that appear on your car.

Arizona's monsoon season begins in June and continues through September.   With it comes higher humidity, which can lead to thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning, hail, high winds, flash flooding, dust storms and extreme heat.  This is a busy season for dent repair professionals because most small car dents are caused by hailstorms. 

Appearing as small balls of freezing rain, a hailstorm can take you by surprise when the weather is warmer.  Although we can repair your hail dents, there are many ways to prepare your car for hailstorms before they happen. 

If you have access to a parking garage, carport, garage, or other shelter, be sure to park your car under shelter long before the hailstorm is supposed to begin. 

Although parking in a parking garage or carport may not completely shelter your car from damage, you can still avoid the full force of the hailstorm. 

Consider parking your car under shelter during the spring even if there isn't a hailstorm forecasted. Thunderstorms and bad weather are more likely to pop up during monsoon season, sometimes unexpectedly or on short notice. 

Purchase a car cover or thick car blanket to protect your vehicle when you’re not driving it. You'll be prepared for a hailstorm before it happens, even if it’s not in the forecast. 

As a side benefit, covering your car when it’s not in use will also protect it from sun damage, pollen, and more.

Having comprehensive insurance coverage for your vehicle is vital in the event of a hailstorm. Most insurance companies will cover the bill for dent repair, including Yavapai Dent Company's paintless dent repair services. 

Research and find a car insurance company that’s right for your vehicle and budget.