Most of the time when we worry about our car getting damaged, we imagine a collision. However, nature can surprise us—sometimes rather unpleasantly—by causing a tree to fall on the hood or by calling up a hail storm to crack our windshield. In fact, Oklahoma ranks fifth in the country for the most property damage caused by hail during 2017. To prevent the need for auto glass and car dent repair, the guide below looks at some steps you can take to protect your vehicle from the elements. 

3 Tips for Avoiding Weather-Related Car Dent Repair

1. Park Inside

Since hail storms can come out of nowhere, it’s best to keep your vehicle parked in a place where it is covered from the elements. For those who do not have a garage, consider investing in a carport. In addition to shielding your vehicle from storms, it will also stop your car from baking in the sun when it is not in use. Among other issues, heat can make your car’s vital fluids evaporate, lower the pressure in the tires, and can shorten battery life.

2. Consider Window Tinting

While a garage or carport is useful, your vehicle won’t always be at home. Therefore, in Oklahoma, where July’s average high is 93 degrees, many car owners invest in window tinting. In addition to shielding your car from the effects already mentioned, this can also block sunlight from fading your upholstery, drying out and eventually cracking the dashboard, or fading your paint. When out driving, it will protect you from these same UV rays, which could otherwise contribute to premature skin damage.

3. Don’t Drive During Inclement Weather

While many people know not to venture out during the middle of a tornado or periods of heavy fog, rain is also dangerous—accounting for approximately 50% of weather-related collisions. The combination of slick roads, the risk of hydroplaning, poor visibility, and some people’s unwillingness to adjust their driving accordingly can have terrible consequences; in the best of cases, car dent repair is all that’s required, while in others, medical attention is needed.

Sometimes, no amount of preventive measures on our part can stop hail from hitting our car or an accident from occurring. If this happens to you, contact the experts at Premier Collision Center in Broken Arrow, OK, for car dent repair. With over 500 years of combined experience, this team performs auto body work, window tinting, and upholstery repair. Visit their website to learn more about their services, read satisfied customer reviews on their Facebook page, or call (918) 258-9595 to schedule service today.