Create a Vehicle Report of Car Hail Damage with i-DENT-ify’s Innovative Technology

Car hail damage can cause significant stress for vehicle owners. Depending on the severity of the hail storm, car hail damage can add up fast. In fact, damages could range between R550 for smaller dents to R3000 and upwards for more significant damage. Since hail is made up of frozen water droplets (ranging from around “3mm to 5cm”), damages can be substantial.

Luckily, most comprehensive car insurance packages will cover hail damage if you report the damages correctly. This is where the i-DENT-ify app helps car owners. Utilising artificial intelligence (AI), i-DENT-ify enables car owners to create a digital record of any damages and dings caused by hail or other factors.

In the event of car hail damage, the most important aspect is to document the damages, get an estimate quote, and file your comprehensive insurance claim. While nominal damages might not be worth claiming (as the overall cost might not meet the deductibles), more significant damages could ultimately total your car or require costly repairs.

How i-DENT-ify Helps with Insurance Claims

If you’ve experienced car hail damage, it is imperative to document the damage for insurance and repair purposes. I-DENT-ify does this in a few simple steps. Using powerful AI-based technology, the app is specially trained using millions of images of cars. It knows precisely what vehicles ‘should’ look like and is trained to pick up any scratches, blemishes, or other issues. In the event of car hail damage, users would follow this trajectory.

Step 1 - Start your inspection: Choose the function that you need. Are you renting or returning a hire vehicle? Selling or evaluating your car, or reporting a claim to insurance? In the case of car hail damage, click on the last option.

Step 2 - Complete the inspection: Next, it’s time to start the inspection of all hail damage. Ensure your vehicle is parked in a well-lit area and is relatively clean and dry. The app will prompt you to take specific pictures so that all dents and damages are documented.

Step 3 - Review the inspection: After completing the in-app assessment, i-DENT-ify will send almost immediate results. Once received, you can confirm or reject the dents and scratches found by the app. If you’re satisfied with the results, the final, independent inspection report can be shared with your insurance company for claim purposes.

Navigating Car Hail Damage

While i-DENT-ify allows car owners to easily document damages and compile professional reports, getting stuck in a hail storm can be an incredibly daunting experience. In the event of such a storm, the following tips are advised.
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‍1. If possible, stop driving the car. Hail falls very quickly, and the longer you drive in a hailstorm, the more damage you will sustain. If you need to get to a safe place to stop, drive slowly (no more than 50km per hour).

2. Try to find an area with dry, undercover parking, like a shopping mall, parking garage, or petrol station.

3. If you cannot find a sheltered area but have a hail blanket or any other blanket in your car, place it over your vehicle once you find a place of safety.

4. Turn your vehicle around so that the front of your car faces the storm, rather than the back. A vehicle’s headlights and windscreen can handle more impact than the taillights and side windows.

5. Stay inside your car until the hailstorm passes. It’s also advisable to check with your car insurance company to see if they cover hail damage before such an incident occurs.

It’s also advisable to check with your car insurance company to see if they cover hail damage before such an incident occurs.

Try i-DENT-ify Today

Download the i-DENT-ify app for free and explore how AI-driven tools can easily help you report damages. Whether you’re selling a vehicle, renting a hire car, or filing insurance claims, i-DENT-ify always gives users quality results and great peace of mind.