Bad hail damage, wish me luck!

[BlueOval1954]

Sorry to hear that mother nature ruined your truck. I know this is after the fact but isn't there a cover that you can put over the vehicle that would protect it from hail storms as such ? Just wondering if that would have been helpful when your not around to move the vehicle to a protected area.

Sponsored

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Sorry to hear that mother nature ruined your truck. I know this is after the fact but isn't there a cover that you can put over the vehicle that would protect it from hail storms as such ? Just wondering if that would have been helpful when your not around to move the vehicle to a protected area.

I believe the OP said in his original post.
His Maverick was parked in the parking lot at Calgary airport when he was out of town.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Sorry to hear that mother nature ruined your truck. I know this is after the fact but isn't there a cover that you can put over the vehicle that would protect it from hail storms as such ? Just wondering if that would have been helpful when your not around to move the vehicle to a protected area.

There are padded as well as inflated hail protective covers of many brands which can be used. Search Amazon or elsewhere.

 

[Skott]

If you want to drive a beater that's fine, I'm not judging because I like crusty old junk trucks too Got a beastly old '91 Toyota 1 ton in the garage beside Valentina.
But personally, I bought a new truck because I like a new truck so I'd rather my $40k investment looks good for as long as it can.

What "investment"?

 

[Blinky]

Sorry to hear that mother nature ruined your truck. I know this is after the fact but isn't there a cover that you can put over the vehicle that would protect it from hail storms as such ? Just wondering if that would have been helpful when your not around to move the vehicle to a protected area.

Unfortunately I wasn't even in the same country as my truck when the hail hit so all the covers in the world wouldn't have saved me but there are a few different styles that may help folks who do see a lot of hail storms.
My hometown doesn't get a lot of hail and I normally park in my garage so this is a pretty new experience for me.

 

[MM Mav]

@Blinky any updates? What did insurance say?

 

[Blinky]

@Blinky any updates? What did insurance say?

I heard from insurance this week, they had two estimates, one at $17,000 which seems really low, and another at just a hair over $20,000.
I got a third done and it was just over $22,000.

Looks like she's not a write off but they also have no idea when they'll be able to get parts so they've told me to keep driving the truck, they'll call when things arrive.

 

[Blinky]

@Blinky any updates? What did insurance say?

Just another update, the truck went in for repairs on November 20th. It took about 3 months to get parts so if anyone's roof is damaged then you probably ought to expect a fairly long wait time.

They called me on Friday to say that I should get the car back on 31 December but I won't hold my breath, repairs like this can be easily delayed.

 

[riparian]

Just another update, the truck went in for repairs on November 20th. It took about 3 months to get parts so if anyone's roof is damaged then you probably ought to expect a fairly long wait time.

They called me on Friday to say that I should get the car back on 31 December but I won't hold my breath, repairs like this can be easily delayed.

Long drawn out process. Hope you've been provided a loaner, and most of all that you're happy with the repairs.

 

[Blinky]

Long drawn out process. Hope you've been provided a loaner, and most of all that you're happy with the repairs.

Aside from the rather long wait, I can't complain too much.
It helps that they didn't take the truck in until all the parts had arrived and they had a rental car waiting for me at the shop.

I am concerned about the repairs since it's a full roof replacement, as soon as spring comes I'll be spending some time with a garden hose checking for any water leaks around the seams and windows. I expect that it'll be ok but with such an invasive process there's plenty of potential for trouble.

Sponsored