Dents By Hand

Protect your vehicle from subpar hail repairs. Discover why Dents By Hand is the trusted choice in Boulder, Denver and beyond.

Don’t Fall for Storm Chaser Traps

After a hail storm hits Boulder, Denver, or other surrounding areas, storm chaser repair companies flood in, promising quick, cheap fixes for your vehicle’s dents. These out-of-town operators often set up temporary shops or partner with dealerships, luring customers with paid deductibles or other scams. But their rushed, subpar repairs can leave your vehicle worse off. Here’s why working with storm chasers is risky—and why you should trust us instead.

Who Are Storm Chasers?

Storm chasers are mobile repair companies that follow hail storms, setting up shop wherever damage occurs. They often lack local licenses, employ inexperienced technicians, and focus on speed over quality. While their low quotes seem appealing, their work can harm your vehicle’s value and appearance, especially on high-end models requiring expert care.

The Risks of Choosing Storm Chasers

Storm chasers prioritize quick profits, leading to serious risks for your vehicle:

• Subpar Repairs: Inexperienced technicians may use improper PDR techniques, leaving uneven surfaces, paint damage, or damaged trim.
• Low-Quality Fixes: Cracked paint is best repaired by repainting but these shops may sell you on touch-up paint which can fail, causing repairs to deteriorate over time, reducing your vehicle’s resale value.
• No Accountability: Once the storm season ends, storm chasers leave town, making it hard to address repair issues or claim warranties.
• Dealership Hail Sales: Storm chasers often partner with dealerships to “repair” hail-damaged vehicles for quick sales, hiding poor fixes that surface later.
• Lack of Transparency: These companies often show up with loaner cars and take your vehicle away to unknown facilities. When they do return with your vehicle, you don’t have access to review the repairs under proper lighting conditions. Ask to see the finish under PDR lights and see if that’s even an option – in most cases it’s not and that is where the lack of quality resides, in the “finished” product. 

These risks can turn a quick fix into a long-term headache, especially for EVs or luxury vehicles needing specialized care.

Here’s an entertaining article by Tom Price: Confessions of a Storm Chaser.

How Dents By Hand Ensures Quality Repairs

You have the right to choose your repair shop, and Dents By Hand offers unmatched reliability for hail damage repairs:

• Free Hail Evaluations: We use advanced reflective LED lighting to detect every dent, ensuring no damage is missed and you can see your vehicle under these lights for yourself. 
• Detailed Documentation: Our high-quality photographs capture dent size, panel counts, and notes on limited access or unique panels such as aluminum. 
• Expert Techniques: Our EV-certified technicians, with 29 years of experience, deliver Invisible Repairs using precise PDR methods, perfect for Tesla, Rivian, Audi, BMW, and other electric vehicles. 
• Removal and Installation (R&I): We request R&I for items like tail lamps or interior panels to access hidden damage, ensuring thorough repairs. We employ dedicated technicians who specialize in these operations. 
• Local Trust: As a Boulder-based shop, we’re here for the long haul, offering warranties and accountability storm chasers can’t match.

Our thorough approach ensures your vehicle is restored to its original condition, protecting its value and your peace of mind.

Choose Dents By Hand for Lasting Quality

Storm chasers come and go, but Dents By Hand is a trusted, local shop serving Boulder, Denver, Longmont, and surrounding areas like Broomfield, Lafayette, and Thornton. Our expert staff excel with high-end vehicles, delivering repairs clients rave about. With the Hand family’s legacy since 1996, we’re committed to quality, not shortcuts. Don’t risk your vehicle to storm chasers—choose Dents By Hand for repairs you can trust.