ST. LOUIS — Meteorologists are warning St. Louis residents to prepare for large hail as severe storms are forecast to hit the St. Louis region on Monday afternoon, putting countless vehicles at risk of costly damage.
With big hail comes big problems. According to Progressive Insurance, hail can total a car more easily than you’d think. Hail typically hits an entire vehicle, creating widespread damage that can be challenging to repair — from cracked windshields to bent frames and, in rare cases, engine damage.
For drivers without access to covered parking, there are still steps you can take before the storms arrive to help protect your vehicle and reduce repair costs.
Avoiding hail damage while parked
The most effective way to protect your car from hail damage is to park under a carport or in a garage. If that’s not an option, consider parking in a public parking garage. While there may be a fee, it’s likely far less than the cost of hail damage repairs…