Yes, we buy hail-damaged vehicles. The offer depends on the severity of the denting, whether the title was branded as a result, and whether an insurer has already paid you a claim. Do not repair the damage before getting an offer — paintless dent repair on a full car is expensive and rarely returns its cost.
Cosmetic hail damage vs. a branded title
Most hail damage is cosmetic: dents in the hood, roof, and trunk, sometimes with no broken glass. The vehicle is fully driveable and the title stays clean. It appraises lower than an undamaged car, but it is a normal used-car transaction.
If an insurer declared the vehicle a total loss because the repair cost exceeded its value, the title may be branded salvage. That is a different situation with a substantially lower value, and it stays with the car permanently. See our guide on salvage titles.
If insurance already paid you
Many owners take the insurance payout and keep driving the car without repairing it. That is legitimate and common. Just be aware that you were compensated for the damage once, and the buyer will price the unrepaired damage into the offer. That is not double-dipping — it is simply how value works.
Disclose it when you request an offer. It affects nothing about whether we will buy the car, and it makes the online estimate more accurate.
Don't repair it first
Paintless dent repair across an entire hail-struck panel set can run into thousands of dollars. You will rarely recover that in the offer. Get an as-is number, then decide.
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Get my offerFrequently asked questions
Do you buy hail-damaged cars?
Yes, at all five Washington buy centers, whether the damage is cosmetic or the title has been branded.
Should I fix hail damage before selling?
Generally no. Paintless dent repair on a full vehicle is expensive and rarely returns its cost in the offer.
What if my insurance already paid for the hail damage?
That is fine and common. Disclose it — the unrepaired damage is still priced into the offer, but it does not stop us from buying the car.