How to protect your car from hail this summer

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Santam personal lines underwriting manager Marius Neethling says hail is extremely destructive.

Hailstones can measure up to 7cm in diameter and can cause major damage to cars. Picture: SUPPLIEDHail stones vary from the size of marbles to the size of golf balls. They cause millions of rand in damage a year. In 2018, short-term insurer Santam paid out more than R610m in hail and special peril-related claims. To avoid expensive damage, it is worth being prepared for hail season.

The cost to repair and replace vehicles varies according to the severity of a storm. . Not only are the costs crippling, but repairs can take months, depending on the availability of car parts and the capacity of motor body repairers.

 

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