Hail dents gone. Factory finish saved.
Emporia and Lyon County took real hail this season. We are set up at 812 E 6th Ave to work it. Free damage evaluation, no obligation, and our ultimate goal on every vehicle is to save your factory finish 100%.
Emporia, KS 66801
Across from Bunge — the tallest building in town.
Sun 7AM–12PM
or by appointment
Your local auto body shop in Emporia
Real photos, taken here. If you have driven E 6th Ave past the grain elevators, you have gone by us.
How it works
File a claim
Open the comprehensive claim with your insurance company. Hail is a comprehensive loss, not a collision, so it is not an at-fault claim against you.
Get your first estimate
Your carrier will put together an initial estimate. Bring it along with your claim number when you come see us.
Come on down
Pull up under the shaded pavilion at 812 E 6th Ave. We will go over the claim with you, look at the vehicle together, and get you on the schedule.
Not sure it is even worth claiming? Stop by anytime during business hours and we will tell you straight, on the spot. No appointment, no charge, no obligation.
Saving your factory finish
Hail dents are stretched metal, not broken paint. As long as the clear coat has not cracked, the panel can be worked back to shape from behind using specialty rods and a reflection board. Nothing is sanded, no filler goes on, and nothing gets sprayed.
That matters more than it sounds. Factory paint is applied and cured under controlled manufacturing conditions, so preserving it can help protect appearance and value. As a specialized auto body shop, we use paintless dent repair whenever the damage qualifies instead of automatically sanding, filling, and repainting a panel.
Come see the work for yourself. Pull in under the pavilion and we will walk you through exactly what we are going to do to your car before anything starts.
Going through insurance?
Hail is generally handled under the comprehensive part of an auto policy rather than collision, and comprehensive claims are typically not treated as at-fault losses. Your specific coverage and deductible depend on your own policy — check your declarations page or ask your agent.
On the repair side, we document the damage panel by panel and give you a written evaluation you can hand to an adjuster. If the first estimate misses dents that only show up under proper lighting, we can explain how a supplement works. And in Kansas, as everywhere, you choose the shop — an insurer can recommend one, but the decision is yours.
Questions people ask
What kind of auto body shop is Discount Dents?
We specialize in hail damage, paintless dent repair, door dings, creases, and dent removal. We are not presenting ourselves as a full collision-rebuilding or general repainting shop. Our strongest fit is damage that can be repaired while keeping the original factory finish.
How long does hail damage repair take in Emporia?
Most hail-damaged vehicles are finished in roughly five to seven business days once the vehicle is dropped off and the repair plan is approved. Light damage can sometimes be turned around faster. Heavy damage across every panel takes longer, and we will tell you the realistic timeline before you commit.
Do you have to repaint a car after hail damage?
Usually not. When the paint is not cracked or chipped, paintless dent repair works the metal back into shape from behind the panel. No sanding, no filler, and no respray. The original factory finish stays on the vehicle, which is better for long-term value than a repainted panel.
Is hail damage covered by insurance?
Hail damage is normally handled under the comprehensive portion of an auto policy rather than collision, and comprehensive is generally not treated as an at-fault loss. Coverage and deductible amounts depend entirely on your individual policy, so check your declarations page or ask your agent or carrier directly.
Can I choose my own hail repair shop in Kansas?
Yes. You decide who repairs your vehicle. An insurer may recommend a shop, but the choice belongs to you.
How much does hail damage repair cost?
Cost depends on how many dents are on each panel and how deep they are, so there is no single number. Light hail on a couple of panels is very different from heavy hail across a whole vehicle. Come by and we will give you a free written evaluation before any work begins, so you know exactly where you stand.
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment needed. Come by any time during business hours, pull up under the shaded pavilion, and we will come out and look at the vehicle with you. Bring your claim number and first estimate if you already have them.
Where to find us
812 E 6th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801
Across from Bunge — the tallest building in town.
Open Monday through Saturday 7AM to 7PM, and Sundays until noon or by appointment. No appointment needed — pull up under the shaded pavilion any time we are open and we will come out to you.
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