What hail damage means at auction
Hail-damaged vehicles have dents across the hood, roof, and body panels from a hailstorm. The damage is usually cosmetic, but severe hail can crack glass or dent the roof enough to be branded.
Auction cars are often sold as-is with limited disclosure, so the VIN history is your best protection. Before you bid, run the VIN to check for a matching title brand, prior salvage, theft, lien, and odometer records — the details a listing photo will not show you.