Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
My Ford F-150 took a direct hit from baseball-size hail, and the damage is far worse than I expected. The insurance estimate came back at $13,000, but that's only part of the story.
This truck isn't just my daily driver. It's the truck I use to tow our camper, compare against new pickups for reviews, and create content for Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk. Now it's headed to the body shop, and I'm worried about what that means for future truck reviews, trade-in plans, and repair delays.
In this video, I walk you around the truck, show the damage to the windshield, roof and body panels, explain what Progressive estimated for repairs, and discuss what happens next.
Have you ever had a vehicle damaged by hail? How long did repairs take? Let me know your experience in the comments.
Chapters:
00:00 Baseball-size hail hits my Ford F-150
00:42 What happened during the storm
01:55 Broken windshield and glass inside the truck
03:01 $13,000 insurance estimate
04:31 Roof damage inspection
07:01 Why this affects my business
09:19 What's next for the F-150
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My Ford F-150 took a direct hit from baseball-size hail, and the damage is far worse than I expected. The insurance estimate came back at $13,000, but that's only part of the story.
This truck isn't just my daily driver. It's the truck I use to tow our camper, compare against new pickups for reviews, and create content for Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk. Now it's headed to the body shop, and I'm worried about what that means for future truck reviews, trade-in plans, and repair delays.
In this video, I walk you around the truck, show the damage to the windshield, roof and body panels, explain what Progressive estimated for repairs, and discuss what happens next.
Have you ever had a vehicle damaged by hail? How long did repairs take? Let me know your experience in the comments.
Chapters:
00:00 Baseball-size hail hits my Ford F-150
00:42 What happened during the storm
01:55 Broken windshield and glass inside the truck
03:01 $13,000 insurance estimate
04:31 Roof damage inspection
07:01 Why this affects my business
09:19 What's next for the F-150
Thanks to our friends at Screen ProTech for supporting the channel. Protect your truck's screens and interior trim from scratches:
screenprotech.com/tim
Check out that Michelin mat here: amazon.com/dp/B0GLHCV9RG?maas=maas_adg_2FB578B4CE33ACF818F93A6814D9DC10_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
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Interested in owner reviews? Check out this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8PJw4jHcHhd-yzt-YcediZtfw2imipPL
Trying to find the most reliable trucks and SUVs?: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8PJw4jHcHhdr5YpBbNbL9bRpKdm63FTF
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