Hail Protector – The external airbag for your car
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The system sends an email notification to users advising of imminent hail storm
The Hail Protector provides protection from all angles
The Hail Protector inflates to protect against hail damage
The Hail Protector in normal standby state
The Hail Protector cover is inflated via four remote-operated blowers.
The Hail Protector app provides ongoing updates of potential storm threats
The Hail Protector app information is sourced from the National Weather Service
Article Summary
According to the Highway Loss Data Institute, approximately 250,000 cars are damaged by hail every year in the U.S. alone. The average cost of repair comes in at just over US$3,100, so what’s a person to do to protect their vehicle when rain takes the form of ice sculpted golf balls? The obvious solution – airbag the car.
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