Hail is the most feared weather phenomenon in the automotive sector because of the damage it inflicts on vehicle bodywork. Dents can compromise a vehicle's value, ruin an investment, or force costly repairs.
Recent climate change is driving up both the frequency and the severity of hailstorms, while insurance policies are covering less and less of the resulting damage. The figures confirm it: in 2024, 433 significant hailstorms were recorded in Italy in the first 8 months alone, with July 2024 ranked by ANIA (the Italian insurance association) as the sixth worst catastrophic event worldwide in terms of insurance losses.
The science: why hailstorms are becoming more violent
Paolo Corazzon, meteorologist at 3BMeteo, explains the mechanism that drives today's extreme storms:
In recent years, hailstorms have become more frequent and more intense, with hailstones reaching record sizes — in some cases as large as a tennis ball. In June 2025, a hailstorm with 10–12 cm hailstones struck the Treviso and Pordenone areas in north-east Italy, causing extensive damage to greenhouses, vehicles and yards.
The concrete solutions: how to protect cars, fleets and yards
These conditions force car owners and dealers to take concrete steps. Today, advanced solutions exist at contained cost that protect every type of vehicle from hail. A solid hail cover provides structural protection for many years, paying back the investment after the very first avoided event.
Covers are available in wood, polycarbonate, metal or PVC. A particularly innovative solution has been developed by Euromet: a fully customisable, modular structure that combines lightness and structural strength, with a high-density polyethylene net that protects vehicles from any type of hail. For the price of a single bodywork repair, you can protect your fleet for years. For an overview of available systems, visit our page dedicated to hail protection covers for cars and fleets.
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The Euromet range: a solution for every need
Euromet offers a wide range of covers and services, each tailored to the individual client:
- Hail Net polyethylene hail protection structures — ideal for large logistics yards and car dealerships.
- Customisable PVC covers (Cicogna, Airone, Pagoda and Abraamo models) — for dealerships and corporate parking lots.
- Polycarbonate covers — for business and residential use.
- Solar canopies — integrated hail protection with energy generation.
- Leasing and rental formulas — yard protection without a heavy upfront investment.
- For single-car owners, the dedicated single-car promotion is also available.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Protect your fleet with Euromet solutions
As Paolo Corazzon explains, hail risk is structurally on the rise. For corporate fleets, dealerships and logistics yards, physical structural protection is the only solution that removes the problem at its source — without depending on increasingly restrictive insurance policies. Contact the Euromet technical office via our contact page for a free on-site survey and a tailored quote.
Free survey and tailored quote
A Euromet technician will get back to you within 24 working hours to analyse the needs of your yard.
Sources: Paolo Corazzon, Meteorologist — 3BMeteo (original statements for EUROMET.IT S.r.l.) · ANIA, weather-event claim statistics 2024 · Legambiente, Città Clima Report 2024 · Rete Meteo Amatori, June 2025 · Federcarrozzieri, 2023–2024 repair data.