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Hail and Shade Structures Designed for Auto Dealerships

VPS designs, manufactures, and installs hail protection systems and shade structures for auto dealerships in hail-prone regions of the world. If you’re looking for trusted protection for valuable assets on your commercial property, our car canopies for hail can help keep your vehicles secure. Explore how our car dealership canopies can help prevent damage to your inventory if you encounter a storm.

As VPS has expanded and refined our product line to include car dealership canopies and shade structures, our primary goal remains the same: protecting auto dealerships’ fleets from catastrophic losses due to hail events. As a stronger, more appealing alternative to hail nets for auto dealers, we provide a completely modular and permanent system: one that’s designed and engineered to the local building code, that’s fully customizable to each dealership’s location and layout.

Auto hail protection is a big concern for auto dealers located in hail-prone regions across North America. A sudden storm can produce catastrophic results, wiping out millions of dollars in inventory and assets in minutes. Don’t let that happen to your inventory; ensure it’s well-protected.

The Benefits of Car Dealership Hail Canopies

Hail can significantly damage cars in dealer lots, and investing in a car canopy for hail can save your business thousands over time. With our sturdy, reliable car dealership canopies, you can provide enhanced security for your inventory and help keep inventory in top condition for potential buyers.

Car dealership hail canopies can:

Minimize the risk of inclement weather impacting operations: When you invest in auto hail protection, you can help reduce risk and liability while moving forward with day-to-day operations regardless of the weather.
Protect inventory: Car dealership canopies may offer increased security for inventory, helping you have peace of mind that your cars on the lot have more shielding.
Keep customers comfortable in shaded areas: While shopping for cars in summer months, customers can stay cool and comfortable with the shade from your lot canopy.
Keep cars cool: As they shade your inventory from the sun, auto canopies can help prevent cars from getting too hot and make them more accessible for potential buyers during test drives and inspections.

Whatever your requirements and property size, you can work with our expert team at VPS to design and install custom canopies to fit your requirements. We customize our auto hail protection offerings for your unique property and applications to give you the most value for your investment.

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Hail Protection Structure Options for Auto Dealerships

Auto dealership hail protection is one of the most vital features for protecting cars on the lot. VPS creates high-quality solutions designed to withstand hail even in the most intense weather regions of the United States.

Covered Walkways

Covered walkways provide a comfortable viewing experience for customers in various weather conditions. The covering is also helpful for preventing slipping hazards since the pavement receives less exposure to rain, hail, and snow and encourages customers to walk around and view the dealership’s selection.

Cantilevers

A cantilever is a unique auto dealership hail protection solution because it saves on parking and maneuvering space. The cantilever is free standing so customers and cars can move about more freely — there are no obstructive supportive bracing, columns, or posts common in other structures. This feature also allows dealerships to store more vehicles in the lot.

Mass Coverage

Mass coverage is an option for auto dealerships that need mid- to large-scale hail protection for storage or an oversized parking area. The modular design of the VPS mass coverage structure allows auto dealerships to set the width and length of the structure to match their unique situation. There are also shape options, including the Diamond Protector and Panama Protector to suit any auto dealership layout.

Solid Membrane

VPS can also fit many of our structures with several types of customizable solid membrane fabrics, including HDPE scrim, PTFE, and PVC. Our team uses a fabric patterning, welding, and attachment process to attach the material. There are also several color options, although PTFE only has a white option.

Solar Integrated Hail Protection

VPS combines the hail protection of shading structure with solar panel technology to create a multi-purpose solution for auto dealerships. These shade structures allow dealerships to promote renewable energy and help to keep their merchandise safe from hail.

Ways to Protect Your Car Dealership from Hail

If you’re seeking effective hail protection for auto dealerships, consider VPS permanent hail structures as an excellent solution. Our durable, maintenance-free, and visually appealing car dealership canopies offer reliable protection for your inventory. Whether you have a small or large dealership, our commercial hail protection for cars can be custom-designed to cover thousands of vehicles.

Key advantages of our custom hail protection structures for car dealerships include:

Ways to Protect Your Car Dealership from Hail

Key advantages of our custom hail protection structures for car dealerships include:

Tailored solutions: Our hail protection structures are fully customizable, ensuring that your business receives a precise solution tailored to your specific needs.
Scalability and versatility: No project is too big or small for us. Our modular structures can be joined or custom-designed to fit your available space.
Brand enhancement: Choose from our range of color options to complement your dealership branding and enhance the exterior aesthetics.
Low maintenance: Our permanent structures are designed for hassle-free maintenance, allowing you to focus on your dealership operations.
Balanced lighting: While solid, permanent coverings require additional lighting, our strong fabrics allow sufficient light penetration during the day, ensuring visibility.
Additional accessories: Customize your hail protection structure with accessories such as lighting, surveillance, post pads, signage, and logos.

Join the ranks of leading dealer groups and regional dealers across the Hail Belt who trust VPS to safeguard their inventory. Explore our range of car dealership hail protection structures and experience the peace of mind that comes with reliable and customized solutions.

Work with VPS for Car Dealership Hail Protection

VPS hail protection structures not only protect your assets, but they also ensure customers, visitors and employees get the best experience possible at your dealership location. Our experts help your business minimize operational disruptions and delays with our products.

If your auto dealership is serious about protecting inventory, contact VPS to talk about what auto hail protection solutions would work best for you.

As the pioneer, innovator, and leader in the vehicle protection market, VPS offers many advantages for auto dealerships of any size, including: