Hagel Drive-In in Bachenbülach: Quick damage assessment for your car 🚗✨
The hailstorm on August 28 left visible damage to vehicles across much of German-speaking Switzerland. But first, the good news: We’re here for you, and together with our partners, we’re going full steam ahead!
Immediately after the storm, our top priority was to ensure that our glass suppliers, Carglass Suisse SA and DESA Autoglass AG, carried out repairs on broken windows and kept vehicles roadworthy; we are now already well into the next phase.
Starting Saturday, September 12, 2026, simpego customers can have their damaged cars inspected at our temporary hail damage drive-in in Bachenbülach. Together with our partner, TDC Technisches Dienstleistungscenter AG, we use state-of-the-art scanning technology. This means we can document a vast number of vehicle damages in record time—fully automated, objectively, and with absolutely no stress for you!
The drive-in will remain open until Saturday, September 19, 2026. Report your damage so your car can be inspected as soon as possible and the way can be cleared for a quick repair.
“We have already successfully processed numerous claims, ranging from repair approvals to direct payments and total loss settlements. Of course, not all cases have been resolved yet, and our focus now is on processing the pending cases quickly and efficiently.”
With the temporary hail damage drive-in in Bachenbülach and the proven scanning technology from our partner TDC AG, we assess hail damage in record time and with complete objectivity. For our customers, this means: minimal wait times on site, an expert report available immediately, and direct approval for repairs by our body shop partners.
The resulting repairs are carried out at select partner shops with the highest standards of quality and efficiency. This ensures that vehicles are repaired properly and that our customers are back on the road quickly.
“Our goal remains clear: to handle your
claims in a straightforward, transparent, and as quick a manner as possible.”
— Oliver Heiz, Head of Claims at simpego
State-of-the-art light tunnels: Hundreds of dents detected in minutes 🔍
At the Bachenbülach drive-in, cutting-edge digital technology from TDC Technisches Dienstleistungscenter AG ensures maximum precision:
- 3D scan in a matter of seconds: Your car drives through a light tunnel equipped with high-resolution sensors. Light reflections capture every contour of the roof, hood, trunk lid, and sides with millimeter precision.
This applies to your coverage and repairs 📋
When your hail damage claim is processed, you’ll benefit from the clear terms of your simpego Policy:
- Partial coverage: Hail damage is one of the natural disasters covered.
- No loss of bonus: With simpego, your insurance premium remains the same even after a covered claim.
- “Partner garage” Repair model: If you selected the “Partner garage” repair model when you signed your contract, you’ll benefit from a lifetime warranty on the work performed.
- Waiver of Excess for Windshield Repairs: If a windshield had to be repaired (rather than completely replaced) as a result of the severe weather, the agreed-upon excess is fully waived at a partner repair shop arranged by us.
Report hail damage now and have your car inspected 📲
Take this opportunity to have your car inspected in Bachenbülach by Saturday, September 19, 2026. This will ensure that your body shop has all the necessary approvals and can start the repair right away.
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