Concerned about your vehicle during a hail storm? Here's some tips to prevent damage.

Several Texas counties saw storms this month that included large hail.

Hail damage can be expensive to property, especially cars. Dents from hail storm damage can range from $75 to $200 per dent, an estimate according to most auto shops. Broken windshields can be even more expensive.

Spring is peak season for storms like these in Texas, so here are some regular household items you can put on your vehicle to help protect it from hail.

Cardboard boxes

One simple and cheap option is to use any cardboard boxes you have. Flatten them, either double-folded or single to cover more area, and use heavy items to hold the cardboard slats down on your vehicle.

Potting soil bags

The thick bags absorb the impact from the hail and won’t impact your wallet: an average bag costs about $14 and can be found in any store’s gardening section.

Moving blankets

Those blankets that your mom or grandmother gave you that are just sitting in your closet, you can put them to good use. Place those big blankets on top of your windshields and the top of your car.