Take it from me, this car dings very easily! Last week it was the first acorn falling season with my 10 month old ST and my neighbor's tree did a number on my beautiful truck. Over 6 little dings in the hood and hatch in one night. When I realized and moved it, it was too late sadly. Apparently the hood and hatch are made of aluminum and ding very easily. Beware of trees, hail, gravel and other airborne debris for sure! This happened in my own driveway and I noticed both their vehicles are all dinged up. I would've removed those trees after one incident!