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Prices: from NZ$150 to NZ$10,000, examples below. Tell us what you need (parts, type of work), and we will ask providers to send you a price.

Prices in New Zealand
  • Scratch repair, one panelNZ$200 to NZ$500
  • Minor bumper repairNZ$300 to NZ$700
  • Paintless dent removalNZ$150 to NZ$500 per panel
  • Average panel beater job (Wellington)about NZ$1,000
  • Full repaintNZ$7,000 to NZ$10,000
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Rimu Panel and Paint

Hi, a scratch repair on one panel in Wellington is about NZ$200 to NZ$500, usually a half day. What panel is damaged, and do you have a photo of it?

Kauri Body Works

Hello, our full repaints in Christchurch start from about NZ$7,000 and go up to NZ$10,000. What colour is your car, and when do you need it back?

Harbour Dent Co

Hi, paintless dent removal in Auckland is NZ$150 to NZ$500 per panel, and we can see small dents the same week. Is the damage from a car-park knock or hail?

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Bodywork repair and painting in New Zealand: what it costs

A scratch repair on one panel in New Zealand usually costs NZ$200 to NZ$500, and a full repaint is about NZ$7,000 to NZ$10,000, approximately, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. Paintless dent removal is about NZ$150 to NZ$500 per panel, while complete restoration can reach NZ$15,000. For offers on your car, post a free request on BlaBlaPrice.

Approximate prices in New Zealand, November 2026 (sellers' websites)
JobApproximate price
Scratch repair, one panelNZ$200 to NZ$500 (about a half day)
Minor bumper repairNZ$300 to NZ$700 (about one day)
Paintless dent removalNZ$150 to NZ$500 per panel
Average panel beater job (Wellington)about NZ$1,000, or over NZ$3,000 to NZ$5,000 when damage is bigger
Full repaintNZ$7,000 to NZ$10,000

Certification and structural damage

For structural damage, corrosion or earlier repairs, New Zealand has a repair certification process, and a specialist Repair Certifier can inspect the car. The inspection and any required repairs are paid for on top of the repair itself, and their cost depends on the work and the certification needed. Ask your panel shop whether your job needs certification before you agree a price.

Insurance and payment

Insurance does not always cover panel and paint damage, and payment options exist for the times it does not. Ask about them before you book, so the total is clear from the start.

Season and workshop time

Painting happens in a workshop, so the climate affects the car less than the timing. November is late spring here, and summer runs from December to February. Minor jobs are often finished in half a day to one day, so ask for a date when you book, and tell the shop if you need the car back by a set day.

What to write in the request

Describe the damage: which panel, what type of work (scratch, dent, bumper or full respray), your car's make and model, and the extent of the damage. Say which paint colour you want, the city or area (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton or Tauranga), your deadline and your budget. A photo of the damage helps sellers price the job.

To get offers for this category, write your request on BlaBlaPrice. It is free for buyers, sellers reply in the chat with their price and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to contact. Related pages: Suspension & brake repair and Car & motorcycle servicing.

Questions and answers

How much does a scratch repair cost in New Zealand?

A scratch repair on one panel is about NZ$200 to NZ$500, according to sellers' websites in November 2026. Bigger jobs are quoted per job and cost more.

What does a full repaint cost?

A full repaint is around NZ$7,000 to NZ$10,000, and complete restoration can reach NZ$15,000.

Does a repair need certification?

For structural damage, corrosion or earlier repairs, a Repair Certifier may inspect the car, and the inspection is paid for on top of the repair.

Will insurance pay for the repair?

Not always. Some repairs are not covered, so ask about payment options before you book.

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