Panel Beating Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of panel beating (smash repair), reshaping damaged panels and respraying. The extent of the damage, the number of panels, and whether parts need replacing drive the cost, and insurance often covers it.
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Panel beating cost depends on the damage extent, the panels affected and the parts needed. If you are claiming on insurance, the excess is often all you pay, if paying privately, weigh the repair against the car's value.
💰 Ways to save
- If insured, check whether claiming (paying the excess) beats paying for the repair yourself.
- For an older car, weigh the repair cost against the car's value, it may not be worth a major repair.
- Paintless dent removal is far cheaper for dents where the paint is intact, ask first.
How we estimate this
Panel beating in Australia typically costs around $600 to $1,500 for minor damage in 2026, $1,800 to $4,000 for a couple of panels, and $5,000 to $15,000 for major or structural repairs. Replacement parts and a full respray add to that.
Pricing reviewed: November 2026.
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Pricing reviewed November 2026. Indicative Australian costs, not a quote.
Understanding panel beating costs in Australia
Panel beating in Australia typically costs around $600 to $1,500 for minor damage in 2026, $1,800 to $4,000 for a couple of panels, and $5,000 to $15,000 for major or structural repairs. Replacement parts and a full respray add to that.
The damage extent, the panels affected and the parts needed drive the cost. Major damage can approach the car's value and may be written off by an insurer. If the paint is intact, paintless dent removal is far cheaper.
Frequently asked questions
How much does panel beating cost in Australia?
Roughly $600 to $1,500 for minor damage in 2026, $1,800 to $4,000 for a couple of panels, and $5,000 to $15,000 for major or structural repairs. Parts and respray add more.
Is it cheaper to claim on insurance or pay for panel beating?
Often claiming is cheaper, you usually pay just the excess. For small damage below your excess, paying privately can be cheaper. For an old car, weigh any major repair against the car's value.
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