6,801 panel beaters across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.
Panel beaters repair collision damage, dents, scratches and paintwork on cars, utes and other vehicles. Choose a city such as Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane on this page to see local repairers ordered by votes from people nearby, then contact a few to arrange an assessment.
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Since 1969, Sheen have helped thousands of people like you get moving again. And our long history as Melbourne's premier smash repair experts is no accident. It's because with Sheen, just one call…
Lewisham Smash Repairs is the longest established smash repair service company within Inner West! We could be your trusted and credible smash repair partners who continue to take pride in providing…
We are a busy smash repairs business in Brookvale catering to all major insurance companies. We do all large smash work and all those little body touch ups and car park love taps, we employ the…
Marriott Smash Repairs is a locally owned business in Armidale NSW which has been in operation since 2000. It is the aim of Marriott Smash Repairs to provide all our customers with consistent,…
Intercept Panels is your reliable partner when it comes to high quality Smash Repair. We will bring your car back to the road the soonest time possible.
Brisbane Collision Centre are dedicated to quality repairs and are proficient in all aspects of vehicle repairs. We aim to expel the myth associated with Panel Shops and give quality work which we…
Brady's Body Works offers a complete bodyworks services from minor car dents to major collision repairs for all makes & models.
The Plains Panel and Paint pride ourselves on our outstanding workmanship. We have strict standards of quality control ensuring that your vehicle has the best finish possible when rolling out the…
Affordable Body Works is your local family owned and operated business in Lawnton on the Northside of Brisbane. We specialise in Automotive Paint & Panel work covering a broad range of all makes and…
We specialise in repairing passenger and light commercial vehicles. With over 30 years experience, we are able to provide prompt, professional service to clients located in the greater metropolitan…
We have been around for around 25 years specializing in Crash Repair services. We are the only successful Asian owned and operated Crash repairer in South Australia. Have been an RAA approved…
We are RAA and MTA approved so you know you are getting quality service. Dilena Brothers Crash Repairs was established in 1965. It is a family owned and run business which has seen many changes…
At Scardifield's we provide you will the following services: Car Insurance claims Smash Repairs Private work (Small or large) FREE estimating Claims advice Pick up and drop off service (within 10kms)…
Excel Body Works is the premier accident repair and spray painting specialists on the south side of Brisbane with over 45 years experience. We'll assist with repairing all accident damage, big or…
Correct Accident Repairs (CAR) is one of Melbourne's premier automotive accident repairers, specialising in vehicle smash repairs, panel beating and spray-painting of both private and fleet vehicles…
Granite Belt Body Works is the Panel and Paint specialist in Stanthorpe QLD. We repair all types of smash damage be it from Kangaroo's, other cars, hail or general smash. We use modern repair…
Calmack Panel & Paint, Mandurah's leading Panel and Paint Shop. As a family owned business since 1989, you will enjoy dealing with a helpful and friendly team who care about our customers and take…
J Thomas and Son are a family owned and operated business and opened 1921. We take great pride in providing the best products and services with our highly skilled and experienced team. We can look…
Impact Panel and Paint is a family owned and managed vehicle repair business. Our workshop is purpose built and located at 31 Winton Road, Joondalup. We are the preferred repairer for a number of…
�Baked enamel refinishing �Paintless dent repairs.(Our paintless dent repair services extend beyond hail/golf ball dents. �Body alignment and computerised electronic measuring �Chassis alignment and…
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Ballarat (83)East Coast (88)Geelong (65)Melbourne (1,389)Northern District (131)South Coast (43)South West (35)Western District (23)After an accident you may be able to choose your own repairer, even if your insurer suggests one, so check your policy and ask. Request a written quote that lists parts and labour, and ask whether parts will be new, used or aftermarket. Find out how the shop matches paint colour and what warranty covers the repair. Ask about timing, courtesy cars, and whether the shop will deal with your insurer directly. Inspect the finished work in daylight before you pay, looking at panel gaps, paint finish and any warning lights. Confirm the business carries appropriate insurance for your vehicle while it is in their care.
Panel beaters are trained people who repair the damaged exteriors of vehicles back to its original factory state. They may work on everyday vehicles such as cars and vans to more specialized areas such as motorcycles, trucks and buses. Panel beaters are associated with car or vehicle restorations and complete a trade apprenticeship before being certified.
Car restoration is the process of repairing cars and returning it to its overall "authentic" condition. It can be considered as renovating a car without updating or upgrading any of its parts, but by keeping it in line with how it would have appeared when first offered for sale. Besides repairs that are made to correct obvious problems, repairs are also done for aesthetic reasons such as dents, rusts, uneven paintjob.
A complete car restoration would not be complete without restoring the exterior of the car to the condition when it was put on sale. The repair and refinishing of the cars body and frame must go through a very careful inspection to bring the car back to its former condition. The frame should be check for any damage such as twisting and misalignment. These problems must be corrected, which is a very costly process. Many popular cars that are being restored commonly have replacement parts available from parts suppliers that specialize in that make of vehicle.
If the body and frame of the car has rust or was damaged, there are three options to be considered: repairing the damaged part if it is a minor damage, replacing the entire body or frame, or cutting out the part that was damaged and replacing it with a new one.
Due to the huge popularity of cars in the world, there is no question that car enthusiasts would seek the assistance of car dealers and auto parts shops as well as panel beaters for particular car repairs that would also enhance the appearance of the car or restore it to its original look.
The Motor Trades Association of Australia is the peak body that represents the interests of the retail, service and repair sector of the country's automotive industry which employs over 308,000 people. It is a federation of various states and territory motor trades associations as well as the Australian Automobile Dealers Association. It also represents a number of Affiliated Trade Associations that represent particular subsectors of the industry, ranging from vehicle repair to parts and recycling.
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association is concerned with the manufacturing, re-manufacturing, wholesaling, distribution and retailing of all vehicle parts, accessories, tools, equipment and services to all vehicles.
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