Panel Beaters in Australia

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.

Showing 361–380 of 6,801

Adelaide · Takes quote requests

Bridge Crash Repairs

6 Edmund Tce · Murray Bridge · SA 5253

Under new ownership as of August 2015, Bridge Crash Repairs is the second oldest Crash shop in Murray Bridge. Ron, from Ron's Restorations is the proud new owner and comes with decades of experience…

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Perth · Takes quote requests

Priestman & Sharp

200 Stubbs Tce · Shenton Park · WA 6008

All Panel Beating and Spray Painting to all vehicles. Approved repairer for major insurance companies. Painting with latest technology in 2 pack finishes. Fixing vehicles with computer measuring…

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Perth · Takes quote requests

Balcatta Panel and Paint

By appointment only · Balcatta · WA 6021

Balcatta Panel and Paint, is strongly committed to providing you with the best possible smash repair experience, we also specialise in vintage restoration, having the knowledge and experience to turn…

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Bunbury and South West · Takes quote requests

Johnny Lewer Smash Repairs

Cnr Rouse & Thornborough Rds · Mandurah · WA 6210

Located in Greenfields and servicing customers from Mandurah, Meadow Springs and further afield, Johnny Lewer Smash Repairs is your number one destination for all your accident and smash repair needs.

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Bunbury and South West · Takes quote requests

Leeuwin Panel & Paint

Unit 1, 3 Burton Rd · Margaret River · WA 6285

Our modern workshop is equipped with the latest smash repair technology. We can provide assistance with your insurance claim and use digital imaging for immediate claim authorisation from leading…

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North · Takes quote requests

Westside Smash Repairs

Reservoir Drv · Wynyard · TAS 7325

Westside Smash Repairs, Melbourne. 1,237 followers · 156 talking about this. Specialising in Vehicle Smash Repairs - All insurance - Fleet repairs - General smash repairs - Free loan cars - 24/7...

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Canberra · Takes quote requests

Jd's Auto Body Repairs

By appointment only · Gordon · ACT 2906

Panel beater, paint less dent removal, paint protection, Jamie Deluca has over 30 years experience in the vehicle repair industry and can help you with all vehicles needs.

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Gold Coast · Takes quote requests

Archers Smash Repairs

9 United Rd · Ashmore · QLD 4214

We at Archers Smash Repairs have been established for 15 Years on the Gold Coast and are individually owned. We are proud of our client orientated operation and we work for YOU, the customer. We do…

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Gold Coast · Takes quote requests

The Panel Shop

Unit 3, 5 Northview Ave · Mermaid Waters · QLD 4218

At The Panel Shop Mermaid we pride ourselves on doing the best job possible, no matter how big or small. We specialise in smash repairs, insurance jobs, and custom restorations. With our new state of…

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Sunshine Coast · Takes quote requests

Omega Auto Body Repairs

Crn George & Grigor Sts West · Caloundra · QLD 4551

Omega Auto Body Repairs is a privately owned family business and has been operating on the Sunshine Coast from the same site for the past 30 years, working together with all major insurance…

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Sunshine Coast · Takes quote requests

Cooroy Smash Repairs

Cnr Johnson Crt & Jarrah St · Cooroy · QLD 4563

Trusted smash repair specialists delivering high-quality panel beating, paintwork, and accident repairs in Cooroy and surrounds. Request for a free quote now!

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Adelaide · Takes quote requests

All Make Crash Repairs

31 Jacobsen Cres · Holden Hill · SA 5088

All Make Crash - Your Complete Collision Repair Centre Had an accident? Before you do anything, call us first! We'll deal with your insurance company and guide you through the whole process -…

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Panel Beaters by region

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.

User guide to Panel Beaters

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.

The benefits of car restorations and panel beaters

  • Car restorations involve restoring an antique car to its former beauty. Cars begin to show wear and tear overtime and it is best to take care of them to preserve their appearance and performance. Panel beaters are trained it restoring the exterior of the vehicle to its original condition.
  • Most car restoration experts are well trained and experienced in restoring cars. Despite the price of having your car restored professionally, it would usually mean better results compared to doing it on your own.