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Autocraft Panelbeaters
Autocraft Panelbeaters is a Whangarei based, family business providing collision repair services and is Northland's only Tesla Approved Repairer.
094386698
autocraft.co.nz/
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Panel beaters in Whangarei
Compare panel beaters, smash repairers and auto body shops across Whangarei. Panel Beater Directory indexes publicly listed businesses with reviews, contact details and locations to help you pick the right collision repairer the first time.
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Cosslett & Sons Panel Beating
Cosslett & Sons Panel Beating is a locally owned and operated family business offering prompt and professional panel beating services for accident damage, plastic welding, rust repairs, and restoration.
cosslettsonpanelbeaters.co.nz/
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Cottrell & Ross Paint & Panel
Cottrell & Ross is a professional auto refinishing and panel beating team located on Port Road in Whangarei, offering services from key scratches to total body work.
259 Port Road, Port Whangarei, Whangarei
(09) 438 4110
cottrellandross.co.nz/
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Kennedy's Visual Impact Custom Panel and Paint
Kennedy's Visual Impact Custom Panel and Paint offers panel beating, custom panel and paint, auto repair, auto body shop, and car restoration services in Whangarei.
4 Main Rd, Whangarei 0185, New Zealand, Whangarei
09 435 2800
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Kevin Gray Panelbeaters and Spraypainters
Kevin Gray Panelbeaters and Spraypainters provides panel beating and spray painting services in Whangarei.
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LB Collision Repair Group
LB Collision Repair Group, formerly Louie Berkers, has been providing quality vehicle repairs and streamlined insurance jobs in the Whangarei region since 1994, priding themselves on outstanding customer service and superior workmanship.
www.lbcollision.co.nz/
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Louie Berkers Collision Repair Centre Limited
Louie Berkers Collision Repair Centre Limited provides collision repair services in Whangarei.
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Prestige Auto Customs - Whangarei Panel beater and Paint shop
Prestige Auto Customs is a small, friendly team of panelbeaters, fabricators and painters with a wide range of abilities to help get whatever you have on four wheels looking good again.
47 Porowini Avenue, Morningside, Whangārei, 0110, New Zealand, Whangārei
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Choosing a panel beater in Whangarei
Whangarei is the northernmost major collision repair centre in New Zealand, servicing the city and the wider Northland region. Local shops handle everything from farm-ute dents to tourist rental-car repairs, often with a pragmatic, no-nonsense approach.
Insurance coverage in Northland is served by AA, AMI, State and Tower. Because Northland is classified as a remote region by some underwriters, check your policy for any repairer-location restrictions or additional excesses if you choose a shop outside Whangarei.
Repair times in Whangarei average 6–14 days — parts often ship from Auckland, and courier delays over the Brynderwyn Hills can add a day or two. Local shops are upfront about this and will usually give you a realistic timeline before starting work.
Subtropical humidity and high UV in Northland mean rust and paint fade are ongoing battles. Look for shops that use two-pack paint with UV inhibitors and apply cavity wax to door sills and box sections. If your car lives near the coast, this isn't optional — it's essential.
Panel beaters in Whangarei: common questions
How do I find a good panel beater in Whangarei?
Compare the 8 panel beaters listed for Whangarei on Panel Beater Directory. Check recent Google reviews, ask whether they offer a written workmanship warranty, and confirm they are approved by your insurer or your car's manufacturer for structural repairs.
Can I choose my own panel beater in Whangarei for an insurance claim?
Most New Zealand insurers let you nominate your own repairer. You may be asked for a quote or two, but choosing your own shop in Whangarei means you can pick one with the reviews and warranty you trust. Check your policy wording before booking.
How long does panel beating take?
Minor dents and scratches are often done in one to three days. Larger collision repairs that need parts, structural work or full repaints can take one to several weeks, depending on parts availability and insurer approval.
Should I get more than one quote?
Yes. Getting two or three quotes from Whangarei panel beaters helps you compare price, repair method and turnaround. Ask each shop to itemise parts, labour and paint so the quotes are easy to compare.
Is paintless dent repair an option for small dents?
For small dents where the paint isn't cracked, paintless dent repair is often quicker and cheaper than traditional panel beating. Many Whangarei shops and mobile technicians offer it, so ask when you request a quote.