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Best Panel Beaters on the North Shore

We assessed 19 panel beaters on the North Shore and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The 10 listed below hold 2,032 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 12 August 2026. How we rank →

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Before you hire

Panel repair quality is hard to judge until months later when paint fails or rust appears. Ask whether they use genuine or aftermarket parts, what paint system they use, and what warranty they offer on the repair. If going through insurance, confirm they are an approved repairer.

Top 5 Panel Beaters on the North Shore

The top 5 panel beaters on the North Shore are Holgate Panelbeaters Browns Bay, RJ Don, Hibiscus Coast Panelbeaters, Holgate Panelbeaters Albany, and Scratch Busters, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.

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    Holgate Panelbeaters Browns Bay

    ★ 4.9 575 reviews Top5 Score 185 +1
    5★ 535 4★ 26 3★ 3 2★ 2 1★ 9

    Holgate Panelbeaters coordinates insurance claims, bumper replacements, and accident repairs with a focus on keeping customers informed at each step. Mike and the front office team are frequently named for guiding clients through the claims process and finishing jobs within the timeframe given at booking.

    Reviews most often describe: Insurance claims needing smooth, on-time turnaround

    • ✓ Repairs completed within the timeframe quoted at booking
    • ✓ Staff walk customers through the insurance claim process directly
    • ✓ Free return visit to fix issues found after car is collected

    location_on 746 Beach Road, Browns Bay, Auckland

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  • 2

    R J Don Panelbeaters

    ★ 4.9 377 reviews +7 Top5 Score 182 +1
    5★ 352 4★ 18 3★ 2 1★ 5

    RJ Don turns around dent repairs, bumper reshaping, rust fixes, and paint damage quickly, with several jobs resolved on the spot during the same visit. They provide courtesy cars for insurance jobs, return cars cleaned inside and out, and their repairs carry a lifetime guarantee for the original owner.

    Reviews most often describe: Minor to major repairs handled same-visit or fast

    • ✓ Courtesy car provided for insurance repairs without needing to ask
    • ✓ Cars returned cleaned and polished after panel work is done
    • ✓ Minor dents and scratches fixed on the spot at no charge

    location_on 124 Wairau Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland

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  • 3

    Hibiscus Coast Panelbeaters

    ★ 4.9 327 reviews +3 Top5 Score 173
    5★ 313 4★ 9 2★ 3 1★ 2

    Hibiscus Coast Panelbeaters covers paint blistering and peeling, rust repairs, bumper replacements, and scratch work, with completed jobs regularly coming in under the original quoted price. A complimentary full interior and exterior clean is included as standard, and they pick up your car from home while dropping off a courtesy vehicle at the same time.

    Reviews most often describe: Customers wanting pickup, courtesy car, and valet included

    • ✓ Picked up car from home with courtesy car swapped at same time
    • ✓ Final charge came in below the quoted price on multiple jobs
    • ✓ Complimentary full interior and exterior valet included with every repair

    location_on 681 Whangaparaoa Road, Stanmore Bay, Auckland

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  • 4

    Holgate Panelbeaters Albany

    ★ 4.8 169 reviews +4 Top5 Score 168 -1
    5★ 153 4★ 8 2★ 3 1★ 5

    Holgate Panelbeaters takes on paint matching and blending on EVs like Tesla and BYD, door ding repairs, hail damage, and bumper work, returning cars washed and vacuumed as standard. Courtesy cars are available for around $70 for the duration of repairs, and reception keeps customers updated while the vehicle is in the workshop.

    Reviews most often describe: Difficult paint matching and EV-specific repair work

    • ✓ Cars returned cleaned inside and out after every repair
    • ✓ Courtesy car available for the duration of your repair
    • ✓ Reception team provides updates throughout the repair process

    location_on 342 Rosedale Road, Albany, Auckland

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  • 5

    Scratch Busters Panel & Paint

    ★ 4.8 173 reviews +5 Top5 Score 168 -1
    5★ 152 4★ 13 3★ 2 1★ 6

    Scratch Busters takes on scratch removal, dent repairs, bumper fixes, paint jobs, and fibreglass damage across vehicles ranging from classic cars to campervans and motorhomes. Angel and the team have sourced loaner cars for clients during repairs and worked through staff shortages to hit agreed deadlines without compromising the finish.

    Reviews most often describe: Owners wanting repairs finished on time, no excuses

    • ✓ Loaner car arranged for customers during the repair period
    • ✓ Repairs leave no visible trace of original dents or scratches
    • ✓ Plastic bumpers repaired with better fixings rather than replaced

    location_on 205 Archers Road, Glenfield, Auckland

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Before you book a panel beater on the North Shore

Drawn from 163 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.

What does panel beating typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more

Minor dents and scratches run from $150 to $500, while a damaged bumper or single panel repair falls between $500 and $2,000. Structural or multi-panel repairs can exceed $5,000, and a full respray often costs $3,000 to $8,000 or more in Auckland. Insurance jobs are assessed separately, and your excess still applies even when an insurer directs the repair.

Does my insurer have to use their preferred panel beater, or can I choose my own? expand_more

Your insurer can recommend a preferred repairer but cannot legally force you to use one in New Zealand. Choosing your own repairer may leave you covering the gap if your insurer's assessed value is lower than your chosen shop's quote. One reviewer found that after poor results at an insurer-recommended shop, their insurer did honour the repair and arranged for the work to be redone elsewhere, so pushing back is worth doing.

Will my car be repaired with genuine parts, or non-genuine substitutes? expand_more

New Zealand insurance policies commonly allow aftermarket or reconditioned parts unless your policy wording specifically requires genuine manufacturer parts. One review highlighted a significant difference in outcomes, where a repairer sourced three genuine brand-new parts costing over $6,000 compared to another shop's plan to patch the same damage for $1,100. Ask your repairer in writing what parts will be used before approving the job, and if your policy does not cover genuine parts, you can pay the difference yourself to upgrade.

What are the warning signs of a panel beater you shouldn't use? expand_more
  • –Paint colour that does not match under natural daylight is a sign of poor blending and inadequate quality control.
  • –Repairs that take significantly longer than quoted, without proactive communication, suggest poor job management.
  • –A shop that identifies new problems at pick-up that were not flagged during the initial assessment may be attempting to charge for unrelated work.
  • –Rust covered with sealant or filler rather than properly cut out and repaired is a shortcut that will cause bigger problems within months.
  • –Returning a vehicle with debris in the clear coat, swirl marks, or misaligned panels after multiple attempts points to a systemic quality problem.
  • –Aggressive or dismissive behaviour when you question the repair plan is a strong signal to take your business elsewhere.
What should you ask before approving panel beating work? expand_more
  • –Ask whether they will liaise directly with your insurer and handle any supplementary claims if hidden damage is found during the repair.
  • –Confirm the realistic timeframe in writing and ask how they will notify you if that changes before you are chasing them.
  • –Ask specifically how they handle colour matching and whether they will blend adjacent panels to ensure a consistent finish in sunlight.
  • –Find out exactly what parts will be used, whether OEM, aftermarket, or reconditioned, and get this recorded on your quote.
  • –Ask what their process is if you are unhappy with the finished result, including whether they will re-do work or involve the insurer if needed.

Panel Beaters ranked 6 to 10 on the North Shore

They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.

  • 6

    DW Panel Beating and Painting

    ★ 4.9 109 reviews +6 Top5 Score 167 +2
    5★ 104 4★ 2 3★ 1 1★ 2

    DW Panel & Paint gets cars back from accident damage, rust repairs, resprays, and stone chip tidy-ups looking as though nothing happened, with several customers noting they could not spot where the repair was done. Courtesy cars are provided at no charge while work is underway, and Jensen handles the insurance paperwork end to end, including coming to your home to inspect damage before the job begins.

    Reviews most often describe: Accident repairs with full insurance claim coordination

    • ✓ Free courtesy car available throughout the duration of repairs
    • ✓ Jensen comes to your home to inspect damage and start the insurance claim
    • ✓ Repairs completed in as little as three days including paint work

    location_on 55 Porana Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland

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  • 7

    Glenfield Panelbeaters & Painters

    ★ 4.9 116 reviews +6 Top5 Score 166 +2
    5★ 111 4★ 1 1★ 4

    Glenfield Panelbeaters restores cars from rear bumper repairs and door replacements through to full resprays and engine bay paint on classic vehicles, with finished results customers describe as indistinguishable from factory condition. Rob keeps clients updated throughout the job, loan cars are available during repairs, and the car comes back cleaned.

    Reviews most often describe: Stress-free repairs where communication and finish matter

    • ✓ Loan cars available for the duration of panel repairs
    • ✓ Paint match and alignment checked to factory condition standard
    • ✓ Cars returned cleaned after panel and paint work completed

    location_on 1 Ashfield Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland

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  • 8

    Apache Panelbeaters

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    ★ 4.9 83 reviews +1 Top5 Score 155
    5★ 78 4★ 3 1★ 2

    Apache Panelbeaters fixes rear panels, structural dents, and bumper damage while actively steering customers toward the most affordable workable solution rather than the most expensive one. Mark explains repair options in plain terms, including cheaper dent removal techniques versus full part replacement, so customers leave with a result that fits their budget and passes WOF.

    Reviews most often describe: Straightforward repairs where honest pricing matters most

    • ✓ Quotes come in well below other panel beaters for the same job
    • ✓ Explains multiple repair options before any work is agreed
    • ✓ Dent repairs completed to a standard that satisfies WOF inspectors

    location_on 17 Ashfield Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland

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  • 9

    Turner's Panelbeating

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    ★ 4.9 46 reviews +1 Top5 Score 151 -1
    5★ 43 4★ 2 1★ 1

    Turner's Panelbeating gets bumper replacements, corrosion repairs, paint matching, and accident damage finished on time and within the original quoted price, even when the underlying damage turns out worse than expected. Sarah and Tyler are named by multiple clients for keeping the process clear and going out of their way when things got complicated, including handling a courtesy car damaged during a client's repair.

    Reviews most often describe: Repairs needing kindness, transparency and on-time delivery

    • ✓ Paint matched to factory finish with no visible difference
    • ✓ Jobs completed on time and within the original quoted price
    • ✓ Cars returned cleaned and vacuumed inside at no extra charge

    location_on 147 Target Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland

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  • 10

    Coast Panel & Paint

    ★ 4.9 57 reviews Top5 Score 150
    5★ 53 4★ 4

    Coast Panel & Paint delivers dent repairs, panel replacements, and custom paint matching across everything from daily drivers to classic and prestige vehicles, with several reviewers unable to find where the repair was done. Jobs come back on time, on budget, and with the car cleaned before handover.

    Reviews most often describe: Custom paint matching and repairs done on time

    • ✓ Custom paint matched perfectly on classic and prestige vehicles
    • ✓ Completed jobs returned cleaned, on time, and on budget
    • ✓ Courtesy car provided during the repair process

    location_on 613 Whangaparaoa Road, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa

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About this ranking

How are the top panel beaters on the North Shore chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for panel beaters on the North Shore. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out. See how we rank for the full method.

How often are rankings updated? expand_more

Every category and city is recrawled on a rolling cycle, about once a month. This page was last checked on 12 August 2026.

Can a business pay to appear in this list? expand_more

No. Top 5 and Also Recommended positions are merit-only and cannot be purchased. Verifying a business is free. A subscription adds a website link on the card, a public profile page, and competitor and ranking history in the owner's dashboard, none of which affects ranking position. See what a subscription includes.

Why isn't my business listed? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for panel beaters on the North Shore. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 10 businesses listed here was 46. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.