Door card re-glue or replace (delaminated insert, broken armrest): how much does it cost?

Q: How much does door card re-glue or replace (delaminated insert, broken armrest) cost in New Zealand?

Typically NZ$130–NZ$780 including GST at a NZ$120 an hour workshop rate (A$130–A$750 in Australia at A$140 an hour).

Typically NZ$130–NZ$780 in New Zealand and A$130–A$750 in Australia, including GST. Most cars.

	Parts (trade)	Labour	Sublet	Total incl GST
New Zealand	NZ$40–NZ$400	0.5–1.5 h	—	NZ$130–NZ$780
Australia	A$40–A$380	0.5–1.5 h	—	A$130–A$750

Totals use a standard workshop rate of NZ$120 or A$140 an hour and a 25% parts markup, plus GST. Your workshop's rate and parts prices will differ.

What affects the price

Re-glue of a lifting insert is cheap; used or new door cards and leather inserts cost more. Switches and speakers transfer over.

Other body, paint, glass and interior repairs

Bumper scuff or corner scrape repair and resprayNZ$430–NZ$840
Bumper scuff repair and respray (European, parking sensors)NZ$610–NZ$1,140
Bumper cover replace and paint (car, aftermarket cover)NZ$980–NZ$1,830
Bumper replace and paint (SUV / ute)NZ$1,270–NZ$2,550
Bumper replace and paint (European, sensors or radar)NZ$2,270–NZ$5,340
Panel respray, door or front guard (incl. blend)NZ$530–NZ$1,090
Panel respray, bonnet or roofNZ$720–NZ$1,460
Panel respray (European or 3-coat pearl colour)NZ$910–NZ$1,750
Clear coat peel respray, bonnetNZ$880–NZ$1,620
Clear coat peel respray, roofNZ$1,030–NZ$1,780

Researched by Credov in October 2026 from NZ and Australian parts suppliers and workshop price guides. Typical ranges, not quotes: ask a workshop for a quote before you rely on a price. All repair costs.