Infotainment screen / head unit repair (sublet, touch or display fault): how much does it cost?

Q: How much does infotainment screen / head unit repair (sublet, touch or display fault) cost in New Zealand?

Typically NZ$540–NZ$1,490 including GST at a NZ$120 an hour workshop rate (A$530–A$1,440 in Australia at A$140 an hour).

Typically NZ$540–NZ$1,490 in New Zealand and A$530–A$1,440 in Australia, including GST. Most cars.

	Parts (trade)	Labour	Sublet	Total incl GST
New Zealand	NZ$0–NZ$40	0.3–0.5 h	NZ$350–NZ$950	NZ$540–NZ$1,490
Australia	A$0–A$40	0.3–0.5 h	A$350–A$950	A$530–A$1,440

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

Sent to a screen or electronics repairer for digitiser, LCD or board faults. Delaminating screens are common on some Subaru, Toyota and Mazda units. Dealer replacement can run into thousands.

Other electrical repairs

12 V battery replace, standard flooded (small / medium car)NZ$190–NZ$330
12 V battery replace, standard flooded (SUV / ute / 4WD)NZ$290–NZ$500
12 V battery replace, EFB / AGM start-stop (Japanese / Korean)NZ$340–NZ$710
12 V AGM battery replace with battery registration / coding (European)NZ$440–NZ$830
Alternator replace (small / medium car, petrol)NZ$510–NZ$1,020
Alternator replace (SUV / ute / diesel)NZ$750–NZ$1,560
Alternator replace (European, smart charging)NZ$930–NZ$2,130
Starter motor replace (small / medium car)NZ$500–NZ$970
Starter motor replace (SUV / ute / European)NZ$780–NZ$1,850
A/C evacuate, vacuum test and regas (R134a, older cars)NZ$150–NZ$290

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.