How much does interior detail, full (shampoo seats and carpets) cost in New Zealand?

Typically NZ$300–NZ$550 including GST at a NZ$120 an hour workshop rate (A$330–A$600 in Australia at A$140 an hour).

Interior detail, full (shampoo seats and carpets): how much does it cost?

Typically NZ$300–NZ$550 in New Zealand and A$330–A$600 in Australia, including GST. Most cars.

	Parts (trade)	Labour	Sublet	Total incl GST
New Zealand	NZ$15–NZ$50	2–3.5 h	—	NZ$300–NZ$550
Australia	A$15–A$45	2–3.5 h	—	A$330–A$600

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

Vacuum, shampoo and extract seats and carpets, clean plastics and glass. Detailer retail $150–310 NZ and $150–300 AU.

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.