Paintless dent repair, small dent (door ding, per panel): how much does it cost?

Q: How much does paintless dent repair, small dent (door ding, per panel) cost in New Zealand?

Typically NZ$160–NZ$430 including GST at a NZ$120 an hour workshop rate (A$190–A$430 in Australia at A$140 an hour).

Typically NZ$160–NZ$430 in New Zealand and A$190–A$430 in Australia, including GST. Most cars.

	Parts (trade)	Labour	Sublet	Total incl GST
New Zealand	NZ$0–NZ$20	0–0.3 h	NZ$110–NZ$250	NZ$160–NZ$430
Australia	A$0–A$20	0–0.3 h	A$140–A$260	A$190–A$430

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

Sublet to a PDR tech, priced per panel; extra panels on the same car about half price. Dents on creases, edges or aluminium panels sit at the top.

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.