Welcome to PanelBeater.com.au.

Are you looking for a panel beater or smash repair workshop in Australia? If so, you have come to the right place as we have all the information you need and the ability to connect you with a panel beater in your local area. Our goal is to give you fast, effective service that allows you to save money and find the automotive specialists you need with a minimum of fuss.

You will find a range of panel beaters listed on our website and an increasing database of knowledge to help you make informed choices, save dollars and access some of the best automotive professionals Australia has to offer. Simply browse according to your capital city following the links below:

You will find helpful tips on panel beaters on each city's page, so be sure to stop in and have a look. Panelbeater.com.au - dedicated to providing you with everything you need to know about panel beaters.

What Does A Panel Beater Do?

With so many different operators around, it is hard to know what to expect from your panel beater. The truth is panel beaters perform a variety of tasks, and what they can do for you may differ between panel beaters.

Some panel beaters will focus on body work and resprays for your vehicle, and they may have an affiliate to take care of other problems or simply outsource the work. Then again, some panel beaters will take care of everything in-house from specialist mechanical repairs to windscreens, radiators and everything else.

The best approach is to source quotes from a number of different panel beaters even if it is only for comparison's sake. If you are claiming anything on insurance, check with your insurance company policy. You may have to use an approved repairer or industry panel beater. Like with all aspects of your vehicle, use trusted and qualified professionals, and if you are unsure, get a second opinion from an independent panel beater.

What Tools Does A Panel Beater Use?

In some cases, DIY mechanics may choose to undergo some panel beating work themselves. There is no harm in doing this if you are confident in your mechanical ability, and don't mind owning up to the problem if you get things wrong. With things like paint-matching, the need for specialist tools and other trade-specific skills, many people choose a professional panel beater.

To give you an idea of the tools needed to perform panel beating work, we have compiled the following list of tools used by panel beaters:

• Special hammers, including ballpein, pear shaped hammers and a range of mallets
• Dollies
• Files and sandpaper
• Blades, rods and metalworking devices
• Assembly tools (spanners, sockets, screwdrivers)
• Power drills
• Crow bars
• Hand cutting tools (e.g. tin snips)
• Torches and welding equipment
• Hydraulic pushing and pulling equipment
• Sandbags
• Fibreglass
• Benders/Folders
• Rollers/Rolls
• And more

Not all panel beating jobs require use of all these tools, but it pays to know what specialist equipment panel beaters operate to fix your vehicle in the event of damage. For more information on service or products, contact a listed professional panel beater.