Can I choose my own panel beater for an insurance claim in New Zealand?

Yes. Under most New Zealand motor vehicle insurance policies, you can nominate Main Autocentre as your preferred collision repairer when lodging your claim. Simply provide us with your insurer name and claim number, and our team handles the digital assessment, photos, and insurer approval from start to finish.

Which insurance companies does Main Autocentre work with?

Main Autocentre works with all major New Zealand insurance and fleet companies, including AA Insurance, AMI, State, Tower, Vero, NZI, IAG, FMG, Cove, MAS, Trade Me Insurance, Westpac, ANZ, Allianz, Chubb, QBE, Zurich, and Autosure.

Do you provide courtesy or loan cars during insurance repairs?

Yes. Main Autocentre maintains a fleet of over 40 courtesy cars, replacement vehicles, and commercial vans at our Penrose / Mount Wellington / Ellerslie workshop to keep you moving while your vehicle is being repaired.

Are insurance panel and paint repairs guaranteed?

Yes. As a member of the Collision Repair Association (CRA) and Motor Trade Association (MTA), Main Autocentre provides a lifetime workmanship guarantee on collision panel beating and spray painting for as long as you own the vehicle.

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Approved insurance car repairs and panel beaters in Penrose, Mt Wellington and Ellerslie, Auckland. Nominate Main Autocentre as your preferred collision repairer—we handle digital photo assessing, insurer communication and guaranteed repairs for AA, AMI, State, Tower, Vero, NZI and all NZ insurers, with 40+ courtesy cars available.

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Insurance collision repair process and customer vehicle handover at Main Autocentre

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Why should I choose Main Autocentre?

We love meeting new people that need our help. We fix cars, and have done for over 40 years!

What we really enjoy is making customers happy. Especially when so often the need for our services is unplanned. We strive to make the experience as positive and as fast as possible.

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Vehicle damage assessment and free photo estimate at Main Autocentre Auckland

Is my damage worth claiming or not?

Great question! Do you know how much your insurance excess is, and if it applies for this incident?

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What service do I need?

Not sure what you need? Haven't done this before? No problem we'd love to help you. Depending on your incident or problem, you may need specialist assistance.

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