Maidstone Panelbeaters collision repair workshop in Upper Hutt
Maidstone Panelbeaters shopfront and sign in Upper Hutt
Maidstone Panelbeaters collision repair workshop in Upper Hutt

Collision Repair
done right for the
Hutt Valley
since 1986

Collision Repair
done right for the
Hutt Valley
since 1986

From panel damage to structural and paint repairs, Maidstone restores vehicles to OEM standards with clear communication throughout.

From panel damage to structural and paint repairs, Maidstone restores vehicles to OEM standards with clear communication throughout.

Collision Repair done right for the Hutt Valley since 1986

From panel damage to structural and paint repairs, Maidstone restores vehicles to OEM standards with clear communication throughout.

Tesla Approved Body Shop

Google

4.9 · 200+ Reviews

Google

4.9 · 200+ Reviews

Tesla Approved Body Shop

Working with all insurers

  • AA Insurance logo
  • AMI Insurance logo
  • State Insurance logo
  • Tower logo
  • Vero logo
  • NZI logo
  • FMG logo
  • Cove logo
  • Trade Me Insurance logo
  • Lumley Insurance logo
  • Zurich logo
  • QBE logo
  • Star Insure
  • Ando logo
  • Provident Insurance logo
  • Covi Insurance logo
  • Classic Cover logo
  • Toyota Auto Insurance logo
  • Lexus Insurance Services logo
  • MAS logo
  • Quest Insurance logo
  • Janssen Insurance logo
  • DUAL logo
  • Tokio Marine logo
  • Assurant logo
  • Lantern Insurance logo
  • Marsh logo
  • IAG logo

Working with all insurers

  • AA Insurance logo
  • AMI Insurance logo
  • State Insurance logo
  • Tower logo
  • Vero logo
  • NZI logo
  • FMG logo
  • Cove logo
  • Trade Me Insurance logo
  • Lumley Insurance logo
  • Zurich logo
  • QBE logo
  • Star Insure
  • Ando logo
  • Provident Insurance logo
  • Covi Insurance logo
  • Classic Cover logo
  • Toyota Auto Insurance logo
  • Lexus Insurance Services logo
  • MAS logo
  • Quest Insurance logo
  • Janssen Insurance logo
  • DUAL logo
  • Tokio Marine logo
  • Assurant logo
  • Lantern Insurance logo
  • Marsh logo
  • IAG logo

Working with all insurers

  • AA Insurance logo
  • AMI Insurance logo
  • State Insurance logo
  • Tower logo
  • Vero logo
  • NZI logo
  • FMG logo
  • Cove logo
  • Trade Me Insurance logo
  • Lumley Insurance logo
  • Zurich logo
  • QBE logo
  • Star Insure
  • Ando logo
  • Provident Insurance logo
  • Covi Insurance logo
  • Classic Cover logo
  • Toyota Auto Insurance logo
  • Lexus Insurance Services logo
  • MAS logo
  • Quest Insurance logo
  • Janssen Insurance logo
  • DUAL logo
  • Tokio Marine logo
  • Assurant logo
  • Lantern Insurance logo
  • Marsh logo
  • IAG logo

How our repair process works

How our repair process works

How our repair process works

A straightforward four-step process from first contact through to collection. We’ll explain what happens next and keep you informed along the way.

A straightforward four-step process from first contact through to collection. We’ll explain what happens next and keep you informed along the way.

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Get in touch

Get in touch

Get in touch

Call the office or send us a few details about your vehicle and what has happened. We’ll let you know the best next step suitable for you.

Call the office or send us a few details about your vehicle and what has happened. We’ll let you know the best next step suitable for you.

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Assessment & approval

Assessment & approval

Assessment & approval

We assess the damage, prepare the repair plan and work through the approval and booking process with you and your insurer where required.

We assess the damage, prepare the repair plan and work through the approval and booking process with you and your insurer where required.

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Repair

Repair

Repair

Our team carries out the required repair work using the appropriate OEM procedures, with quality checks throughout the process.

Our team carries out the required repair work using the appropriate OEM procedures, with quality checks throughout the process.

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Collection

Collection

Collection

When your vehicle is ready for collection, our friendly office staff will contact you to arrange collection. We’ll walk you through the finished work before you are back on the road.

When your vehicle is ready for collection, our friendly office staff will contact you to arrange collection. We’ll walk you through the finished work before you are back on the road.

Repairs & services

Repairs & services

Repairs & services

From minor panel damage to structural accident repairs, refinishing, specialist EV and hybrid work, and everything in between, Maidstone repairs vehicles across a wide range of makes and models from its Upper Hutt facilities.

From minor panel damage to structural accident repairs, refinishing, specialist EV and hybrid work, and everything in between, Maidstone repairs vehicles across a wide range of makes and models from its Upper Hutt facilities.

Close-up of the Tesla badge on the front of a white Tesla
Close-up of the Tesla badge on the front of a white Tesla
Close-up of the Tesla badge on the front of a white Tesla

Tesla Approved
Body Shop

Tesla Approved
Body Shop

Tesla Approved Body Shop

Electric and hybrid vehicles can require different materials, equipment, safety procedures and repair methods. As a Tesla Approved Body Shop, Maidstone has the training, equipment and processes required for Tesla body repair, alongside specialist capability for modern EV and hybrid Collision Repair.

Electric and hybrid vehicles can require different materials, equipment, safety procedures and repair methods. As a Tesla Approved Body Shop, Maidstone has the training, equipment and processes required for Tesla body repair, alongside specialist capability for modern EV and hybrid Collision Repair.

Electric and hybrid vehicles can require different materials, equipment, safety procedures and repair methods. As a Tesla Approved Body Shop, Maidstone has the training, equipment and processes required for Tesla body repair, alongside specialist capability for modern EV and hybrid Collision Repair.

Why Maidstone

Maidstone has been repairing vehicles in Upper Hutt since 1986. Today, that experience is backed by modern repair methods, specialist equipment and a team focused on doing the job properly from start to finish.

The Maidstone Panelbeaters team outside the Upper Hutt workshop
The Maidstone Panelbeaters team outside the Upper Hutt workshop

Experienced people

Experienced people

Qualified tradespeople with years of hands-on experience, keeping pace with changing vehicle technology and repair methods.

Qualified tradespeople with years of hands-on experience, keeping pace with changing vehicle technology and repair methods.

The right methods & technology

The right methods & technology

Manufacturer repair procedures and equipment suited to modern vehicle construction, from Structural Repairs through to refinishing.

Manufacturer repair procedures and equipment suited to modern vehicle construction, from Structural Repairs through to refinishing.

Quality from start to finish

Quality from start to finish

Quality checks throughout the repair process, rather than relying on a final inspection alone.

Quality checks throughout the repair process, rather than relying on a final inspection alone.

The Maidstone Panelbeaters team outside the Upper Hutt workshop
The Maidstone Panelbeaters team outside the Upper Hutt workshop

Workmanship & Warranty

As a Collision Repair Association repairer, we are committed to maintaining industry-recognised workmanship and warranties.

As a Collision Repair Association repairer, we are committed to maintaining industry-recognised workmanship and warranties.

More about Maidstone

The Maidstone Panelbeaters team outside the Upper Hutt workshop

Workmanship & Warranty

As a Collision Repair Association repairer, we are committed to maintaining industry-recognised workmanship and warranties.

What our customers say

Google

4.9 out of 5 from 200+ Google reviews

Superb service for my dented Tesla. The team were efficient and professional from my initial inquiry right up until the day I picked my car up. Loved the bonus clean!

Pania Gray · Google review

Friendly and excellent communication at each step, from assessment to booking in, and they finished a day before the estimated pick-up time. Flawless repair - the car looks brand new.

Gareth Maddern · Google review

Ute repairs needed, insurance covered. Very approachable, quick assessment, quick repairs. Even used their loan car at a very reasonable daily rate.

Paul Le Sueur · Google review

What our customers say

Google

4.9 out of 5 from 200+ Google reviews

Superb service for my dented Tesla. The team were efficient and professional from my initial inquiry right up until the day I picked my car up. Loved the bonus clean!

Pania Gray · Google review

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What our customers say

Google

4.9 out of 5 from 200+ Google reviews

Superb service for my dented Tesla. The team were efficient and professional from my initial inquiry right up until the day I picked my car up. Loved the bonus clean!

Pania Gray · Google review

Friendly and excellent communication at each step, from assessment to booking in, and they finished a day before the estimated pick-up time. Flawless repair - the car looks brand new.

Gareth Maddern · Google review

Had an accident?
Talk to the team.

Had an accident? Talk to the team.

Had an accident?
Talk to the team.

Send us a few details about what has happened and we’ll get back to you with the best next step suitable for you. If insurance is involved, we can also help you understand what happens from here.

Send us a few details about what has happened and we’ll get back to you with the best next step suitable for you. If insurance is involved, we can also help you understand what happens from here.

Send us a few details about what has happened and we’ll get back to you with the best next step suitable for you. If insurance is involved, we can also help you understand what happens from here.

Already have an insurance claim number?

Pick a time that suits and book your assessment online.

Book an Assessment

Or call the office

Mon–Thu | 7.30am–5pm
Fri | 7.30am–4.30pm
36–40 Park Street, Kingsley Heights, Upper Hutt 5018

Already have an insurance claim number?

Already have an insurance claim number?

Pick a time that suits and book your assessment online.

Pick a time that suits and book your assessment online.

Book an Assessment

Book an Assessment

Or call the office

Or call the office

Mon–Thu 7.30am–5pm
Fri 7.30am–4.30pm
36–40 Park Street, Kingsley Heights, Upper Hutt 5018

Mon–Thu 7.30am–5pm
Fri 7.30am–4.30pm
36–40 Park Street, Kingsley Heights, Upper Hutt 5018