the modern way for panel beaters to write up quotes
PanelGear is quoting software for panel beaters, smash repairers and collision repair shops across New Zealand and Australia. AI powered quote writeup, insurer line item lookup and real time collaboration. It slots alongside the tools you already use.
Powerful, without the clutter
Everything you need to quote faster and run a tidier shop — and nothing you don't.
AI-drafted quotes
Upload photos of the damage and get a first-pass quote in seconds. Identify panels, estimate panel beating and paint labour, and start from a draft instead of a blank page.
Real-time collaboration
Your whole team can work on the same job at once. Everyone sees changes instantly, with no locked records or 'who has this open?' guesswork.
No save buttons
Every change is saved the moment you make it. Nothing to lose, nothing to remember.
Built for panel beaters, smash repairers and collision repair centres.
Not here to replace your favourite tools
PanelGear is an add-on that makes your existing workflow more efficient. Keep using the estimating and management software you already trust — we're honest about where we fit and where we don't.
Questions, answered
What is PanelGear?
PanelGear is quoting software for panel beaters, smash repairers and collision repair shops in New Zealand and Australia. You upload photos of the vehicle damage, AI drafts the quote — panels, labour and paint — and your team reviews and prices it together in real time. It runs in a browser on any device and works alongside your existing estimating and shop-management software.
Do I have to stop using my current software?
No. PanelGear is designed to sit alongside the estimating and shop-management tools you already use. Most shops run it as an add-on that speeds up quoting and customer communication.
How does the AI quoting work?
You upload photos of the damage and the AI drafts line items — panels, labour and paint — as a starting point. You stay in control: review, adjust pricing, and send. It saves the blank-page time, not your judgement.
Is there really no sales call?
Correct. Sign up, get instant access, and try it on your own jobs. If it helps, keep it; if it doesn't, walk away — no pressure.
What kind of shops is it for?
Panel and paint shops, smash repairers, collision repair centres and auto body shops of any size — from a single bay to a multi-site operation with fleet customers.
Does PanelGear work in New Zealand and Australia?
Yes. PanelGear is built for the New Zealand and Australian market, using the terminology, quoting conventions and insurer line items that panel beaters and smash repairers here actually work with. It's a browser-based product, so there's nothing to install.
Is there panel beater software that quotes from photos?
Yes — that's the core of what PanelGear does. Photograph the damage on your phone, or have the customer send photos through the portal, and the AI identifies the affected panels, suggests repair or replace, and estimates labour and paint hours. You get a draft to review rather than a blank quote to start from scratch.
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