Motor Vehicle Body, Paint and Interior Repair in New Zealand - Industry Research Report

Speed Limit: Increased Safety Standards and Price Competition Are Expected to Curb Industry Growth

The Motor Vehicle Body, Paint and Interior Repair industry provides services relating to collision repair such as chassis and body repair, window replacement, panelbeating, spray painting, and interior reupholstery and repair. Industry activities also include car wash, detailing, rustproofing and cleaning services. Drink-driving reduction initiatives and improved vehicle safety features, such as collision warning systems, have enhanced road safety, resulting in a decline in the number of vehicle crashes over the period. This trend has constrained demand for accident repair services. However, an increasing number of registered vehicles has supported underlying demand for industry services over the past five years. Discretionary incomes have risen over the period, bolstering demand for non-accident repair services. Revenue is expected to increase at an annualised 0.3% over the five years through 2022-23, to $1.5 billion. This includes an anticipated decline of 2.4% in 2022-23.

Industry operators primarily repair, panelbeat or spray paint smashed or damaged motor vehicles. The industry also includes firms that primarily replace, repair or tint automotive glass, along with companies that perform interior repair, car wash or vehicle cleaning services.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.