BidRadar

Free planning tool · Australia

Salvage vehicle repair cost estimator

Build an indicative repair range before you bid on a damaged vehicle or repairable write-off.

Describe the damage

Choose a make and model for a more specific estimate. Unknown vehicles use the general vehicle-type range.

Damage areas
Indicative repair range

$950$2,950

Includes a 12–20% allowance for hidden damage and variations in labour or parts.

Panels and bodywork$850$2,450
Contingency$100$500

How to use this repair estimate

Select the vehicle type, parts strategy and visible damage areas. The result is a planning range, not a quote: hidden damage, local labour rates, parts availability, compliance work and workshop findings can materially change the final cost.

Repairable write-off costs to check

Include the winning bid, buyer fees, transport, storage, inspections, registration requirements and a contingency alongside the repair range. A low auction price does not necessarily mean a low total project cost.