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Auto & Transport, Louisiana

Auto Body Repair cost in New Orleans, LA

A typical Auto Body Repair figure in New Orleans is about $1,360 per job, about 9% below the national figure of $1,500.

Typical cost

Typical in New Orleans

$1,360

per job

Fair price range: $362 to $4,525

On the low end
$362
On the high end
$4,525

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in New Orleans. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.6%past year

Up 32.4%over five years

How prices for motor vehicle body work have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Motor vehicle body work, CUUR0000SETD01), through July 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Panel count
  2. Paint match
  3. Frame
  4. Insurance
  5. OEM vs aftermarket

Ways to pay less

  1. Use insurance when it makes sense
  2. Get a second DRP quote
  3. Ask about aftermarket parts
  4. Photograph damage
  5. Confirm rental coverage

Auto Body Repair in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
New Orleans, LA$1,360
$362 to $4,525
National typical$1,500
$400 to $5,000
Baton Rouge, LA$1,320
$352 to $4,400
Shreveport, LA$1,240
$330 to $4,125
Fort Worth, TX$1,500
$400 to $5,000
Fresno, CA$1,590
$424 to $5,300
Glendale, AZ$1,495
$398 to $4,975

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Questions people ask

Auto Body Repair in New Orleans: what does it cost?

In New Orleans, LA, Auto Body Repair typically costs about $1,360 per job, with most prices between $362 and $4,525.

Why is New Orleans lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Body Repair earn in New Orleans, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put New Orleans about 9% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.