Hoist Your Workshop's Potential.

Ditch the Whiteboard. Run Your Workshop with Hoist.

Pioneering solutions for New Zealand's workshops, Hoist is dedicated to empowering smaller automotive businesses with cutting-edge technology and exceptional support during their growth journey.

Feature Packed

Job Scheduling

Job Cards & Service History

Quotes & Invoicing

Easily assign jobs to technicians and track progress in real time—no whiteboards or paper required.

Automatically generate digital job cards and keep a full service history for every vehicle that comes through your doors.

Create professional quotes and invoices in just a few clicks. Send them straight to your customers’ inboxes.

Customer Notifications

Send automatic SMS or email reminders for upcoming bookings, job completions, and service due dates.

Vehicle Lookup & VIN Decoding

Save time with instant vehicle information using plate lookup or VIN decoding (where supported).

Digital Inspections & Checklists

Perform vehicle inspections on a tablet or phone with photos and notes attached directly to the job.

Dashboard & Reporting

Payment Integration

Cloud-Based Access

Offer easy payment options on-site or online with integrated payment gateways and tap-to-pay support.

Track your revenue, job turnaround time, parts usage, and more with real-time workshop insights.

Log in from any device, anywhere. Stay connected to your workshop even when you're off-site.

+ MORE!

Why Choose Our Mechanic Workshop Software?

Built for Grease, Not Glass Offices

Every feature is tested for real-world workshop use. If it isn't practical, simple, and fast enough for a busy mechanic, it doesn't go in.

Horsepower Meets High-Tech

We're car nuts with serious software engineering skills. This means you get a powerful, reliable tool that’s also incredibly simple to use because we understand what you need.

Grown Here, Not Flown Here

We're not a faceless overseas company. We're a Kiwi team of car enthusiasts who get the unique challenges of running a workshop in New Zealand. We're local, just like you.

We're building more than just software; we're building relationships. With a clear vision for the future, we’re committed to growing alongside you and continuously improving Hoist to meet your needs.

Your Partner in the Pit

This is your chance to get in on the ground floor. As an early partner, your feedback directly shapes the features we build. We're creating the ultimate workshop tool with you, not just for you.

Your Feedback is Our Blueprint

Honest Pricing, Full Stop

No hidden fees, no confusing contracts, no nasty surprises. We believe in fair, transparent pricing so you know exactly what you're paying for and can focus on running your business.

Simplify Your Workshop Operations with Powerful Mechanic Workshop Software

Running a busy auto repair shop? Our mechanic workshop software is built to help you manage everything from bookings to billing—without the paperwork chaos.

From job scheduling and inventory tracking to automated customer reminders and digital invoices, our software is designed to streamline daily operations. Whether you’re a solo mechanic or managing a multi-bay workshop, you’ll save time, reduce errors, and keep customers happy.

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