Still running your workshop on paper job cards?

Hoist replaces the pile on your counter — digital job cards, automatic Xero invoicing, WoF reminders, and a mobile app so your mechanics can update jobs from under the car. $60/month before our April 2026 launch.

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Simpler than texting — your mechanics will figure it out in minutes
Mobile app available on:
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Hoist workshop calendar and booking dashboard software for auto repair shops

Built for independent NZ workshops — typically 1–5 bays, owner-operated

Sound familiar?

Job cards written on paper and filed in a drawer
Manually copying invoices into Xero at the end of the day
Customers ringing to ask if their car's done yet
Losing track of which parts you ordered for which job
WoF reminders sent by hand — or not at all
No idea which jobs are outstanding without digging through a pile

That's exactly what Hoist fixes.

What Hoist replaces

Before Hoist

  • Paper job cards in a pile on the counter
  • Copy invoices to Xero by hand every night
  • Customers ring to ask if their car is done
  • WoF reminders sent manually — or forgotten
  • No idea which parts belong to which job
  • Scheduling on a whiteboard or in your head

With Hoist

  • Digital job cards created in 90 seconds, from any device
  • Invoices sync to Xero automatically — zero double entry
  • Automated texts when their car is ready
  • WoF reminders go out without you doing anything
  • Every part tracked against the right job
  • Visual calendar so you can see the whole week at a glance

Job cards in 90 seconds

Create a job from your phone before the customer's finished explaining — no paper, no lost cards

Xero syncs itself

Invoices appear in Xero before the customer's out the driveway — no double entry, ever

Customers come back

WoF and service reminders go out automatically — you don't lift a finger

Works on any phone

Your mechanics update jobs from the pit. No desktop needed, no training required

Integrations

Connects With Your Favourite Tools

Hoist integrates seamlessly with the tools you already use, from accounting to parts suppliers.

Xero Integration

Seamless two-way sync

Invoices, payments, and customer data flow automatically between Hoist and Xero. No more double-entry, no more reconciliation headaches.

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Vehicle Lookups

Instant access to vehicle details, WoF history, and registration status.

EFTPOS Payments

Verifone EFTPOS integration for fast, error-free payments.

And many more integrations

Verifone
MYOB
Smartpay
Windcave
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hoist workshop management software.

What is Hoist?
Hoist is all-in-one workshop management software built specifically for New Zealand automotive workshops. It lets you manage work orders, customers, inventory, invoicing, scheduling, and more — all from one platform, with a mobile app for iOS and Android.
Is Hoist built for New Zealand workshops?
Yes. Hoist is built in NZ and integrates directly with NZTA for vehicle registration lookups and Xero for accounting. All data is hosted in New Zealand and pricing is in NZD. Everything is designed around how Kiwi workshops actually operate.
How does the Xero integration work?
Hoist syncs two-ways with Xero — invoices created in Hoist appear automatically in Xero, and payments reconcile without double-entry. No more copying data between systems at end of day.
Is there a mobile app for mechanics?
Yes. Hoist has a native mobile app for both iOS (iPhone) and Android. Mechanics can log time, update job status, add parts, and check their schedule from the workshop floor — no desktop needed.
What is the early adopter pricing?
Workshops that sign up before our April 2026 public launch lock in $60/month + GST for the life of their subscription. After launch, the regular price is $99/month. Additional users are $10/month each.
How long does it take to get set up?
Most workshops are up and running in a day. We'll walk you through the setup, help migrate your existing customer and vehicle data, and make sure your team knows how to use it. There's no long onboarding process.

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$60/month early adopter pricing
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