Everything you need to run your workshop
Work orders, scheduling, parts, invoicing and reporting - one connected system, built in New Zealand.
14-day free trial • No card required • Free data import while early-adopter pricing lasts
Work Order Management
Create, track, and manage work orders from initial booking through to completion. Capture vehicle details, customer information, job notes, and technician assignments all in one place.
- Eliminate paper-based job cards and manual tracking
- Real-time status updates for every job in your workshop
- Full job history and audit trail for compliance
Customer Database & CRM
Build lasting relationships with a complete customer management system. Store vehicle histories, service preferences, and communication logs to deliver personalised service every time.
- Complete vehicle and service history at your fingertips
- Automated service reminders and follow-ups
- Customer communication log for better service
Inventory Tracking
Keep your parts room organised with real-time inventory management. Track stock levels and monitor what you have on hand.
- Never run out of critical parts again
- Real-time stock level visibility
- Track parts usage across jobs
Invoicing & Payments
Get paid faster with integrated invoicing and Xero synchronisation. Generate professional invoices from work orders with one click and accept payments on the spot.
- Seamless two-way Xero integration
- One-click invoice generation from work orders
- Accept card payments in-shop
- Improve cash flow with faster billing
Technician Scheduling
Optimise your workshop capacity with visual scheduling. Assign jobs to technicians, manage bay allocations, and balance workloads to maximise productivity.
- Drag-and-drop scheduling calendar
- Bay and technician capacity planning
- Reduce downtime with optimised scheduling
- Track technician productivity and performance
Reporting & Analytics
Make data-driven decisions with comprehensive reporting. Track KPIs, monitor revenue trends, and identify opportunities to improve your workshop performance.
- Real-time dashboard with key metrics
- Revenue, profit, and margin reports
- Technician productivity analysis
- Customer retention and satisfaction tracking
Mobile App for iOS & Android (Coming Soon)
Native iOS and Android apps are on the way. Today, Hoist runs in any mobile browser - so technicians can update jobs from the workshop floor and managers can keep an eye on things from anywhere.
- Native iOS and Android apps coming soon
- Use Hoist now from any phone or tablet browser
- Technicians update jobs in real-time from the floor
- Managers stay connected anywhere, anytime
Light Mode or Dark Mode? Your Choice.
Work the way you want. Switch between light and dark mode to reduce eye strain and match your preference. Drag the slider to see the difference.
Everything else you need
The small things that add up - all included, no add-on tiers.
Two-Way Email
Full email conversations with customers
SMS Messaging
Send text messages to customers
WOF Reminders
Automated WOF reminder notifications
Job Templates
Canned jobs for quick quoting
Multi-User Access
Unlimited team members
Permission Control
Granular access permissions
Role Dashboards
Custom views per employee
Vehicle Registration
NZTA rego lookups
Vehicle Notes
Add notes to any vehicle
Vehicle Inspections
Digital inspection checklists
Photo Uploads
Attach photos to work orders
And More!
New features added regularly
The Complete Workshop Solution
Stop juggling multiple tools and spreadsheets. Hoist brings everything together in one powerful platform.
Without Hoist
- Paper job cards get lost or damaged
- Manual invoicing takes hours each week
- Double-entry between systems causes errors
- No visibility into workshop performance
- Customers chase you for updates
- Parts run out without warning
With Hoist
- Digital job cards accessible anywhere
- One-click invoicing from work orders
- Automatic sync with Xero
- Real-time dashboards and reports
- Automated customer notifications
Get Started for $60/month
Join Hoist today at our early adopter rate of $60/month + GST - locked in for 6 months. Limited slots available at this price.
No lock-in • Cancel anytime • Free data import while early-adopter pricing lasts