New Zealand's trusted experts in vehicle hoist certification, servicing, repairs, installations, and long-term rentals. Based in the Manawatu-Wanganui, we serve the lower North Island, with a strong presence across Wellington, Hawke's Bay, and Taranaki.
Our team delivers precise, economical, and dependable work on light automotive and heavy truck and bus hoists, drawing on decades of experience and purpose-built systems.
While vehicle hoists are the heart of our family business, our expertise has extended to encompass a full range of workshop equipment such as tyre service gear, wheel alignment systems, balancers, and air compressors.
Thorough inspections and certification to AS 1418.9:1996 | AS/NZS 2550.9:1996 – not just a label.
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Proactive maintenance that pays for itself, preventing problems before they become expensive ones.
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Fair, straightforward leasing to free up capital and support your growth.
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Expert consultation to plan your workshop layout for maximum efficiency and safety.
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Professional, meticulous deployment of new equipment and relocation of existing gear.
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Fast, effective repairs backed by almost thirty years of diagnostic expertise.
Learn moreWe provide the most advanced hoist services in New Zealand. Behind the scenes, we run custom‑built maintenance and certification systems developed specifically for our business – and to support yours. Every inspection, service, and observation is recorded, tracked, and referenced, giving you clarity, continuity, and visibility of your equipment status.
On the road we operate fully equipped, purpose‑built service vehicles and carry an extensive range of spares, allowing us to handle everything from precision installations to urgent field repairs efficiently and correctly.
You'll find us honest and hard-working, first and foremost. This business has been built over decades, across generations, with hard-won knowledge accumulated.
We run lean but capable – a small team by design, focused on doing work properly and standing behind it. We find we work best with people who think long-term and value work done properly, once.
The value is in how our work holds up, year after year.
We do it properly the first time, so problems don't return later.
Fully equipped vehicles and stocked parts reduce downtime and repeat visits.
Many of the workshops we started with, we still look after today.
Decades of hands-on work across hoists, fleets, and specialised equipment.
Rental and staged solutions that scale with your operation.
Based in Manawatu, supporting workshops across the lower North Island to the same standard.
While hoists remain the heart of our business, we bring extensive skills across a broad range of automotive workshop equipment.
Hoists & Lifts
Wheel Alignment
Tyre Equipment
Electronic Equipment
Beamsetters
Compressors
Based just north of Palmerston North, we proudly serve the lower North Island – with our heart in Manawatu-Wanganui, a solid footprint in Wellington and Hawke's Bay, and a regular presence in Taranaki.
Contact us for regular service run dates and outside-area requests.
We measure our success by our relationships; by what the apprentice says as much as the proprietor, and by how our work performs in the long haul.
In this industry, it is vital that the sub contractors we use are honest and reliable. With Steven Sandbrook, customers can trust his judgement and advice when it comes to the important decisions, such as repair or replace. If you are looking for an honest, reliable and capable serviceman to take care of your installation and maintenance requirements, look no further!
Vogel Motors
Steven's good. He'll be there – he always is.
Rutherford & Bond Toyota Kapiti
We used Steven from Autoquip on the installation of a floor lifter and some general maintenance on the same machine, and found his workmanship to be of the highest level. We were also impressed with his speed and commitment in getting the machine up and running so there was no delay on our daily operation. I would have no hesitation in recommending Steven, as one thing a business owner needs is being able to rely on service agents to do what they say. Steven certainly delivers in this area!
Steve's Tyre Service Palmerston North
Steven and his team have gone above and beyond for us. We took over our business and needed to add a couple of new hoists and move a couple around, they did it in record time and their post care is second to none. We highly recommend them.
Pit Stop Palmerston North
I'd happily lease from you guys again!
Tyres 2 Go
Your guys did a fantastic job – very happy with their service.
Peter Long Collision Repairs
