Car Hoist Safety and Compliance in Australia: What to Look For
The safety features that matter, and the Australian Standards (AS/NZS 1418.9 and AS/NZS 2550.9) every workshop and home user should understand before buying a car hoist.
The Complete Australian Car Hoist Buyer’s Guide
Choosing a car hoist for your Australian home garage or workshop? Our plain-English guide walks you through styles, safety, compliance and how to pick the right supplier.
2-Post vs 4-Post vs Scissor: Which Car Hoist Style Is Right for You?
Wheel-engaging or frame-engaging? Our plain-English comparison covers 2-post, 4-post, scissor, portable, in-ground, alignment, mobile column and parking hoists for Australian buyers.
How to Choose a Car Hoist Supplier in Australia
The sticker price is only part of the story. Here’s what actually matters when choosing who to buy your car hoist from in Australia — stock, parts, installation and support.
DRIVEN rebate expanded: EV workshop equipment now eligible
The Australian Government has expanded its DRIVEN program. Alongside EV chargers, eligible dealerships and EV repairers can now claim a rebate on EV-specific workshop equipment, tools, personal protective equipment and lifting equipment. The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association welcomed the change on 16 September 2026, pointing out that independent workshops need battery handling equipment and specialised […]
Portable Car Hoists for Australian Home Garages: QuickJack vs MaxJax
Portable car hoists fit where a full-size two-post never will. Here’s the real decision between QuickJack frames and the MaxJax M7K, full metric specs for every model, and what replaced the old 5000TL and 7000TL.
Before Your Hoist Arrives: The Site Checklist That Prevents Install Delays
Most hoist installation delays are site problems, not hoist problems. Slab, slope, height, power, access and commissioning — the six things to confirm weeks before the truck arrives.
ADAS Calibration and Wheel Alignment: What Australian Workshops Need to Get Right
ADAS calibration is now triggered by everyday workshop jobs — windscreens, alignments, suspension and bumper repairs. Here’s what disturbs it, why wheel alignment has to come first, and what the alignment side of the job needs on your floor.
Levelling a Two-Post Hoist the Right Way – A Safety-First Installation Guide
Levelling a Two-Post Hoist the Right Way – A Safety-First Installation Guide Ask two installers how to set up a two-post hoist and you’ll often get two answers: one swears by perfectly plumb columns, the other chases dead-level contact pads. Knowing how to level a two-post hoist correctly comes down to understanding which of those […]