Learning Centre

How Hauraki Plains Motors Expanded Its Service Capability with a Knuckle Lift

Discover how Hauraki Plains Motors expanded its workshop capacity and captured lucrative heavy-vehicle business by upgrading to a post-free, 6-tonne Steiner knuckle lift.
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Fasep Releases Latest WinLOGIC 2026

Upgrade your Fasep wheel aligner with the WinLOGIC 2026 database update via Treadway Equipped. Expand coverage by 2,597 new EV and ICE models for $890.
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What You Need to Start Your Own Motorcycle (and ATV) Service Shop

Learn what you need to start your own motorcycle and ATV service shop, from essential tools to creating a professional workspace.
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Understanding Modern Wheel Balancer Features

Looking for a wheel balancer? This quick guide defines what static & dynamic balancing, dynamic tolerance adjustment, and auto-adaptive modes actually do.
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How Raff’s Tyre Shop Overcame Space Limits with the FASEP VCO-K2 Aligner

Short runways and bright lights can't keep the FASEP VCO-K2 wheel aligner from accurately providing fast, flexible, and reliable alignment services.
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New AA Auto Centre in Takanini: A Coordinated Fit-Out Success Story

Discover how AA Takanini launched a high-performance auto centre on time and within budget.
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Beissbarth VAS 701 011: Alignment, Calibration & Tuning in One System

The compact and web-based Beissbarth VAS 701 011 revolutionises wheel alignment with integrated ADAS calibration and suspension tuning; now in New Zealand.
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Partner with Treadway Equipped (now Hoist & Garage) for Smarter Workshop Solutions

Treadway Equipped's outstanding equipment and comprehensive services featured in AutoChannel's May 2025 issue. Read it here.
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Optimising a Limited Work Space with a High-Performance Equipment

Upgrading a limited workspace? Learn how Jim Wright Nissan optimized their alignment bay without costly and time-consuming construction.
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South End Motors: From Simple Vision to Expansion

South End Motors partners with Treadway Equipped, achieving success with upgraded auto shop equipment and efficient workflows in Island Bay and Te Aro.
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Revving up success: Auto Super Shoppes Taupō expands

With the addition of wheel and tyre services and the assistance of Treadway Equipped, the business has become a one-stop shop
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Advantage Tyres Hamilton Steps Up Efficiency

A case study of how mobile tyre changing equipment for commercial vehicles improved service levels and efficiencies for Advantage Tyres.
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The Power of Air Tools in NZ Automotive Workshops

Experience the incredible efficiency of air tools in NZ workshops! Discover how these powerful tools revolutionise auto repairs and maintenance.
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Choosing an Automotive Workshop Hoist: Types, Features, and Tips

Explore types of automotive workshop hoists, their features, and top tips to select a reliable hoist for efficiency and safety.
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High class workshop fitout delivered in Hamilton

Our proven process, communication and satisfaction promise ensures your workshop fitout or equipment upgrade goes without a hitch.
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Empowering Future Mechanics: The Steiner LT240CFSP Hoist at RTC

The next generation of mechanics receive the best training with top-notch equipment like Steiner.
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D1NZ drift legend chooses Steiner

When Fanga Dan wanted a new hoist, he chose Steiner and Treadway Equipped.
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Finance & Support Key Factors In Workshop Upgrade

When Brad and his family bought The Mechanics looking for a reliable plant supplier became a must.
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Introducing the Steiner LT300S Mid Rise Scissor Lift

The ideal choice for workshops that specialise in panel beating, vehicle graphics, tyre, suspension, brake work, and the serious home enthusiast.
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Building customers for life

With supply and over-stock still an issue for many dealerships we take a look at the impact a strong service team can have on your business.
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Buying a wheel aligner

The key technologies and features you should understand before buying a wheel balancer.
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Wheel balancer buying guide

How to make sure you get the best wheel balancer for your auto workshop
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So you want to run your own workshop?

By following these steps, you can create a car workshop that is both technically sound and financially successful.
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How to plan an auto workshop

By following these steps, you can design an auto workshop that is both functional and efficient, and that meets the needs of your customers and technicians
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