How SHIFTR Is Changing How Workshops Move Cars
Whether you're a mechanic with a workshop, run a panel or paint shop, or operate a car detailing business, moving vehicles in and out efficiently is part of daily workflow.
But for most workshops, it’s also a problem.
You either rely on an external tow truck, waste staff time dealing with ramps and straps, or use a trailer that simply doesn’t suit the job.
The SHIFTR car hauler changes that.
SHIFTR is designed to make loading vehicles safer, quicker, and more professional.
It gives workshop owners a better way to move vehicles, without needing a tow truck or the risks of a DIY setup.
The Problem: Moving Cars Shouldn’t Be This Hard
Most workshops face the same challenges:
- Waiting on external transporters delays workflow and delivery
- Hiring tow trucks eats into margins, especially for short trips
- Standard trailers require two people, timber blocks, and awkward loading angles
- Low cars, freshly painted or modified, are risky to load and secure
- Your staff aren’t trained transport operators, and safety is a daily concern
It all adds up to wasted time, lost efficiency, and unnecessary stress.
The SHIFTR Advantage: Designed for the Workshop Environment
SHIFTR is built for workshop owners who want full control over vehicle movement, whether that means moving vehicles across town, to customers, or back from suppliers.
Here’s what makes SHIFTR the smart choice:
- Remote-controlled hydraulic lowering = easy ground-level loading
- 4-degree deck angle = no scraping, no ramps, no timber blocks
- Solo operation = one person can load, secure, and deliver
- Over-the-tyre tie-downs = no crawling under the car or risking suspension damage
- Compatible with your workshop ute, van, or SUV, no special licence required
- Quick turnaround = vehicles in and out in under 2 minutes
For non-runners, freshly painted vehicles, or modified cars with low clearance, SHIFTR gets the job done without the risk.
Do the Job In-House, No More Waiting
Why pay for a local tow truck just to move a customer car a short distance?
With SHIFTR:
- You save time, no waiting on someone else’s schedule
- You save money, no subcontractor or fleet hire fees
- You look more professional, with your own branded transport solution
- You gain flexibility, moving vehicles whenever needed, even after hours
It’s not just a trailer. It’s a tool that gives you control over your customer experience and workflow.
Built for Business. Backed by Proven Success.
The same team behind Futura Trailers built SHIFTR, a brand trusted by more than 5,000 customers worldwide.
Futura has changed how people move vehicles across motorsport, marine, and commercial applications. SHIFTR brings that same thinking to a steel-framed, workshop-ready platform.
Ready to Streamline Your Workflow?
SHIFTR trailers start at $16,995 NZD, and for many workshops, they can pay for themselves in just a few months of regular use.
Stop waiting. Stop improvising.
Start moving vehicles your way, faster, safer, and smarter.