How It All Started
Back in 2011, I was working at a dealership and got tired of seeing folks getting ripped off for basic work on their BMWs and Audis. Started wrenching on European rides in my garage on weekends - word spread fast.
What began as side gigs for friends turned into something bigger. By 2013, I'd saved enough to lease a small bay on Granville. Just me, a lift, and way too much coffee. Those first years were rough - lots of late nights and learning from mistakes nobody teaches you in tech school.
The turning point? Fixed a Porsche 911 that three other shops couldn't figure out. Turns out it was a weird wiring gremlin combined with a faulty MAF sensor. Owner told everyone he knew, and suddenly we were booked solid for months.
Fast forward to now - we've got four bays, a dedicated tuning room, and a team that actually gives a damn about getting it right. Still doing this because there's nothing like hearing a properly tuned engine fire up, y'know?
"We're not here to upsell you stuff you don't need. Just honest work on cars we actually care about."
- Marcus Chen, FounderThe Crew
Marcus Chen
Founder & Master Technician
ASE Master, VW/Audi Specialist
Sarah Mitchell
Lead Diagnostic Technician
BMW & Mercedes Certified
Diego Ramirez
Transmission Specialist
20+ Years Experience
Tyler Wong
Performance Tuner
ECU Calibration Expert
What We're About
Look, we're not gonna feed you corporate speak about "exceeding expectations" or whatever. Here's the deal - we work on European cars because we actually like them. The engineering, the quirks, even the weird German over-engineering that makes a simple oil change take twice as long.
We're straight shooters. If your car needs work, we'll tell you. If it doesn't, we'll tell you that too - even if it means less money for us. Been doing this long enough to know that honesty keeps folks coming back way more than BS ever will.
Whether you're rolling in for a basic service or want to squeeze another 50hp out of your ride, we treat every car like it matters. Because to us, it does.
Credentials & Certifications
We've put in the hours and earned the papers. Here's what we're certified for:
ASE Master Certified
BMW Certified
Mercedes-Benz Certified
Audi/VW Certified
Porsche Specialist
Volvo Certified
Shop Milestones
2011 - The Beginning
Started doing side work out of my garage. Mostly VWs and Audis for friends who got quoted insane prices at dealers.
2013 - First Shop
Leased a single-bay shop on Granville. Pretty sure the landlord thought I'd be gone in six months. Proved him wrong.
2015 - Expanded to Two Bays
Business was growing. Hired Sarah - best decision ever. She's way better at diagnostics than I'll ever be.
2017 - Performance Tuning Division
Got serious about ECU tuning. Invested in proper dyno equipment and software. Tyler joined us from a big-name tuning shop.
2019 - New Location
Moved to our current spot - four full bays plus dedicated tuning room. Finally had space to do things right.
2021 - Weathered the Storm
Pandemic was rough but our customers stuck with us. Really showed who your real clients are.
2023 - 10 Year Anniversary
Celebrated a decade in business. Diego joined the team bringing his transmission expertise.
2025 - Still Going Strong
Here we are. Still fixing cars, still learning new stuff, still giving a damn about getting it right.
Ready to Work With Us?
Bring your European ride by and let's figure out what it needs. No BS, just honest work.
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