Where It All Started
Look, I'm not gonna feed you some polished corporate story. Here's the real deal about how this shop came to be.
The Beginning
Started out in a cramped two-bay garage off Main Street. Just me, a buddy, and way too much coffee. We were tired of seeing European cars getting butchered by shops that didn't get them. BMW, Audi, Mercedes - these machines deserve respect and actual knowledge, not guesswork.
Word Got Around
Turns out people noticed when you actually fix things right. We outgrew that first spot faster than expected. Moved to our current location on Industrial Avenue - proper lift equipment, diagnostic tools that cost more than my first car, the works. Started specializing in performance tuning 'cause that's where the fun is.
Growing The Team
Brought on three certified techs who actually know their stuff. No more turning away work 'cause we're swamped. Added ECU remapping services and proper engine rebuild capabilities. Invested heavily in factory-level diagnostic equipment - if the dealership can scan it, so can we.
Going Full-Spec
Added custom exhaust fabrication and became an authorized service center for several performance brands. Got the dyno we'd been dreaming about since day one. Now we can tune properly instead of crossing our fingers and hoping the map works out.
Still Getting Our Hands Dirty
We've worked on everything from classic Porsches to the latest M-series BMWs. Built a reputation on not overselling, not cutting corners, and actually explaining what's wrong in plain English. Yeah, we could've franchised or gone corporate by now, but where's the fun in that?
"We're not trying to be the biggest shop in Vancouver. We're trying to be the best at what we do - European performance and luxury vehicles. That's it. That's the whole mission."
- Marco Ignivari, Founder
The Team Behind The Wrenches
Certified techs who eat, sleep, and breathe European performance. No rookies here.
Marco Ignivari
Master Technician & Founder
- ASE Master Certified
- BMW Factory Trained
- Audi Specialist Level 3
- 18 Years Experience
David Chen
Performance Specialist
- ASE L1 Advanced Certified
- Porsche Trained Technician
- ECU Tuning Certified
- 12 Years Experience
Sarah Kowalski
Diagnostic Specialist
- ASE Master Certified
- Mercedes-Benz STAR Certified
- Electrical Systems Expert
- 15 Years Experience
James Patterson
Transmission & Engine Specialist
- ASE Certified A1, A3, A8
- Volkswagen/Audi Specialist
- Engine Rebuild Certified
- 20 Years Experience
Certifications & Credentials
ASE Master Certified Shop
BMW Certified Service
Audi Service Specialist
Mercedes STAR Tech
Porsche Approved
VAG Specialist Certified
Why We're Different
- We actually own and drive European cars ourselves
- Factory-level diagnostic equipment, not generic scanners
- Ongoing training - manufacturers update, so do we
- No upselling stuff you don't need
- We'll explain what's wrong in regular person language