Our Story & The Team

Where passion for European engineering meets years of hands-on experience

How We Got Started

Look, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it – this whole thing started 'cause I was sick of seeing shops treat European cars like they're just regular sedans. Back in 2012, I was working at a generic garage and watched them butcher a beautiful E46 M3 with wrong parts and zero respect for what BMW engineers spent years perfecting.

So yeah, I left. Grabbed my tools, maxed out two credit cards, and found this spot on Boundary Road. First year was rough – living off instant noodles and working till 2am most nights. But word got around that there's this guy who actually gives a damn about doing it right.

Fast forward to now, we've got a solid crew of folks who grew up wrenching on Audis, BMWs, Mercs, and the occasional exotic that rolls in. We're not trying to be the biggest shop in BC – just the one that people trust when their pride and joy needs proper attention.

Every car that comes through tells a story, and honestly, that's what keeps us going. Whether it's bringing a rusted 911 back to life or squeezing another 80hp from a Golf R, we're here for it.

The Journey So Far

2012

Opening Day

Started with a 2-bay garage and more dreams than dollars. Just me and my apprentice Marcus working on anything European that needed help.

2015

Got Serious About Tuning

Invested in proper ECU equipment after a customer asked if we could unlock his S4's potential. That changed everything for us.

2018

Expanded the Space

Took over the unit next door. Now running 5 bays with a dedicated restoration area. Finally had room to breathe.

2021

Team Grew

Brought on Sasha for suspension work and Dmitri who's basically a wizard with classic Porsches. Crew's solid now.

2025

Still Going Strong

13 years in and we're still learning new stuff every week. That's what keeps this job interesting, y'know?

Certifications & Training

We don't just wing it – got the paperwork to back up the skills

Red Seal Certified Technicians
Bosch Diagnostic Training
ECU Tuning Specialist Certification
BMW & Mercedes Factory Training
Porsche Classic Restoration Qualified
ASE Master Certified
High Voltage Hybrid Systems
Audi VW Group Specialist

Meet The Crew

The folks who actually do the work around here

Alex Kowalski

Owner & Lead Technician

Specializes In:

  • ECU tuning & remapping
  • BMW M-series performance
  • Engine diagnostics

Sasha Petrov

Suspension & Alignment Expert

Specializes In:

  • Coilover installations
  • Corner balancing
  • Track-ready setups

Dmitri Volkov

Classic Car Restoration

Specializes In:

  • Porsche 911 air-cooled
  • Engine rebuilds
  • Period-correct restorations

Marcus Chen

Fabrication & Exhaust Specialist

Specializes In:

  • Custom exhaust builds
  • TIG welding wizardry
  • Turbo installations

Got a European ride that needs some attention?

Let's talk about what we can do for your car

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