Our Story

Where Precision Meets the Open Road

THE BEGINNING

How We Got Here

Look, I'll be straight with you - this whole thing started in my dad's garage back in 2012 with a busted '89 Skyline and way too much confidence.

I'm Marcus Chen, and yeah, I probably should've stuck with the engineering degree my parents wanted. But there's something about getting your hands dirty with a temperamental JDM legend that just hits different, you know? That Skyline taught me more about patience and precision than any textbook ever could.

Started doing side work for friends - mostly weekend warriors with modded Subarus and Evos. Word got around that I wasn't gonna half-ass a job or throw parts at problems without actually diagnosing what's going on. By 2015, I had enough saved up to lease this unit on Frontier Drive. Pretty humble beginnings, just me and my buddy Jake who's still here running our paint booth.

What sets us apart? We're not trying to be the cheapest shop in Vancouver - frankly, quality work costs what it costs. But we treat your ride like it's ours. Whether you're bringing in a vintage Porsche that needs frame work or a tuned Supra that's throwing codes, we're gonna dig in and do it right. No shortcuts, no "good enough" mentality.

The import and performance scene's been good to us. We've worked on everything from classic muscle getting second lives to modern exotics that need someone who actually knows their way around complex electronics. Built a solid crew over the years - folks who genuinely give a damn about craftsmanship.

These days, we're not just fixing cars. We're restoring dreams, improving performance, and making sure you can trust what you're driving. That's what keeps me coming in every day, even when my back's complaining about crawling under another lowered civic.

Marcus Chen

Founder & Lead Technician

OUR JOURNEY

Milestones That Matter

2012

The Garage Days

Started wrenching on imports out of a residential garage. One bay, basic tools, and a whole lot of determination.

2015

First Commercial Space

Opened our Frontier Drive location with two bays and hired Jake to handle custom paint work. Finally legit.

2017

Expanded to Four Bays

Took over the adjacent unit. Added frame straightening equipment and proper diagnostic tools. Hired three more techs who actually knew their stuff.

2019

Classic Restoration Program

Completed our first full frame-off restoration on a '67 Mustang. Opened up a whole new world of projects we're passionate about.

2021

Performance Tuning Certified

Invested in dyno equipment and got certified for ECU tuning. Now we can actually prove the gains, not just feel them.

2023

Team of 12 Specialists

Grew the team to include transmission specialists, an electrical guru, and detailing pros. Everyone brings something unique to the table.

2025

Still Grinding, Still Growing

Over 500 complete restorations, thousands of repairs, and a reputation we're damn proud of. Here's to whatever comes next.

Meet the Crew

The folks who make it all happen

Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen

Founder & Lead Technician

The guy who started it all. Still gets under cars daily.

Jake Morrison
Jake Morrison

Paint & Body Specialist

Been here since day one. Artist with a spray gun.

Sarah Kowalski
Sarah Kowalski

Diagnostic Specialist

If your car's throwing codes, she'll find out why.

David Park
David Park

Transmission Expert

Rebuilt more transmissions than he can count.

Tommy Nguyen
Tommy Nguyen

Restoration Specialist

Brings classics back from the dead with patience.

Elena Rodriguez
Elena Rodriguez

Detailing Manager

Makes every finish shine like it just rolled off the line.

Ryan Thompson
Ryan Thompson

Performance Tuner

Squeezes every bit of power safely. Dyno's his playground.

Michelle Santos
Michelle Santos

Shop Manager

Keeps everything running smooth and on schedule.

Ready to Work Together?

Bring your ride in and let's talk about what it needs. No pressure, no BS - just honest assessments and quality work.