About Us | Grimthorn Haven Auto Repair

How We Got Started

Look, I'm not gonna feed you some polished corporate origin story. Grimthorn Haven started because I got tired of seeing beautiful European machines getting butchered by shops that didn't get 'em. You know what I mean - the kind of places that treat a '90s BMW like it's just another grocery-getter.

Started in a cramped two-bay shop with more ambition than square footage. Just me, a lot of coffee, and an unhealthy obsession with getting every last detail right. Word spread pretty quick when folks realized we actually understood what makes these cars tick - not just the mechanics, but the soul of the thing.

Fast forward to now, we've got a proper facility here on Industrial Way with the equipment and the team to handle everything from a simple service to full-blown restorations that'd make your jaw drop. Still got that same obsession though.

Our Journey

The Beginning

Early Days

Opened up shop with nothing but a toolbox full of dreams and a reputation for actually knowing how to work on European cars without making things worse. Two bays, one lift, endless determination.

Expansion Time

Growing Pains

Had to move to a bigger spot 'cause the waiting list got ridiculous. Added performance tuning to the mix when customers kept asking if we could make their rides a bit more... spirited. Turns out we're pretty damn good at it.

Restoration Focus

Bringing Legends Back

Started taking on full restoration projects. There's something special about bringing a neglected classic back to life - when you fire it up for the first time after months of work? Man, that never gets old.

Today & Beyond

Still Evolving

Now we're handling everything from routine maintenance to builds that push serious power. The shop's grown, the team's grown, but we still treat every car like it's our own. Because honestly? That's the only way we know how to do this.

Meet The Crew

We're not your typical button-up corporate team. Just a group of gearheads who happen to be really good at what we do. Each of us brings something different to the table, but we all share the same obsession with getting it right.

Marcus

Lead Technician

German cars are his jam. If it's got a Bayern badge, he's your guy.

Sofia

Performance Specialist

Tuning wizard. Makes engines sing songs they didn't know they could.

James

Restoration Expert

Patient as they come. Brings classics back from the dead with scary accuracy.

Alex

Diagnostics Tech

If your car's acting weird, Alex figures out why. Computer whisperer.

Certifications & Expertise

We've put in the hours to get certified on the systems we work on. Not because we love paperwork (trust me, we don't), but because European manufacturers keep changing stuff and we need to stay ahead of it. Here's what we're packing:

BMW Certified

Factory-level diagnostics and repair for all BMW models

Mercedes-Benz

Authorized service for all Mercedes models including AMG

Porsche Specialist

Performance tuning and restoration for all Porsche vehicles

Audi/VW Group

Full service capabilities for VAG group vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover

Certified for British luxury vehicle service and repair

ECU Tuning

Advanced engine management calibration and tuning

Classic Restoration

Period-correct restoration for vintage European vehicles

Red Seal Certified

Journeyman automotive service technicians on staff

Why We're Different

Most shops treat European cars like they're a pain in the ass. We get it - they can be finicky, the parts aren't always cheap, and there's a learning curve. But that's exactly why we exist.

We don't do half-measures. When you bring your car here, we're not slapping on aftermarket parts that "should probably work." We're using OEM or better, we're following proper procedures, and we're testing everything twice because that's how you do it right.

Plus, we actually like these cars. When someone rolls in with a well-worn E39 M5 or a classic 911 that needs some love, we're not seeing dollar signs - we're seeing potential. That probably sounds cheesy, but it's true.

Bottom line? We're not here to be the cheapest shop in Vancouver. We're here to be the best at what we do, and what we do is European vehicles. Period.

Ready To Work Together?

Whether you need routine service or you're planning something more ambitious, let's talk. We'll give you the straight goods on what your car needs - no upselling, no BS.

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