How We Got Started
Look, I'll be straight with you - this whole thing started back in 2008 when I was fixing up a beat-up '92 BMW E30 in my dad's garage. Spent every weekend elbow-deep in grease, figuring out what made those German engines tick. Fast forward a few years, and I'd gone through tech school, worked at a couple dealerships, but something never felt right. They'd rush jobs, cut corners, treat these amazing machines like they're just another number.
So in 2015, I took the plunge. Rented this old warehouse space on Automotive Boulevard with my buddy Marco, threw everything we had into building something different. We wanted a shop where we'd actually care about what rolls through that door - whether it's your daily driver Audi or that classic Alfa you've been restoring for ten years.
Ten years later, we've grown from just the two of us to a crew of eight passionate techs. But honestly? The philosophy hasn't changed one bit. We're still those guys who'd rather spend an extra hour getting it perfect than send you out with something that's just "good enough."
Meet The Founder
Igniats Valorium
Master Technician & Founder
"Every car's got a story, and it's our job to keep that story going. That's what gets me up in the morning."
What We're All About
We're not trying to be the biggest shop in Toronto. Never have been. What we're after is being the place where European car owners know they'll get honest work, fair prices, and techs who actually know the difference between an M52 and an M54 engine without Googling it.
Honest Diagnostics
We'll tell you what you need, not what'll make us the most money. Sometimes that means talking you out of unnecessary work.
Real Expertise
Our guys have worked on everything from classic Porsches to modern AMGs. We've seen it all, fixed most of it.
Quality Parts
OEM or better. We've got relationships with suppliers who get us the good stuff, not the cheap knockoffs.
No Rush Jobs
We'd rather take the time to do it right. Your car deserves that, and frankly, so do we.
Our Journey
Opened Our Doors
Started with a two-bay garage and a whole lot of determination. Just me and Marco taking on whatever came through.
Master Certified
Got our advanced certifications in BMW, Mercedes, and Audi systems. Invested in proper diagnostic equipment that doesn't lie to you.
Expanded The Shop
Took over the unit next door. Six bays now, including a dedicated restoration area for those special projects.
Performance Tuning Division
Added dyno tuning capabilities. Now we're not just fixing cars, we're making 'em better than stock.
Classic Car Restoration
Brought on specialists for vintage European restoration work. Because those old beauties need love too.
Still Going Strong
A decade in, and we're still doing what we love - keeping European performance machines running the way they should.
Why European Performance Vehicles?
Simple - they're engineered differently. There's a precision and attention to detail in how BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, and the rest build their cars that you just don't get elsewhere. Working on these machines isn't just turning wrenches - it's understanding the philosophy behind every component. That's what gets us excited to come to work every day.
