Where passion meets precision in every turn of the wrench
Look, I'm not gonna feed you some polished corporate story about "following dreams" or whatever. Truth is, I started this shop 'cause I was tired of watching European cars get butchered by mechanics who treated a BMW like it's just another Honda.
Grew up in my uncle's garage back in the day, spent summers elbow-deep in engine bays instead of hitting the beach. Annoyed my family to death with car talk at dinner. By sixteen, I could tell you what was wrong with a car just by listening to it idle - still can, actually.
After years working at dealerships where profit mattered more than doing the job right, I'd had enough. Grabbed every certification I could get my hands on - BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche - you name it. Spent way too much money on specialized tools that only work on one specific model year. Worth every penny though.
Started Froskarion Bastion in a tiny bay that barely fit two lifts. Now we've got a proper facility here on Marine Drive with equipment that'd make those old dealership bosses jealous. We're not the biggest shop in North Van, but we're definitely the most obsessive about getting it right.
What sets us apart? We actually give a damn. Your car isn't just another ticket number here. We treat these machines with the respect they deserve, 'cause honestly, there's nothing else I'd rather be doing.
Marcus Froskarion
Founder & Master Technician
Started with two bays and more determination than sense. First customer was a '98 E39 with transmission issues that three other shops gave up on. Got it running smooth as butter.
Moved to our current Marine Drive location. Invested heavily in factory-level diagnostic tools. Yeah, it hurt the wallet, but you can't half-ass European diagnostics.
Completed master certifications across all major European brands. Team grew to six technicians, each specializing in different marques. We're nerds about this stuff.
Running eight bays with a team that's just as obsessive as I am. We've restored over 400 vehicles and built a reputation for taking on the "impossible" jobs other shops won't touch.
We don't just talk the talk - got the papers to prove it
Master Technician Level
Factory Trained
Advanced Diagnostics
Performance Tuning
All Team Members
Interprovincial Standards
A+ Rating
The folks who'll actually be working on your ride
Founder & Master Technician
20+ years wrenching on European cars. Still gets excited about obscure engine quirks. Drinks way too much coffee.
BMW & Audi Specialist
Former dealership tech who couldn't stand the rushed work. Perfectionist to a fault. Owns three project cars that'll "definitely be done soon."
Transmission Specialist
Can rebuild a ZF 8-speed blindfolded. Seriously, don't challenge her on this. Started as apprentice, now teaches the rest of us new tricks.
Mercedes & Porsche Expert
Trained in Stuttgart, moved here for the mountains. Has an unhealthy obsession with getting air-ride suspension perfect. Total gearhead.
Body Work & Paint Specialist
Third-gen body man with an artist's eye. Takes forever to match paint but the results are worth it. Won't let a car leave unless it's perfect.
Service Coordinator
Keeps us organized and honest about timelines. Not a tech, but knows enough to call us out on our BS. Basically runs the place.
We'll tell you what needs fixing now and what can wait. Your wallet will thank us, and you'll actually trust us next time.
We don't throw parts at problems hoping something sticks. Factory-level scanners and actual troubleshooting - old school meets new tech.
OEM or better. Life's too short for cheap knockoffs that'll fail in six months. Your car deserves proper parts.
We'll explain what's wrong in plain English, not jargon meant to confuse you. Photos, videos, whatever it takes so you get it.
Bring your European or luxury vehicle to people who actually care about doing it right