Our Story & Expertise

Where European precision meets West Coast passion

Founder at Lumareth Veilborn

Meet the Team Behind the Wrenches

Look, we're not gonna give you some corporate spiel about "exceeding expectations" or whatever. We're a crew who genuinely loves what European engineers put together - and we know how to keep it running the way it should.

ASE Master Certified
All Senior Technicians
Factory-Level Equipment
BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche

How We Got Here

Started in a single bay with more ambition than sense, honestly. But when you've spent years working on these machines, you kinda can't help yourself.

01

2012 - The Beginning

Opened shop with just three guys and a dream. We'd all worked at dealerships before, got tired of the pressure to sell stuff people didn't need. Figured there had to be a better way - turns out there was.

02

2015 - Going All-In on European

Made the call to specialize. We were already seeing mostly BMWs and Mercs anyway, so we invested heavily in factory-spec diagnostic equipment. Best decision we ever made - you can't half-ass these systems.

03

2018 - Expanded Facility

Moved to our current spot on Marine Drive. Six bays now, climate-controlled (because these cars deserve it), and enough room to actually work without banging elbows. Added performance tuning services too.

04

2021 - Tech Upgrades

Cars are basically rolling computers now, so we brought in the latest scan tools and programming equipment. Can handle everything from basic oil changes to full ECU reflashing. The tech never stops evolving.

05

2025 - Today & Tomorrow

We've built something we're proud of - a shop where quality actually matters more than speed. Our techs keep training because these brands keep innovating. And yeah, we're already prepping for the EV transition.

Certifications & Training

We don't just collect these for the wall - they represent real skills our team brings to your vehicle every day

ASE Master

Automotive Service Excellence

BMW Certified

Factory Training Program

Mercedes-Benz

StarTEKINFO Access

Audi Trained

VW/Audi Specialist

Porsche

PIWIS Diagnostic System

Bosch Certified

Diagnostic Equipment

EV Safety

High Voltage Certified

ECU Tuning

Performance Programming

What Makes Us Different?

We're not trying to be the cheapest option - never have been. But if you want someone who actually understands what's happening under the hood of your European car, who won't throw parts at problems hoping something sticks, we're your people.

Every tech here has turned wrenches on these brands for years. We've seen the common failures, the weird electrical gremlins, the stuff that only shows up after 100k kilometers. That experience matters when it's your daily driver or weekend toy on the lift.

Let's Talk About Your Car
Our diagnostic equipment

Our Philosophy

Here's the thing - we treat your car like we'd want ours treated. That means honest diagnostics, no BS upselling, and actually explaining what's going on in plain English (or as plain as we can make it when talking about VANOS systems).

We've got the fancy equipment because modern European cars demand it. But tools are only as good as the person using them. Our youngest tech has been doing this for eight years. Our most senior? Let's just say he remembers when BMWs had carburetors.

Transparent Pricing

You'll know the cost before we touch anything

Quality Parts

OEM or better - no cheap knockoffs

Real Warranties

We stand behind our work, period

Ongoing Training

Cars change, we keep learning

Ready to Experience the Difference?

Whether it's routine maintenance or something more complex, we've got the skills and equipment to handle it right.