Our Story & The Crew

We're not your typical garage - we're the folks who actually get excited about a properly timed cam or a clean boost curve.

Frosthal Chronos team in workshop

The Team That Gets It

Wrench turners, code readers, and coffee drinkers

How We Got Here

Started in a single bay with more ambition than sense, honestly. Now we're the go-to shop for European rides that need proper attention.

2018 - The Beginning

Opened up shop with three guys who'd spent way too much time fixing their own Audis and BMWs in driveways. Figured we might as well get paid for it. First customer brought in an E46 with a mystery misfire - took us all day but we nailed it.

2019 - Bosch Certified

Got our Bosch certification after months of training. Suddenly we had access to factory-level diagnostics and it changed everything. No more guessing games with those tricky Euro sensors.

2020 - Expansion Time

Grabbed the unit next door 'cause we were literally turning people away. Added two more bays and brought on some serious talent. Started our winter tire storage program - Vancouver winters aren't playing around.

2021 - Performance Division

Launched our performance tuning services. Been dyno-testing since forever for fun, so why not make it official? Now we're doing ECU tunes, turbo upgrades, the whole nine yards.

2023 - Master Tech Status

Our lead tech passed his Master Technician certification. Also got our VAG-COM specialist certification - basically means we can talk to VW Group vehicles in their native language.

2025 - Going Strong

Seven years in and we're still geeking out over every car that rolls through. Added transmission rebuilding to our lineup after sending one too many cars elsewhere. If it's European and needs fixing, we're on it.

Certifications We're Proud Of

Bosch Automotive Service
Factory-Level Diagnostics
VAG-COM Specialist
VW/Audi/Porsche Expert
Red Seal Certified
Master Technician
AVI Licensed
BC Motor Vehicle Inspection

What Actually Matters To Us

Not just words on a website - this is how we actually run the place.

Figure It Out

Some problems don't come with a manual page. We dig deeper, test theories, and don't give up until we know exactly what's going on. Had a Passat that stumped three shops before us? That's the stuff we live for.

Straight Talk

We'll tell you if something can wait or if it needs attention now. No upselling stuff you don't need, no vague "might wanna check that" nonsense. Your brakes are at 30%? You've got time. At 10%? Let's fix that today.

Do It Right

Quick fixes and duct tape solutions aren't our style. If we're touching your car, it's getting done properly with the right parts and right procedures. Takes longer sometimes, but you won't be back next month with the same issue.

Keep Learning

European cars change fast - new tech, new systems, new ways things break. We're constantly training, reading technical bulletins, and yeah, occasionally breaking our own test vehicles to understand them better. Someone's gotta stay current.

Diagnostic equipment at Frosthal Chronos

Why European Vehicles?

Look, we could've gone the generalist route and worked on everything. But European cars - BMWs, Audis, VWs, Mercedes, Volvos - they're just different. More complex, more particular, way more interesting.

These cars talk to you if you've got the right equipment and know the language. A Check Engine light on a Honda? Usually pretty straightforward. Same light on an Audi? Could be one of thirty things having a conversation on the CAN bus.

We invested heavy in the diagnostic gear, spent years learning the quirks, and built relationships with the parts suppliers who actually know this stuff. Now when someone shows up with a complicated Euro problem, we're not learning on the fly - we've probably seen it before.

See What We Do

Got a European Car That Needs Attention?

Bring it by. We'll shoot straight with you about what it needs.