Built on trust, precision, and a genuine love for what European engineering represents.
Built on trust, precision, and real passion.
Look, we're not gonna feed you some corporate line about being "passionate experts" or whatever. Truth is, we started Halrion Exarch because we got tired of seeing Euro cars get butchered by shops that didn't really understand 'em. After years of working at dealerships and seeing folks get charged ridiculous amounts for simple fixes, we figured there had to be a better way.
We opened our doors in North Van with one goal - treat these machines the way they deserve and treat customers like actual human beings. No upselling stuff you don't need, no mysterious "recommended services" that conveniently cost a grand. Just honest work on cars we genuinely enjoy working on.
Started in a small bay with used equipment and a dream. First customer was a '98 BMW that three other shops couldn't figure out. Turned out to be a bad ground wire. Sometimes it's the simple stuff, right?
Brought on two more techs who actually knew their way around a Porsche. Also invested in proper diagnostic equipment - those fancy European cars don't play nice with generic scan tools, anyone who tells you different is lying.
Moved to our current spot on Marine Drive. Got six bays now, plus a proper waiting area where the coffee doesn't taste like motor oil. Well, mostly. Also picked up manufacturer-level diagnostic software for BMW, Audi, and Mercedes.
Got our lead tech certified as a BMW Master Technician and added Porsche specialist certification. Not gonna lie, those courses were brutal. But now we can handle pretty much anything these manufacturers throw at us, including the weird stuff.
Still here, still fixing cars, still learning new stuff every week. Added electric and hybrid expertise because that's where things are headed. We've worked on over 3,000 vehicles and honestly, we're just getting warmed up.
No BS, no hidden fees, no treating you like you're stupid. We explain what's wrong in plain English, show you the parts if you wanna see 'em, and give you options that actually make sense for your situation.
They're engineered different, plain and simple. More complex, sure, but also more rewarding to work on when you actually understand what's going on under the hood. Plus, owners tend to care about their rides, which makes the job a lot more satisfying.
Bring your European or luxury vehicle to folks who actually get it. First-time customers get a complimentary multi-point inspection.
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