How We Got Started
Look, I'm not gonna feed you some polished corporate story. Started tinkering with my dad's old BMW in our garage back in the day, and honestly? That's where the obsession kicked in.
Spent years working at different shops around Vancouver, and kept seeing the same thing - people treating these beautiful European machines like they're just another Camry on the line. Drove me nuts, honestly.
So in 2018, we opened up shop right here on Kingsway. The name? Yeah, it's a bit different. "Jade Phyros Realm" came from this idea that working on these cars is like entering another world - one where precision actually matters and you're not just slapping parts on to make a quick buck.
These days, we've got a crew of guys who actually give a damn about what they're doing. Each one brings something different to the table, but we're all on the same page about one thing - if it's worth doing, it's worth doing right.
- Marcus Chen, Founder
Certifications & Recognition
- ASE Master Certified Technicians (all team members)
- BMW & Mercedes-Benz Factory Training Certified
- Porsche Specialist Certification
- I-CAR Gold Class Collision Repair
- BC Motor Vehicle Inspection Facility
- Better Business Bureau A+ Rating
- Vancouver Auto Repair Excellence Award 2023
Our Journey
From a single-bay garage to Vancouver's go-to spot for European and luxury vehicles.
2018 - The Beginning
Opened our doors with just one lift and a dream. Started with basic maintenance and diagnostics, mostly BMWs and Audis from folks who were tired of dealership prices.
2019 - Expansion Time
Word got around (thank you, Google reviews!). Added two more bays and brought on Jake and Dmitri. Started getting into more complex engine work and performance tuning.
2020 - Getting Serious
Yeah, weird year for everyone. But we invested heavy in diagnostic equipment - got the factory-level scanners for Mercedes, BMW, and Porsche. Game changer for tracking down those annoying electrical gremlins.
2021 - Classic Restoration Division
Had a customer bring in a '72 911 that needed some love. That project lit a fire under us. Added a dedicated restoration bay and brought Lisa on board for bodywork. Now we're doing full restorations.
2022 - Going High-Tech
Upgraded our alignment system, added a dyno for proper tuning work. Started handling more exotic stuff - Ferraris, Lambos, even got to work on a McLaren. Wild.
2023 - Recognition & Growth
Won the Vancouver Auto Repair Excellence Award, which was honestly pretty cool. Expanded the team again, now we're up to 8 techs. Started custom fab work for those "I have an idea" projects.
2024-2025 - Today & Tomorrow
We're not slowing down. Just added EV certification training for the crew because let's face it, electric Porsches and BMWs are here to stay. Still doing what we love, just getting better at it.
Meet The Crew
These are the folks who'll actually be working on your ride. No salespeople here, just wrench-turners who know their stuff.
Come By & Say Hi
Shop's always open for a chat about your car. Coffee's usually fresh too.