About Us | Runeblade Odyssey Auto Repair - European & Luxury Vehicle Specialists

How We Got Here

Look, I'll be straight with you - this whole thing started because I got tired of seeing my neighbors getting ripped off at dealerships for basic maintenance on their BMWs and Audis. Started doing side work outta my garage back in 2012, and word just kinda spread from there.

What began as weekend jobs for friends turned into something bigger when we realized Vancouver needed a shop that actually understood European vehicles without the ridiculous dealer markup. We're talking about cars built with precision - they deserve techs who know what they're doing.

Fast forward to now, and we've got a full crew of specialists who genuinely love this stuff. Each guy on our team has their thing - whether it's electrical gremlins, transmission quirks, or making engines purr like they should.

Our Journey So Far

From a single-bay garage to Vancouver's go-to European specialists

2012 - The Beginning

Started working on European cars from a residential garage. Nothing fancy, just honest work and fair prices. Built a reputation one oil change at a time.

2015 - First Real Shop

Moved into an actual commercial space on Kingsway. Two bays, proper lifts, and finally enough room to do the job right. Started bringing on help.

2018 - Going Professional

Got our BMW and Mercedes certifications. Invested in diagnostic equipment that actually talks to these newer computer-heavy vehicles. Game changer.

2021 - Expansion

Added two more bays and expanded the team. Started taking on more complex jobs - performance tuning, full engine rebuilds, the works.

2025 - Today

Six bays, full team of specialists, and we're handling everything from routine maintenance to full restorations. Still the same honest approach, just bigger scale.

Certifications & Partnerships

We don't just wing it - we've got the training and tools to back up our work

BMW Certified

Factory-level diagnostics and repair procedures

Mercedes-Benz Trained

Specialized in MB diagnostic systems

Audi/VW Specialist

VAG-COM certified technicians

Porsche Experienced

Performance tuning & maintenance

Meet The Crew

The guys who actually turn the wrenches and solve the puzzles

Marcus Chen

Lead Technician & Owner

18 years experience

Started this whole thing back in '12. Specializes in BMW M-series and can diagnose weird electrical issues faster than anyone I know. Still gets his hands dirty every day.

Engine Diagnostics Electrical Systems Performance Tuning

Tom Berkshire

Transmission Specialist

15 years experience

If it's got gears, Tom knows it inside and out. Came from a dealership background but got tired of the corporate nonsense. Does incredible work on ZF and Getrag transmissions.

Transmission Repair Clutch Systems Drivetrain

Sarah Kowalski

Senior Diagnostic Tech

12 years experience

Sarah's the one who figures out the problems that stump everyone else. She's got an almost scary ability to read fault codes and track down intermittent issues. Mercedes specialist through and through.

Computer Diagnostics Mercedes-Benz ADAS Systems

Jake Morrison

Brake & Suspension Specialist

10 years experience

Jake's your guy for anything stopping or handling-related. Previously worked on race cars, so he knows his way around high-performance brake systems and coilover setups.

Brake Systems Suspension Alignment

David Patel

VW/Audi Specialist

13 years experience

Dave speaks fluent VAG-COM and knows every quirk of the VW/Audi platform. If you've got a Quattro system acting up or a turbo that needs attention, he's your man.

VW/Audi Systems Turbochargers Quattro AWD

Ryan Hughes

Technician

5 years experience

Ryan's the youngest on the team but don't let that fool you - kid's sharp as hell. Handles most of the preventive maintenance work and is learning the diagnostic side fast.

Maintenance Oil Services General Repair

Why We're Different

Here's the thing - we're not trying to be the cheapest shop in town. What we are trying to be is the most honest and capable. When you bring your car here, you're gonna get straight talk about what actually needs doing.

No upselling, no BS about "flushes" that don't need doing, none of that dealership nonsense. If your brakes are fine, we'll tell you they're fine. If they need work, we'll show you why and give you options.

We've also invested serious money in the right diagnostic equipment. That fancy European car you're driving? It's basically a computer on wheels. We've got the factory-level scan tools and software to actually communicate with it properly.

Honest Assessments

We'll shoot straight about what your vehicle actually needs

Factory-Level Tools

Professional diagnostic equipment for accurate repairs

Specialized Knowledge

Each tech focuses on what they know best

Fair Pricing

Quality work without the dealer markup

Our Approach

When you drop off your car, we're gonna do a proper look-over before touching anything. Then we'll call you with what we found - the good, the bad, and what can wait.

We take photos of anything concerning so you're not just taking our word for it. You'll get a detailed breakdown of costs before we start any work. No surprise charges when you come to pick up.

And yeah, we get it - car repairs are expensive. We'll work with you on prioritizing what needs immediate attention versus what can hold off a bit. We want you safe on the road, but we're not gonna push unnecessary work.

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