Where precision engineering meets real-world experience
Started this whole thing in a small bay over on East Hastings. Just me, a laptop full of diagnostic software I'd been tinkering with for years, and way too much coffee. Worked at dealerships for over a decade before that - learned everything they taught me, then learned what they didn't wanna deal with. Complex electrical gremlins, weird performance issues, those cars that stumped everyone else... that's what got me hooked.
Word spread faster than I expected. Folks started showing up with stuff other shops couldn't figure out or didn't wanna touch. Had to bring on two techs - guys I knew from my dealership days who were tired of just turning wrenches without actually solving problems. Moved into the Industrial Avenue spot, finally had room to breathe and set up proper diagnostic equipment.
Electric vehicles started rolling in more and more. Couldn't ignore it - spent six months getting certified on EV systems, hybrid powertrains, all that high-voltage stuff. It's honestly wild how different these systems are, but the diagnostic approach? Same logic, just different tools. Also finally got our hands on a proper dynamometer for tuning work. Game changer.
We're seven people now, still in the same spot on Industrial. Every tech here actually gives a damn about what they're doing - that's non-negotiable. We've got the diagnostic gear to tackle pretty much anything modern vehicles throw at us, and yeah, we still take those head-scratcher jobs other places give up on. That's still the fun part.
                                Lead Diagnostic Technician & Owner
Been turning wrenches since I was 16, got my Red Seal at 23, and spent the next twelve years at various dealerships around Vancouver. Loved the technical work, hated the "replace don't repair" mentality and the constant upselling pressure.
Started Quantarion Core because I wanted to build a shop that actually fixes things properly. We use real diagnostics, we explain what's actually wrong in plain English, and we don't try to sell you stuff you don't need. Pretty simple philosophy, really.
Red Seal Certified
EV/Hybrid Level 3
Advanced ECU Programming
Performance Tuning Certified
Transmission Specialist
ASE Master Tech
Folks who actually know what they're doing
                            
                        Senior Diagnostic Tech
                            
                        EV/Hybrid Specialist
                            
                        Transmission Specialist
                            
                        Performance Tuner
                            
                        Technician
                            
                        Service Manager
                Look, there's a lot of shops around Vancouver. Here's what makes us different - no marketing fluff, just facts:
We've got factory-level scan tools, oscilloscopes, the works. We don't throw parts at problems and hope something sticks. We figure out what's actually wrong first.
We explain what's broken in normal English, not technical jargon designed to confuse you. And if something can wait, we'll tell you it can wait.
Cars change fast these days. We actually invest in training and equipment to keep up. Can't fix modern vehicles with old knowledge and outdated tools.
Zero commission on parts or services here. Our techs get paid the same whether they sell you something or not. Takes all the BS out of the equation.
If your car's acting weird and nobody can figure it out, bring it by. That's kinda our thing.
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