About Us - Dreadthorn Auto Repair | Vancouver's Performance Specialists

Who We Really Are

Look, we're not gonna feed you some corporate BS about being "customer-focused" or "detail-oriented." Yeah, we care about our customers and yeah, we're meticulous - but that's just baseline stuff, right?

Here's the real deal: we're a bunch of gearheads who got tired of seeing shops either charge premium prices for mediocre work or treat high-performance builds like they're just oil changes. Started Dreadthorn back in 2012 in a cramped two-bay shop because we wanted to do things properly.

We've grown since then - bigger space, better tools, more hands on deck - but the core principle hasn't changed. Your ride gets the same obsessive attention whether it's a weekend project car or a six-figure resto-mod. We don't do half-measures, and we definitely don't do shortcuts.

Every engine we build, every suspension setup we dial in, every electrical gremlin we chase down - it's gotta meet our standards before it rolls out. And trust me, we're picky as hell.

13+

Years Running

850+

Builds Completed

100%

Passion Driven

How We Got Here

2012 - The Beginning

Started with just two bays and a dream. Basically me and my buddy Jake working 70-hour weeks, building turbo kits in our sleep. First year was rough - lived on coffee and instant noodles - but we built some seriously wicked machines.

2015 - Expansion Time

Word got around about the quality of our work, and suddenly we're booked solid three months out. Moved to the Industrial Way location - six bays, proper lift equipment, and finally a dyno. Game changer.

2018 - Making Waves

One of our builds - a '69 Camaro resto-mod - took Best in Show at the Vancouver Custom Car Exhibition. That put us on the map for real. Started getting calls from collectors with some absolutely insane project requests.

2021 - Growing the Crew

Brought on Marcus for fabrication work and Steph for electrical systems. Both absolute wizards at what they do. Also added a dedicated classic restoration bay with climate control for those vintage beauties.

2025 - Today

Running strong with a team of eight skilled techs, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, and a reputation that speaks for itself. Still the same obsessive attention to detail, just with better coffee.

What Customers Are Saying

Don't just take our word for it

"Brought my 2015 WRX in for a full stage 2 build and these guys absolutely nailed it. The attention to detail during the tune was insane - they spent like 3 hours on the dyno getting it perfect. Now it pulls like a freight train and sounds mean as hell. Worth every penny."

Ryan T.

2015 Subaru WRX Owner

"Had them restore my dad's '67 Mustang. I was skeptical at first cause it was pretty rough, but Marcus and the team worked magic on it. The metalwork alone was incredible - you'd never know the quarters were rotted out. Showed it at a local meet and people couldn't believe the transformation."

Jennifer M.

1967 Mustang Owner

"My M3 had this weird electrical issue that three other shops couldn't figure out. Took it to Dreadthorn and Steph diagnosed it in like an hour - turned out to be a corroded ground point behind the dash. Fixed it same day. These folks actually know what they're doing, not just throwing parts at problems."

David K.

BMW M3 Owner

"Got a full custom exhaust system fabricated for my 350Z. The sound is absolutely perfect - aggressive when you're on it but not obnoxious cruising around. Plus the fitment is cleaner than factory. Jake's fabrication skills are next level. Highly recommend if you want quality work."

Carlos R.

Nissan 350Z Owner

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