Our Story
Where it all started and where we're headed
How We Got Here
Look, I'm not gonna feed you some BS story about childhood dreams. Truth is, I was just tired of watching so-called "specialists" butcher European imports because they treated 'em like regular domestics. Started tinkering in my dad's garage with an old E30 back in the day, and honestly? I got hooked on figuring out what made these machines tick.
After years working at dealerships where everything was about speed over quality - get 'em in, get 'em out - I'd had enough. Opened Helion Arkverse with one bay and a dream of doing things right. No shortcuts, no "good enough" repairs. Just proper diagnostics, quality parts, and work I could stand behind.
Now we've got a full crew of guys who actually care about what they're doing. We're not the cheapest shop in Vancouver, never claimed to be. But if you want your BMW, Audi, or Porsche treated like it deserves? We're your spot.
The Team
Our Journey
The Beginning
2018
Started with a single bay on Commercial Drive. Just me, a lift, and way too much coffee. First customer brought in an E46 M3 that three other shops couldn't diagnose. Fixed it in two days. Word spread from there.
Expansion Time
2019
Brought on two more techs who actually knew their stuff. Added another bay and invested in proper Euro diagnostic equipment - none of that generic scanner garbage.
Getting Certified
2020
Picked up manufacturer certifications for BMW, Audi, and VW. Also got our frame straightening equipment certified. Yeah, 2020 was rough for everyone, but we kept busy.
Performance Focus
2021
Started getting serious about performance tuning. Got the dyno, brought in a fabricator who's a wizard with exhausts and custom work. Now we're not just fixing cars, we're making 'em faster.
Full Service Shop
2022
Added collision repair and body work to the lineup. Found a painter who's an absolute perfectionist - drives me nuts sometimes but the results speak for themselves.
Porsche Certified
2024
Finally got Porsche certification. That was a grind but totally worth it. Now we can properly handle everything from air-cooled classics to the latest turbos.
Today
2025
Running six bays with a crew of ten. We're working on everything from classic restoration projects to cutting-edge performance builds. Still learning, still improving, still obsessed with getting it right.
Years in Business
Vehicles Serviced
Certifications
What We're About
- Honest diagnostics - we tell you what you need, not what makes us money
- OEM and quality aftermarket parts - no cheap knock-offs
- Factory-spec procedures or better - we don't cut corners
- Clear communication - we'll show you what's wrong and explain the fix
- Warranty on our work - if we mess up, we make it right