Krythion Hollow Team

The Krythion Hollow Story

Precision Service in the Heart of the Hollow

2018 - The Beginning

Started out in a small two-bay garage with nothing but a toolbox, a laptop, and way too much coffee. Had this crazy idea that European cars deserved better than cookie-cutter service. Figured somebody should treat 'em right.

2020 - Growing Pains

Word got around that we actually knew what we were doing with BMWs and Audis. Expanded to four bays and brought on two techs who shared the same obsession with getting things right the first time.

2022 - Tech Investment

Dropped serious cash on factory-level diagnostic equipment. Yeah, it hurt the wallet, but now we've got the same tools the dealerships use - minus their ridiculous hourly rates and appointment waits.

2025 - Today

Running six bays with a team that genuinely gives a damn about your ride. We're still that shop that'll spend an extra hour tracking down a weird noise because it bugs us too. That's just how we roll.

Marcus Krythion
Founder & Head Technician

Marcus Krythion

Got my hands dirty on my first VW Passat when I was sixteen - thing was a complete mess, but I got it running. That's when I figured out this was what I wanted to do with my life.

Spent twelve years working at dealerships and high-end European shops around Vancouver before opening this place. Got tired of watching shops cut corners or overcharge people who didn't know better. There's gotta be a middle ground, y'know?

These days I'm still under the hood most mornings, though I've got an amazing crew handling a lot of the work now. Still personally oversee every diagnostic and performance job that comes through - some things you just don't delegate.

Certifications:

  • Red Seal Automotive Service Technician
  • Bosch Master Technician
  • BMW & Audi Factory Trained

What We Stand For

Not just buzzwords on a website - this is actually how we run things around here

Straight Talk, No BS

We'll tell you what actually needs fixing and what can wait. Your wallet's important to you, and we get that. No upselling parts you don't need just to pad the invoice.

Factory-Level Tech

Invested heavily in the real deal diagnostic equipment. When we plug into your car, we're seeing everything the dealership sees - but we're actually gonna fix it right.

Performance Obsessed

Whether it's a stock daily driver or a tuned weekend warrior, we treat every car like it matters. Because it does - it's your car, and you're trusting us with it.

Keep You in the Loop

Hate it when shops go radio silent? Yeah, us too. We'll actually call you back and explain what's going on in English, not tech jargon that leaves you confused.

Quality Over Speed

Sure, we could rush through jobs, but that's not our style. We'd rather take the time to do it properly than have you back next week fixing our mistakes.

Community Focused

Been living in Coquitlam for twenty years. These aren't just customers - they're neighbors, friends, and folks who trust us with their rides. That means something to us.

Why European Vehicles?

Look, we could've been another generic shop working on everything under the sun. But there's something about European engineering that just clicks with us.

These cars are built different - tighter tolerances, more sophisticated electronics, actually engineered for performance. They need someone who understands the nuances, not just a guy with a code reader and a prayer.

We've invested years learning the ins and outs of BMW, Audi, Mercedes, VW, and Porsche systems. Got the factory tools, the technical documentation, and honestly? We genuinely enjoy working on them.

When you bring your European ride here, you're not explaining why it's different. We already know. That's the whole point.

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European vehicles in workshop