Our Story

Where Precision Meets Passion - Reviving the Soul of Your Machine

Built on European standards, driven by Canadian heart

Founder's first restoration project

How It All Started

Look, I'm gonna be straight with you. This whole thing started in my dad's garage back in 2003 when I was supposed to be studying for my engineering finals. Instead, I was elbow-deep in the engine bay of a beat-up '87 BMW 325i that everyone said was toast.

That car taught me more than any textbook ever could. Spent six months bringing her back from the dead, and when she finally roared to life... man, I knew I'd found my calling.

Fast forward through years of working at various shops around Vancouver - some good, some not so much. Got tired of seeing corners cut on European cars that deserved better. So in 2018, I took the leap and opened Crimson Veilborn. The name? It's a nod to the blood-red 911 my grandfather used to drive, and the 'veil' represents uncovering the true potential hidden in every machine.

We're not your typical shop. We don't rush jobs, we don't use cheap parts, and we definitely don't treat your car like just another number.

The Journey

Seven years of growth, learning, and pushing boundaries

2018

The Beginning

Opened the doors with just three bays and a dream. Started with basic maintenance work, but word spread fast about our attention to detail on European imports.

2019

Expansion & Specialization

Added two more bays and invested heavily in diagnostic equipment. Became certified for Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi specialized repairs. Started taking on restoration projects.

2021

Building the Team

Brought on Marcus and Elena - two techs who share the same obsessive passion for European performance. We clicked immediately and the quality of work jumped to another level.

2023

Recognition & Growth

Completed our first full ground-up classic restoration - a '72 Porsche 911T that went on to win Best in Class at a regional show. Got featured in a couple automotive magazines. Still feels surreal.

2025

Today & Tomorrow

Running seven bays with a team of six skilled techs. We've worked on over 400 European vehicles and completed 30+ full restorations. But honestly? We're just getting started.

Meet The Team

The people who bring your machines back to life

Daniel Veilborn - Founder

Daniel Veilborn

Founder & Master Technician

Been wrenching on European cars for over 20 years. Started with BMWs, fell in love with Porsches, and now I can't get enough of any finely-engineered machine. When I'm not in the shop, you'll find me at track days or hunting for barn finds.

ASE Master Certified Porsche Specialist
Marcus Chen - Lead Technician

Marcus Chen

Lead Diagnostic Technician

If there's a weird electrical gremlin hiding in your car, Marcus will find it. Dude's a wizard with diagnostic software and has an almost scary ability to hear problems before they become major issues. Specializes in BMW and Audi systems.

BMW Certified Diagnostics Expert
Elena Rodriguez

Elena Rodriguez

Performance Tuning Specialist

Elena's got a thing for making fast cars faster. Came from a racing background and knows suspension geometry like the back of her hand. Her custom exhaust work is basically art.

Performance Tuning Fabrication
Thomas Mueller

Thomas Mueller

Mercedes-Benz Specialist

Trained in Germany and brought that old-school precision to our shop. If you've got a Mercedes, you want Thomas touching it. The guy's meticulous to a fault - in the best way possible.

Mercedes Certified German Trained
Jake Morrison

Jake Morrison

Restoration Specialist

Our youngest tech but don't let that fool you. Jake's got patience for restoration work that most folks don't have. He'll spend hours getting a single detail perfect. Future's bright for this kid.

Classic Cars Detailing

Certifications & Credentials

We don't just talk the talk - we've got the papers to back it up

ASE Master Certified

Automotive Service Excellence - Multiple certifications

Porsche Certified

Factory-trained technicians on staff

BMW Specialist

Advanced diagnostic & repair certification

Mercedes-Benz

Authorized service & maintenance

Audi Certified

VAG group specialist repairs

Red Seal Certified

Canadian national standard

Performance Tuning

ECU programming & calibration certified

BC Licensed Shop

Fully insured & provincially licensed

Our state-of-the-art facility

Our Philosophy

Here's the deal - we treat every car that comes through our doors like it's our own. Doesn't matter if you're dropping off a daily driver for an oil change or a classic 911 for a full restoration. Each machine deserves respect and proper care.

We're not gonna upsell you on stuff you don't need. If something can wait, we'll tell you straight up. But if your car needs attention, we won't sugarcoat it either. Transparency isn't just a buzzword for us - it's how we operate.

The way we see it, these European machines are more than just transportation. They're engineering masterpieces that deserve to be maintained to the standards their designers intended. That's what drives us every single day.

400+

Vehicles Serviced

30+

Full Restorations

7

Years Strong

Ready to Experience the Difference?

Let's talk about your European machine and what it needs