Our Story

Where passion meets precision on the mountain roads of Vancouver

Zephyr On Ascend Team

Meet the Crew

Turning wrenches and chasing peaks since 2014

How We Got Here

Look, we didn't start out trying to be Vancouver's go-to shop for performance work. It kinda just... happened.

Back in 2014, our founder Marcus was basically living in his garage, tuning his own Subaru for weekend mountain runs. Friends started showing up with their rides, asking if he could work the same magic. One thing led to another, and before you know it, we had a full shop and a waiting list.

What makes us different? We're drivers first, mechanics second. Every member of our team actually takes their personal vehicles up to the mountains regularly. We get what high-altitude does to your engine because we've been there, felt the power loss, and figured out how to fix it.

2014

The Beginning

Started in a 2-bay garage with nothing but a dream and way too much caffeine. Our first customer? Marcus's neighbor who brought over a Honda Civic that "just didn't feel right."

2016

ASE Certified

Got our ASE Master Technician certification. Turned out knowing your stuff on paper actually matters when you're trying to convince insurance companies you're legit.

2018

Expansion Time

Moved to our current spot on Mountain View Drive - bigger bays, better equipment, and yeah, an actual break room. Added three more techs who actually know what they're doing.

2020

Performance Specialization

Officially became the only shop in Vancouver with a high-altitude dyno setup. Now we could tune your ride for both sea level and mountain passes without guessing.

2022

Going Electric

Added EV diagnostics and performance tuning to our services. Turns out electric motors need love too, and we're here for it.

2025

Still Growing

11 years in and we're still learning new tricks. Just brought on our first apprentice who's probably better at diagnostics than most of us already. The future looks pretty solid.

What We're About

No fluff, just straight talk about how we work

Honest Work

We'll tell you what actually needs fixing, not what'll make us the most money. If your car doesn't need it, we won't do it.

Performance Focus

Sure, we do oil changes, but we really geek out over making your car faster and more responsive. That's where we shine.

Altitude Experts

Living in BC means dealing with elevation changes. We've got this dialed in better than anyone else around here.

Real People

We're car nerds who happen to fix cars for a living. Come hang out while we work - the coffee's usually fresh.

Mechanic at work

Our Certifications & Training

ASE Master Certified Technicians
BC Licensed Motor Vehicle Inspection Facility
Advanced Diagnostics Certification
Performance Tuning Specialists
EV Systems Trained & Certified
High-Altitude Optimization Experts

We're not just collecting certificates to hang on the wall. Every certification means one of us spent time learning something new so we can do our job better. Simple as that.

Ready to Work Together?

Whether you need a simple tune-up or want to squeeze every bit of performance out of your ride, we've got you covered.