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Brian Talkes, owner/operator of BT's European Auto Repair, has a passion for European autos, especially Volvo.  Brian has worked in the Volvo industry for many years and has established himself as an authority in diagnostics, repairs and maintaining Volvos.

You will feel at ease when speaking with Brian.  He is very down to earth, honest and wants to help you in any way he can.  His mission is to give you back a car that works beautifully.

Here are some of Brian's credentials:

WHIMIS CERTIFIED

  • Volvo factory trained to master technician status

  • Jaguar factory trained to master technician status

  • Training on two continents Europe and North America

  • 20 years auto dealer experience

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Don Docksteader Volvo auto tech shop foreman, 26 technicians

  • Mervyn Motors auto tech shop foreman, 5 technicians

  • Kelowna Volvo, auto technician

ACCREDITATIONS

  • Licensed Auto Technician with Inter-Provincial ticket

  • BC Air Care Certified

  • 134A and CFC’s ticket

  • Volvo Advanced Diagnostics Certified

  • Jaguar Advanced Diagnostics Certified

  • OBD2 Diagnostics Certified

  • Volvo Master Technician Certified

  • BC Government Inspector’s License

AWARDS

  • 1982-1996 Top Volvo Technician in North America

  • 1982-1996 Top Volvo Technician in World Standings

 

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