TOP GEAR  AUTOWORKS    2401 E. Lake St., Mpls MN 55406  (612) 724-8901


JAGUAR, LAND ROVER, FERRARI, BMW, LOTUS, FERRARI, PORSCHE, MERCEDES, ASTON MARTIN, DELOREAN, ROLLS ROYCE, FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO, TVR, TESLA, NOBLE, SAAB, VOLVO, AUDI, VW, MINNEAPOLIS, TWIN CITIES, ST. PAUL, PARTS, REPAIR, RESTORATION, SERVICE

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European Automotive Specialists
About Us

OUR  COMPANYWorld Ferrari, 4444 Shoreline Dr., Spring Park, MN, Donnybrooke, Motorsports

TOP GE AR was started by technicians who have garnered local acclaim as a responsible, experienced and trustworthy automotive specialists. This success has come from years of experience working directly on Ferrari, Jaguar, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, Rolls Royce, Delorean, Triumph, Land Rover, Aston Martin, MG, Lotus and Volkswagen as well as antique and specialty makes and models, both domestic and import.


What makes us different? In a word . . . ethics. A quality frequently set aside in the automotive industry which has resulted in many customers feeling frustrated when acquiring service for their vehicle. Another is that we love cars, especially fast ones. And when educated consumers seek performance they expect something more than window dressing and an espresso. We welcome such expectations.


We provide our customers with a broad range of industry services eliminating the need to waste valuable time price-shopping or having multiple shops to service the car(s) they own. This gives our clients a single point of accountability. We are deeply immersed in the automotive industry thus lowering the cost of securing exceptional parts by partnering with solid industry affiliates allowing us to extend our services beyond the limits of most private shops and dealerships. This insures every customer a superior product at the absolute best price.

Contact us today and put the excitement back into driving your vehicle!






DIAGNOSTICS

Other than the dealerships, Top Gear  is the only shop in the area to have ALL of the factory diagnostic equipment to properly diagnose your European vehicle.  Other shops use generic software to scan your vehicles various computers for fault codes.  Due to the limited capabilities of these generic scanners, the information regarding the faults and how to remedy them are also limited.  This can lead to improper diagnosis as well as lengthy repair times (which you will usually end up paying for).  We use the same equipment and software that the dealer does to diagnose and, when needed, code and reprogram.  Many local shops ship their cars to us to do this!













Volvo, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Dealer, Twin Cities, Diagnostics, Scan Tool, Reprogramming, Repair, Service, Parts, Restoration, Minnesota


Volvo VIDA DiCE Diagnostics
Top Gear  is your one-stop Volvo specialist with ALL of the current software  

to handle reprogramming and diagnosis to updated repair info!!!








Minneapolis Mercedes, STAR, Tester, Diagnostics, Reprogram, Xentry, DAS, Benz, Minnesota, Parts


Mercedes Benz Star Diagnostics
Top Gear  is able to accomplish ANYTHING the Mercedes dealerships in 

Minneapolis or Minnesota is able to from reprogramming to updated repair info!!!










Minneapolis Jaguar, Jaguar PDU, Jaguar Diagnosis, Jaguar Testing, Jaguar Scan Tool, Jaguar Scanner


Jaguar PDU
Top Gear  is the ONLY shop in the Midwest to have this diagnostic
scan tool needed for Jaguars from 1988 to 1996!







Minneapolis Lotus, Lotus Scanner, Lotus Esprit, Lotus Exige, Lotus Elise, Lotus Evora, Minneapolis



Lotus Tech 1 
Top Gear  is the ONLY shop in the Metro with the Lotus Tech 1 Scanner!!!










Audi, Volkswagen, Bentley, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Diagnosis, Code, VAG, VAS, Diagnostics, Repair, Service, Dealer, Dealership, Scan, Minnesota, Twin Cities


Bentley, Volkswagen, Audi VAG VAS Dealer Diagnostics

Top Gear  is able to accomplish ANYTHING the Bentley, Audi and Volkswagen dealerships in 

Minnesota is able to from reprogramming to updated repair info!!!  We cannot be out-diagnosed!












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                                                                               BMW GT1 and BMW INPA
                                                                    for BMW, BMW Mini and BMW Rolls Royce

                                 Top Gear  always has the latest software updates for Rolls Royce* BMW and Mini

and is capable of software programming, reflashing and pinpoint diagnostics.

*we are also the only shop in the Twin Cities to have ALL of the diagnostic
repair information and expertise for all older Rolls Royce and Bentley cars!






Minneapolis Bentley, Minneapolis Rolls Royce, Minneapolis Ferrari, Minneapolis Maserati, Lamborghini


The latest in Maserati - Ferrari - Lamborghini - Aston Martin - Bentley & RR software!

ALSO... FIAT – ALFA ROMEO – LANCIA - MERCEDES - SMART - BMW - MINI

CITROEN - PEUGEOT - RENAULT - PORSCHE - VW - AUDI

 

ABLE TO DO MORE THAN THE DEALERS!!!

REMAPPING OF ECU'S FOR PERFORMANCE UPGRADES - Dealers Cannot!

ADJUSTMENT OF KISSPOINT SETTINGS ON FERRARI F1 SYSTEMS - Dealers Cannot!


Minneapolis Ferrari, Minneapolis Lamborghini, Minneapolis Porsche, Minneapolis Lotus, Jaguar




OUR STAFF



Dave Juntunen (A.S.E., A.A.S.)      

Owner/European and Exotic Specialist



Superdave, Minneapolis, Motorwerks BMW, Luther Jaguar, Jaguar Minneapolis, Carousel Audi, Donnybrook













Dave (former Donnybrooke chief exotic technician) has an AAS Degree in Automotive Technology, is ASE Certified and factory trained in Jaguar, Lotus, Audi, Porsche, BMW and has personal training by Francois Sicard (Ferrari factory engine builder & David Letterman’s personal technician) as well as years of working and consulting for local dealerships and specialty shops including Downtown Jaguar-Lotus, Quality Coaches, Motorwerks BMW, Carousel Porsche-Audi and Automotion (Boulder, CO). 

In his off-time Dave enjoys BASE jumping, skydiving, traveling, golf, and is currently pursuing scuba certifications.  


Peter Doblinger    

Bookkeeper/Financials 

Peter Doblinger, Accountant, Minneapolis, MN


Making sure Top Gear stays the course is Peter.  Peter joins us with many years of accounting and book keeping experience with other exotic repair shops in the metro area.




Don Lynch     

BMW/Vintage European Specialist
Don, Donnie, Lynch, BMW, Motorwerks, Master, Tech, Minneapolis, Minnesota, European, Bloomington, Don Lynch, Donnie Lynch, Donny Lynch

Stepping up in our BMW and vintage European areas you will be pleased to meet Donnie.  Donnie's automotive background extends many years and numerous certifications with BMW.  You will be hard pressed to find ANYONE who knows more about BMW or vintage European automobiles as Don.  With over 20 years as a BMW Master Technician for Motorwerks as well as owning a number of his own enterprises and years of performance work on the race track, Don is the best there is!
Allen Petersen (Former World Ferrari Technician)    
Project Manager/European Specialist

Allen Petersen, World Ferrari, Master Technician, Robert Bodin, Ferrari, Donnybrooke

Allen has a degree in automotive technology and is an ASE Master Technician and has successfully run his own auto shop specializing in performance racing for 10 years.  Allen has joined Top Gear and added to our ever-increasing European repair facility as a valuable technician.
In his off time Allen spending time on his boat on the Mississippi and racing and working on his 1000hp race car.







Mike Beason 
European Technician



Mike Beason, Beason, Mike, Autopia, Eurowerks, Minneapolis, Minnesota


Mike comes to us with a wealth of European experience.  You may recall that Mike's father started the very successful Autopia franchise in Minneapolis where Mike got his start.  Mike is an ASE Master Technician and has successfully worked for a number of high profile Euro shops in Minneapolis and brings 20 years of experience to the table.

In his off time Mike enjoys being with his family, the outdoors and working on cars.



Joe Strebel     

Apprentice Technician


Joe Strebel, Hennepin Tech, Plymouth, Minnesota, Discount Tire,



Joe joins our team as a very experienced apprentice with years of auto racing, independent shop and customer service experience for companies like Donnybrooke Motorsports and Discount Tire.   Joe has proven himself a competent technician and is fast becoming one of the best in the field as he's taught the secrets of exotic and European cars by probably the most experienced staff of Euro techs in the Midwest.  You can fully trust Joe's attention to detail and eagerness to make sure a job is done well.

Joe is an avid off-road enthusiast and also works part time in the summers for BIR's Performance Driving School.








JOHN NATOLE (Former GT Cars Owner and World Ferrari Manager)    

British and Italian Specialist


John Natole, GT Cars, 950 West 94th St, Bloomington, MN 55420, 952-884-3101


Ask around and if you have a Ferrari or Jaguar in Minnesota, one name keeps popping up....John Natole.  Former owner of GT Cars and General Manager of Dr. Robert Bodin's private garage that serviced and maintained a number of multi-million dollar Ferrari's and race cars, John has joined Top Gear's staff to help round off our Italian and English expertise.  Bringing over 30 years of experience with him you better believe that John knows your vintage Ferrari, Jaguar, Fiat, Rolls Royce, Bentley or other collectible better than anyone. Natoles auto Works LLC, 5260 Independence Street Maple Plain, MN 55359 763-479-1444 



Earl C. Sharpe III (Former F&D Motor Works Owner)    

Alfa Romeo Specialist - British & Italian Expert






Earl joins our team and heads up our antique and specialty areas.  If anyone has owned an Alfa Romeo or Fiat in Minneapolis Earl has most likely worked on their car!  Earl's experience extends over 30 years having owned F&D Motorworks and working with Alexander's Imports in Minneapolis.  When it comes to your antique Italian or British car you can rest assured tha

Pamela DuPont   

Business Strategist/Manager

Helping to bring Top Gear from just another shop to a company is Pam.  Pam helps with business strategies and is helping Top Gear apply common sense practices and programs that help us run smoother, increase profit and still continue to deliver the same quality service at the lowest cost possible for our customers

In her off time Pamela enjoys traveling and is usually on the way to some exotic destination at least bi-monthly.  Pam has always been a huge European car enthusiast and has owned a number of her own.

t Earl knows what he is doing!
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Tim Wignall "Wigs" (A.S.E.)   

 his off-time Earl is one of Minnesota's finest professional fisherman and has won numerous awards and prizes doing what he loves.
Audi & Volkswagen Specialist





John Michael Kremmin (AAS Degree, ASE)    

Ferrari Maserati Exotic Specialist

John's love for cars started at a young age working on the family vehicles and bringing his first car back to life before even having a license.  John has an A.A.S. degree in Automotive Technology as well as business management.  As a factory trained Mercedes Benz and Maserati technician he has worked in dealership environments for both brands before joining the team at Top Gear in the Winter of 2009 and is still passionate about cars.

In his free time John enjoys fishing, hunting, working on his own German cars as well as taking in Wild and Twins games. John is also a member of the Minnesota Army National Guard. 



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