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

Top Gear Autoworks, Luther Jaguar Land Rover Lotus, Morries Maserati, Motorwerks BMW, BMW of Minnetonka, Maplewood Mercedes, Uptown Imports, Imola Motorsports, Feldmean Mercedes,


European Automotive Specialists
About Us

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

TOP GE AR was started by David "Superdave" Juntunen who has garnered local acclaim as a responsible, experienced and trustworthy automotive specialist. 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!




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!!!




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 "Superdave" (A.S.E., A.A.S.)      

Owner & Technical Manager



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 currenlty pursuing scuba certifications.  




Neil "Butler" Campbell

Service Advisor


Neil Campbell, Sears Imports, Ottos BMW, Devonhill BMW Volkswagen, YBH Porsche Audi Alfa Romeo



"Butler" comes to us with a vast history of automotive service experience including Sears Imports.  Butler's first job was at the age of 30 when he parked chariots at the Last Supper.  Butler has owned two detail shops that specialized mostly in classic cars.  


In his off time Butler enjoys quiet time with his family, scuba diving, underwater photography, golf and antiques.






Rob Slick "Slick"    

Service Advisor


Phil Wright



Stepping up to our counter you will be greeted by "Slick".  Slick's automotive background extends over 30 years as an automotive service advsior so you can rest assured that when discussing issues and coming up with solutions for your car, Slick knows exactly what he's talking about.


In his off time Slick enjoys relaxing and spending time with his wife.



Paul Dahlberg    

Project & Restoration Manager

Paul Dahlberg, Kirks Volkswagen, Delano, MN, Kirks VW, Restoration


Coordinating our restorations and large projects is Paul Dahlberg who was at one time the Restoration Manager of Kirk's Volkswagen, one of the the largest Volkswagen restoration company in the United States, and who better to handle Top Gear's growing restoration department. 


In his free time Paul enjoys traveling, mountain biking, and the outdoors and if you happen into a coffee shop you may find Paul singing and playing guitar.




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.




John Michael Kremmin (AAS Degree, ASE)    

European Technician


John Michael Kremmin, Maserati, Mercedes, Technician, Certified, National Guard


John has joined Top Gear's staff to round off our factory trained European technicians in the Mercedes and Maserati department.  John's expertise goes far beyond just Maserati and Mercedes as he also has a lot of experience in Audi, Ferrari, Porsche, Land Rover and more.

John is currently serving his country in Kuwait and we wish him a safe deployment and look forward to his return!

Tim Wignall "Wiggs" (A.S.E.)    

Audi & Volkswagen Specialist


Tim Wignall, Denny Hecker Volkswagen, Volkswagen, Audi, ASE















Tim is ASE and Volkswagen certified and has a vast amount of experience with German automobiles.  Tim started helping his dad around the garage when he was young and his passion for cars carried on to now.  Tim has a number of years of experience with both import and domestic vehicles having worked for both independent shops and dealerships.

Tim enjoys camping, fishing, hunting, rally racing, and is involved in local car clubs when he's not at a Twins game or watching the Redskins.

 


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

Alfa Romeo Specialist - British & Italian Expert


Earl Sharpe, F&D Motor Works, Minneapolis, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Fiat, Specialist, Hiawatha



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 that Earl knows what he is doing!

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




Allen Petersen (Former World Ferrari Technician)    
European Technician


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.




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.




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