About Glassworks Refinishing
A family business built on precision, care and a genuine love for the craft. Family owned and operated in Vancouver since 2011 and Vernon BC 2025
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Like Father, Like Son
We have been in business since 2011, initially specializing in auto body and light mechanical while auto glass and window tinting came shortly after in Vancouver. Mid-2025 saw us expand to Vernon BC.
Owner Gil Schimmelpfennig has been around the automotive industry all his life. His father Eric was trained in auto body in Germany and had a long career in Canada. Gil followed in his father's footsteps and developed a flair for vintage car restoration.
During his 10-year career as a sign painter, Gil developed the painting skills he uses every day. Gil is a hands-on owner. His wife Akiko manages finance and marketing.
Gil and Eric Schimmelpfennig
What Makes Us Different
We're not a chain. We're a family business where the owner is in the shop every day.
🔧 Owner in the Shop Daily
Gil personally oversees every major job. You're dealing with the owner — not a franchise manager.
✓ ICBC Repair Network
Glass Works Refinishing and Auto Body is accredited through the ICBC Repair N Network for Auto Glass.
🎨 Sign Painter Precision
Gil's 10-year sign painting background gives him colour precision that standard body shops don't have.
📍 Two Locations One Team
Vancouver and Vernon — same family, same standards. Vehicle trailer shuttle service available between locations.
🏆 15 Years of Experience
In business since 2011. Pushing the envelope to put that I love my car smile back on your face.
🚗 Vintage & Classic Specialists
Datsun 240Zs, Corvettes, Jeeps — we restore vehicles most shops won't touch.
Our History
Glassworks Through the Years
2011
Glassworks opens in Vancouver
Opened at 1703 Kingsway, Vancouver BC — auto body and light mechanical services.
2012
Glass repair and window tinting added
Auto glass repair, windshield replacement and window tinting became core services.
2020
ADAS calibration equipment added
One of the first independent shops in Metro Vancouver to offer ADAS calibration as standard.
2025
Expansion to Vernon BC
Mid-2025 expansion to Vernon BC with a full-service facility for the Okanagan.