Cooper’s Garage service bay with European cars on lifts and McLaren in center
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Built Around the Brands We Service

We Focus on the Brands We Know Best

Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, BMW, MINI, Mercedes-Benz and more — these are the platforms we’ve built our shop around. We follow their factory procedures, engineering quirks, and service logic to keep them running as they should.

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We Don’t Start With Tools—We Start With Data

Diagnostics Before Parts

Before we replace a single part, we run a full evaluation. Using brand-level scan tools, freeze-frame data, and system-specific testing, we zero in on the true cause—not just the symptoms.

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The Right Equipment for the Right Result

Built for What Your Car Actually Needs

Our shop is equipped with the software, torque tools, and lift systems built for European vehicles—nothing generic. From subframe alignment to mechatronics work, we’ve got the tools, the training, and the standards to do it right.

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Experience That Doesn’t Come From a Manual

Hands-On Knowledge, Brand by Brand

We don’t just follow instructions—we’ve built real-world experience with every brand we service. That means faster diagnostics, smarter repairs, and fewer do-overs. It’s the kind of judgment you only get from doing the job right, year after year.

Built on Precision. Backed by Principles.

We deliver high-quality European auto repair with honesty, clarity, and care. Trust is earned under the hood—one accurate diagnosis, one solid repair, and one straight answer at a time.

We Don’t Fix What Isn’t Broken — and We Don’t Ignore What Is

We don’t push repairs you don’t need — and we don’t overlook the ones you do.

If it can wait, we’ll tell you.

If it can’t, we’ll explain why.

Every car gets real attention from a trained technician using the right tools.

No shortcuts.
No rushed jobs.

Just quality work we’re proud to stand behind — every time.

What Sets Us Apart Isn’t Just What We Fix — It’s How We Do It

Why Drivers Trust Cooper’s Garage

We’ve built this shop to do things the right way — clear answers, quality tools, and real accountability.

No fluff. No runaround. Just four things you’ll notice right away.

Real Diagnostics, No Guesswork

Every repair starts with real testing — not hunches or parts-swapping. You get clear answers and solutions you can trust.

Precision Tools, Better Results

Our tools are purpose-built for the brands we service — from scan software to torque specs — so problems get fixed fast and fixed right.

Experienced Techs, Every Time

We hire for skill and train with purpose. Every vehicle gets hands-on attention from someone who knows what they’re doing.

Family-Owned. Fully Accountable.

We’re not a franchise — we’re right here in Franklin. When something needs attention, you talk directly to the people who stand behind the work.

The Crew Behind the Craft

Meet the Team That Makes It Happen

It’s not just tools and torque—it’s skilled techs who take pride in doing it right. No fluff. No guesswork. Just expert care.

John Monk
General Manager & Co-Owner

MINI expert and co-founder with 20+ years in automotive leadership.

Jeff Walraven
Co-Founder & CFO

Co-founder and strategic financial lead behind Cooper’s Garage.

Patrick Kemper
Shop Foreman

Factory-trained Audi tech with a strong history in Nissan and BMW builds.

Dustin Bell
Volkswagen Diagnostic Technician

Volkswagen dealership veteran with 8 years of diagnostic expertise.

Dawson Monk
Certified European Technician

Certified VW & Audi tech raised in the MINI world.

Korey Johnson
Audi Certified Master Technician

Certified Audi technician with dealership background.

Luke Walraven
Porter & Front-End Assistant

Lincoln Tech grad and all-around shop asset, Luke keeps things running with precision and hustle at Cooper’s Garage.

Jellybean Monk
Resident Supervisor

Shop dog. Snack scout. Vibe manager.

A Real Shop Built for Real Work

Our shop, located in Franklin, TN, is clean, modern, and fully equipped — but it still feels like a proper garage. With multiple bays, advanced tools, and plenty of space, we built this shop to do the job right, not just look the part.

Close-up of a black Porsche Macan in a clean, well-lit shop bay with a focus on the front wheel and headlight