Edmonton's VW, Audi & Miata specialists

We also service & repair all other European imports, Asian imports & domestics.

8733 53 Ave NW, Edmonton

Red Seal Technicians

2 Year/40k KM Guarantee*

Warranty Approved Service

We’re Edmonton’s VW & Audi experts! With VW Master Technicians on-site, you know your VW/Audi is in good hands. We also love and race Miatas, and have lots of experience working on these awesome cars. You don’t need a VW, Audi, or Miata to get the Rivercity treatment, though! We repair, service, and modify all makes and models.

Stop by sometime!

(Mon-Fri, 8-5)

What can we do for you?

Call (780) 450-3999 or send us a message

Google Rating

4.9

Based on 438 reviews

Rivercity Motors

4.9

Rodrigo G.

19:20 20 Sep 23

Great place and great people to deal with. Very professional. Thank you guys.

Mario Q.

15:20 20 Sep 23

These guys are professionals and hard working people; I appreciate that they always accommodate me. Before coming here, I used to go to Midas, who by the way managed to broke my engine block due to that when I did an oil change with them, they over filled my engine with oil. I tried to reason with them but of course nothing was done; didn’t even get an apology. Rivericy motors installed a new engine to my Jetta; haven’t had any issues with the engine since then. Now I only take my car to these guys; they are professionals, friendly, and they have gone above and beyond for me. Btw. This is my first review ever cuz I don’t have time for these things, but I’m satisfied with Rivercity Motors that I took some time to write this. Kudos for Chris and David, those guys know what they’re doing.Ps. They even glued my car key together without me asking; right on you guys 😊!!!

Bryan T.

18:30 07 Sep 23

Chris and his team always are fair and do a great job on our vehicles!

Matthew B.

19:49 02 Sep 23

These folk are a group of super knowledgeable and specialized techs. I came in with an issue that had been plaguing my 2014 tiguan for months, getting ready to have to cut my losses and buy a new vehicle. Forums all said that it was curtains for the vehicle and it was a known issue with the model from that era. Finally, I was referred to Rivercity by a friend. What took 3 trips to a franchise with no progress, they were familiar with the issue and able to get to the bottom of it right away. Not only that, but they also identified a few issues that the franchise missed: coolant flush, air cabin filter, bushings, and sway link bar. I was really impressed with their communication, transparency, and professionalism. They would contact me any time the scope of work changed and help me understand the why, what, and options.Highly recommend this shop.

Marina G.

13:54 25 Aug 23

First time to this business. I went for oil change and service. They were very professional and helpful. I recently moved to Edmonton area and I will be going back for service related to my Jetta GLI.

Kieran A.

15:56 15 Aug 23

Excellent shop, I brought my golf r in that was leaking oil and went into limp mode. The shop diagnosed the car and found the issue that sameday as drop off, very honest professional shop I would highly recommend to anyone looking to solve problems on their VW/Audi vehicle !

Garth E.

22:03 10 Aug 23

This place is a Gem.Wished I would have found this place sooner.They run a tight operation.Good job people.

Danny M.

19:08 05 Aug 23

The guys and gals at Rivercity have been nothing but great! I looked them up wanting an Audi specialist and they didn’t let me down. Even cut me a little of a break on the labour. Very informative and were able to fit me in to get my repairs done in time.

Dranreb M.

05:53 05 Aug 23

I want to express my gratitude to Google for locating River City Motors to resolve the major issue with my VW Jetta GLI car. I've been to several auto shops in Edmonton, but they haven't fixed the main issue. What's causing my car to shake, engine light on, rough sound and lose power? I spend a thousand bucks, but after a few weeks the problem came back again, so decided to search online and check the reviews of the costumers and I saw River city motors have a lot of good feedback.It was a challenge to secure a slot for my appointment due to the large number of cars waiting. I've been waiting for weeks to screen my car and diagnose the problem, even though I've been waiting for a long time, but it's worth it. Furthermore, they send you a picture of the vehicle's issue and the parts that need to be replaced.As a whole, River City Motors is a top-notch auto shop. I strongly suggest it to my relatives, friends, and friends of friends.Just want to thank Chris, David, who always updates my vehicle, and the mechanic Andy.

Johanna P.

21:06 03 Aug 23

I have taken my Jetta TDI to Rivercity multiple times now and I am continually impressed with their service. Friendly, fast, efficient and honest. I don't live closeby, but I will go out of my way to take my car to them whenever I need something. 10/10 recommend.

Oleg B.

06:04 03 Aug 23

All was great, I changed many items in my carIt’s was audi a6 c7 I recommend this service to everyone, a wonderful team of professionals in their field.More over, I would say that fast, reliable, high-quality deserved rating +5. Thanks a lot for help and service, I got amazing service in service Rivercity Motors.

Dan

00:27 29 Jul 23

I race with Chris - him and the team at river city motors always take such great care of me and the cars. When I say they know Miatas, I mean they know everything about them, even the weird niche stuff. They do amazing work with every aspect of the cars. I trust their work while I head 150kph towards a wall, which means you can too.

David S.

19:10 28 Jul 23

Professionals to a T. Always trust my car in their hands

Alecia M.

16:03 25 Jul 23

The team here is so helpful! We bring our vehicle here for regular maintenance and they are helpful, courteous, and prompt with service. Reasonable pricing and they do a great job of letting us know any additional concerns they notice. Thanks for taking such good care of our vehicle!

Ally B.

21:59 23 Jul 23

My VW Golf TDI had unexpectedly died on Wednesday morning and I was recommended to contact RCM as VW's are their bread and butter. My car was pulling fault codes that a different mechanic couldn't quite decipher... and my gut knew I needed someone who knew VWs to take a peek. I was visiting from out of town and was needing to get back to BC (10hr drive) asap. They got me in last minute, gave me a FULL diagnosis and break down (with photos of what was needing replacement and why) and got my car back to me by end of day Friday all fixed up. I know these cars can be finicky to work on and not every mechanic can (or wants to work on them) and these guys made it super easy without breaking the bank. One thing I reaaalllllyy appreciated was the photos to confirm said recommendations. I have been unfortunately misguided from the dealership in the past before saying that my brakes were 2mm when they were infact 5-6mm and these guys took away that uncertainty by just being upfront and showing you pictures first hand so you can see for yourself. There were a few other things recommended that I kept an eye on or maybe looked into getting replaced in the future and I really appreciated that they didn't just quote it all out for me making me feel like it ALL needed to get done right then. Highly HIGHLY recommend River City Motors. Honest and down to earth dudes. Thank you!!

Mackenzie C.

01:34 22 Jul 23

Very helpful and solid work🤙

Alyssa d

17:26 19 Jul 23

The team at this shop is awesome. They take care of any concerns, communicate clearly about future work to consider, and are always friendly and helpful. I gain a better understanding of my machine each time I visit because they take the time to explain how things work.

Hector C.

23:07 10 Jul 23

Super honest and straightforward to deal with. Made sure my car was safe before a long road trip. Cannot recommended them highly enough. Great, trustworthy service.

Brandon P.

20:06 28 Jun 23

First time customer. Had a fantastic experience!! Connor and his team of technicians are a pleasure to deal with.

Michelle G.

13:10 26 Jun 23

I used Rivercity motors before when I need an oil change. While waiting in the lounge area, the fellas there were really nice. So when I needed tires, I called them and they gave me a great price. The timing was important to me because I was driving on my winter tires still. They had the tires in and I had them installed the next day. Once again, while waiting in the quite comfortable lounge area, the staff were very pleasant. They made sure to make me feel welcome. They even had real cream for the coffee. I have to say that made my day. If I have to sit and wait for my car, that was a comfortable place to wait.

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Decent service !

Eli R.

21:59 21 Sep 23

Great place and great people to deal with. Very professional. Thank you guys.read more

Rodrigo G.

19:20 20 Sep 23

Mario Q.

15:20 20 Sep 23

Chris and his team always are fair and do a great job on our vehicles!read more

Bryan T.

18:30 07 Sep 23

Matthew B.

19:49 02 Sep 23

Marina G.

13:54 25 Aug 23

Kieran A.

15:56 15 Aug 23

This place is a Gem.Wished I would have found this place sooner.They run a tight operation.Good job people.read more

Garth E.

22:03 10 Aug 23

Danny M.

19:08 05 Aug 23

Dranreb M.

05:53 05 Aug 23

Johanna P.

21:06 03 Aug 23

Oleg B.

06:04 03 Aug 23

Dan

00:27 29 Jul 23

Professionals to a T. Always trust my car in their handsread more

David S.

19:10 28 Jul 23

Alecia M.

16:03 25 Jul 23

Ally B.

21:59 23 Jul 23

Very helpful and solid work🤙

Mackenzie C.

01:34 22 Jul 23

Alyssa d

17:26 19 Jul 23

Super honest and straightforward to deal with. Made sure my car was safe before a long road trip. Cannot recommended them highly enough. Great, trustworthy service.read more

Hector C.

23:07 10 Jul 23

Nice staff

Pat R

05:50 10 Jul 23

VW Service & Repairs

We’ve been Edmonton’s VW specialists since 2013, and take great pride in keeping your VW running smoothly and safely. We’ve got access to virtually any part your VW might need, including OEM and quality aftermarket.

Audi Service & Repairs

We’ve been specializing in Audi service and repairs since 2013, and we take great pride in keeping our customers’ cars running smoothly and safely. With access to OEM and third party Audi Parts catalogs, we can always find the parts your vehicle needs quickly and affordably.

Miata Service & Repairs

We love your Miata almost as much as you do, and have built a reputation on our experience maintaining and modifying these awesome cars. If you need any service, repairs, mods, or parts for your Miata — Rivercity is always the answer 😉

All Makes & Models

Diagnostics & Repairs

Car problems? We’re here to help with any issue, big or small. Our shop is fully equipped and AMVIC licensed, and our technicians and staff are passionate about cars and customer service.

VW service & repair | Audi service & repair

Vehicle Inspections

Whether you’re buying a used vehicle, you need an insurance inspection, or you’d just like a general check-up, we’ve got vehicle inspection options to give you the full picture and peace of mind. Get inspection pricing and details here.

Racing Setup & Mods

We love racing! We’ll help get you to the track with style, quality, performance, and safety. Come to us for corner weight balancing, racing alignment, ECM tuning, tires & more! We’re also your local source for Burger Motorsports and Eurodyne parts & service!

Fluids & Maintenance

Keep your ride running right with regular maintenance! We offer warranty approved service, tune-ups, fluid & oil changes, tire rotation, brake service, and anything else your vehicle needs to stay healthy.

Wheels & Tires

We’ve got great wheel and tire options for everything from racing setups to winter tire packages, including brands like Continental, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Rotiform, BBS, RAC, and more. Be sure to check out our winter tire options!

Wheel Alignments

Edmonton roads can take a toll on your vehicle’s alignment. Set it straight with regular wheel alignment service. We’ve got your alignment covered for all makes and models.

Walnut Blasting

Carbon buildup on intake valves is a reality with direct injection engines. Let us get you cleaned up with our specialized walnut blasting process!

Meet our team

Chris Saunders

Owner, Operations

Chris has been involved in the automotive industry since he was 16 and opened Rivercity in 2014. He spends his free time doing fun things with his family, and racing his GTI and Miata.

Linnea Saunders

Owner, Accountant

Linnea is an owner and accountant at Rivercity. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, gardening, baking, and Lego.

Bill Gingrich

Marketing & Social Media

Bill has been in the automotive industry for over 15 years and loves live music and all sorts of cars.

Andrew Morrish

Shop & Quality Control Manager

Andrew is a VW master technician from the East Coast of England who loves Minis and F1 racing.

Jon Hoseman

Technician

Jon is from Ontario, and a big fan of German cars and VW's (particularly his 2004.5 GLI with over 320K kms).

David Capowski

Service Consultant

David brings nearly 2 decades of experience to his role at Rivercity. He enjoys family time, gaming, and racing!

Robbie Gummer

Technician

Robbie is a Red Seal Journeyman interested in motorsport, building/fixing things, martial arts, video games, and science/space.

Ryan Smith

Technician

Ryan hails from Sherwood Park, and enjoys racing and engineering. Not the former Oiler 😉

You?

We're always looking for awesome technicians to help our customers. Are you awesome? Drop us a line!

Edmonton's VW, Audi & Miata specialists

Stop by sometime!

What can we do for you?

VW Service & Repairs

Audi Service & Repairs

Miata Service & Repairs

All Makes & Models

Diagnostics & Repairs

Vehicle Inspections

Racing Setup & Mods

Fluids & Maintenance

Wheels & Tires

Wheel Alignments

Walnut Blasting

Meet our team

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