We're Edmonton's
VW, Audi & Miata specialists
We also service & repair all other European imports, Asian imports & domestics.
8733 53 Ave NW, Edmonton
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- Red Seal technicians
- 2 Year/40K KM guarantee*
- Warranty-approved service
We’re Edmonton’s original 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)
Johanna Poultney
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.
Mike Dowler
First opportunity to bring my vehicle by for a scheduled servicing. Team at Rivercity was great to deal with. Explained everything and had the work completed when they estimated it would be done. Definitely coming back to have further work done.
Alecia Muirhead
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!
Craig Sartison
Great people to deal with. Very knowledgeable, accommodating, and the kind of people you want to do business with. I think the best thing I can say is that after all they have done for me, I don’t think I have paid them enough. I feel motivated to give them more business. Haha. I have never felt that way about an auto shop before.
David Mckay
Absolutely knowledgeable staff, took my Honda in as a diagnostic for a problem that people thought might be one issue, with the expertise at river side they determined a completely different thought with proof and fixed the issue I was having. They managed to do this when it was busy on a Friday and gave me a plan moving forward in regards to maintaining the car and building up going forward. Highly recommend.
Dan
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.
VW service & repairs
We’ve been Edmonton’s VW specialists since 2014, 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.
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We’ve been specializing in Audi service and repairs since 2014, 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.
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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 😉
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.
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.
ODIS factory system & key programming
Rivercity is equipped with ODIS, the official VW/Audi factory software – giving us dealer-level access to every system in your vehicle. That means accurate fault-finding, control unit programming, and the ability to perform key programming for your VW or Audi without a dealership trip.
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 ask us about winter tires!
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! Get walnut blasting details and pricing here.
Diesel deletes
Improve performance and fuel economy, and prevent potential engine problems by removing your car's DEF system.
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. More about Chris
Linnea Saunders
Owner, Accountant
Linnea is an owner and accountant at Rivercity. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, gardening, baking, and Lego.
Andrew Morrish
Shop & Quality Control Manager
Andrew is a VW master technician from the East Coast of England who loves Minis and F1 racing.
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.
Dominic Knight
Technician
Hometown: Barnstable, England. His hobbies include running, cross country skiing as well as Mountain biking. He is a very experienced Volvo aficionado!
Kris Kropiniski
Service Consultant
Kris is an experienced race driving instructor and has won several endurance races (with Ryan & Chris). He's now taken up go karting, which he hopes his daughter will join him doing when she's old enough!
Cam Jackson
Service Consultant
Cam has always had a passion for cars, especially tracking down the perfect spec. When he's not at the shop, you’ll usually find him out running, in the gym, or diving into fashion and personal style. He's also a bit of a tech nerd and loves experimenting with new ways to film and edit TikToks and Reels.
Vitaliy Romualdovych
Technician
Vitaliy has always been a German vehicle enthusiast, owning a variety of them over the years. Outside of work he enjoys riding his old motorcycle, skiing, exploring scenic roads, and dreaming of long-distance motorcycle travel.
Natalie Morrish
Office Administrator
Originally from Nottingham, England, she moved to Edmonton in 2015 with her husband Andrew and their two daughters. She loves all things creative: theatre, arts & crafts, baking and music – and is also an avid Disney fan.
You?
We're always looking for awesome people to join our team. Are you awesome? Learn more