Since 1985, Rio Import Repair has been servicing clients with honesty and integrity, making sure the job gets done right, with attention to detail and at a reasonable price. Specializing in German and Japanese automobiles, we offer complete mechanical, body work, auto reconditioning, sales, accessories and more!
Rio Imports Repair
Doing business with integrity, since 1985!
Serving Clearwater, St.Petersburg, Tampa and more!
Josh Daniel
14:35 25 Sep 23
Rio Imports was recommended by a dear friend. I feel that Roger cares about his customers and their vehicle, not just money. I will be returning in the future for repairs.
mcgalegrover
15:50 22 Sep 23
I had last minute emergency with the suspension in my car. It was diagnosed and repaired the same day with an affordable price. Everyone was professional and courteous and knowledgeable.
Terry LaMay
20:55 31 Aug 23
It was a great experience. Roger was quick and friendly. He was very helpful and communicative and was able to repair my car very quickly.
Fationa Whittinghill
15:49 24 Aug 23
Took my Prius for the red triangle of death and safety checked another previous shops work on an axle. Roger was very helpful, and the team there does great work. I highly recommend!
CI Ruthless
13:26 17 Aug 23
I recently took my Mercedes Benz SL550 to Rio. One of the Hydraulics operating the convertible top was in-op. I immediately felt at home talking to Roger as a service manager/owner, but also as a personal advisor on other issues concerning the SL models. Rogers team completed the repair within the estimated time frame, which was critical to me. He also offered for his son who also works there to drive me at home, which was several miles away. I have own several Porsche 911's, and MB SL350, 500, and now the 550 models. during the past 30 years in St. Pete, I have taken my cars to several "High In" European repair shops. My first experience with Roger and the folks at RIO, tops them all, with service AND reasonable pricing.
carl Wilkerson
04:09 07 Aug 23
The Rio Imports Repair team did a great job of fixing my auto issues.
Bill Beatty
20:46 22 Jul 23
New customer here. Outstanding service. Very professional and courteous. I was recently referred to RIO Imports by another mechanic unable to resolve an electral problem. Roger arranged for my car to get towed in after breaking down and had it ready the next day. They are extremely busy but still squeezed me in. Excellent experience. Highly recommended!
Danny Doherty
09:12 15 Jun 23
Took my 3 series BMW to Roger after getting fed up with dealer prices and poor service. I must say he exceeded my expectations. Great work and service. I can trust his shop to give me a fair price and not perform any un-necessary work. After switching to a Toyota Tacoma I continued to only get my vehicle serviced here because I know I can trust his expertise and work quality to be top notch.
Garrett C
15:34 23 May 23
Great place
Blau Zah
18:08 10 May 23
One of the best import shops in Pinellas County. They are honest and trustworthy when it comes to your car.
KARL NEIGER
14:17 29 Apr 23
M. S.
00:56 22 Apr 23
Always a great experience working with Roger and Rio Motors
CeCe Kiefer
23:50 17 Apr 23
I have been going to RIO Imports for over 35 years. They are the best!
Ann Valente
15:08 17 Apr 23
Roger and his team always do great work. I brought my car in for normal maintenance and he was very upfront with my options.Roger does not try to talk you into doing more than needs to be done. It is great having a resource who provides great service with complete integrity. I recommend Roger and the RIO Imports Repairs team to anyone.
Steve Wolfe
15:05 24 Mar 23
Prompt and courteous service at a fair price. I was referred to Roger at Rio Imports by my trusted mechanic for my American made car. The referral was well founded. It's such a relief to find a place to get top quality service from good people.
Lyle Robinson
18:07 07 Feb 23
We have taken our vehicles to Rio for years and never been disappointed. Roger has always treated us fairly and done a great job.
Kim Wickman
15:49 07 Feb 23
Quick and affordable:)
Nancy Mularski
03:10 07 Dec 22
Roger helped me get several items on my car repaired after running over a metal ladder on the highway. I thought I was going to have to get rid of the car, but he put it all back together and it's running perfectly. Thank you, Rio Imports.
Lori Brown
18:10 19 Nov 22
A friend referred me to Rio imports and I’m so glad she did. Roger was able to work on my car quickly and was nice to explain in detail what needed to be repaired and let me know my car would be due for maintenance in the upcoming months allowing me to decide on when to have it done. I’m am very happy with the work done and how reasonably priced the repairs were.Thank you Roger and team!
Sonia Ortiz
20:44 07 Nov 22
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727-530-9047
12737 US-19, Clearwater, FL 33764
Google Rating
5.0
Rio Imports Repair Inc
5.0
Josh Daniel
14:35 25 Sep 23
mcgalegrover
15:50 22 Sep 23
Rio Imports was recommended by a dear friend. I feel that Roger cares about his customers and their vehicle, not just money. I will be returning in the future for repairs.
Terry LaMay
20:55 31 Aug 23
I had last minute emergency with the suspension in my car. It was diagnosed and repaired the same day with an affordable price. Everyone was professional and courteous and knowledgeable.
Fationa Whittinghill
15:49 24 Aug 23
It was a great experience. Roger was quick and friendly. He was very helpful and communicative and was able to repair my car very quickly.
CI Ruthless
13:26 17 Aug 23
Took my Prius for the red triangle of death and safety checked another previous shops work on an axle. Roger was very helpful, and the team there does great work. I highly recommend!
carl Wilkerson
04:09 07 Aug 23
I recently took my Mercedes Benz SL550 to Rio. One of the Hydraulics operating the convertible top was in-op. I immediately felt at home talking to Roger as a service manager/owner, but also as a personal advisor on other issues concerning the SL models. Rogers team completed the repair within the estimated time frame, which was critical to me. He also offered for his son who also works there to drive me at home, which was several miles away. I have own several Porsche 911's, and MB SL350, 500, and now the 550 models. during the past 30 years in St. Pete, I have taken my cars to several "High In" European repair shops. My first experience with Roger and the folks at RIO, tops them all, with service AND reasonable pricing.
Bill Beatty
20:46 22 Jul 23
The Rio Imports Repair team did a great job of fixing my auto issues.
Danny Doherty
09:12 15 Jun 23
New customer here. Outstanding service. Very professional and courteous. I was recently referred to RIO Imports by another mechanic unable to resolve an electral problem. Roger arranged for my car to get towed in after breaking down and had it ready the next day. They are extremely busy but still squeezed me in. Excellent experience. Highly recommended!
Garrett C
15:34 23 May 23
Took my 3 series BMW to Roger after getting fed up with dealer prices and poor service. I must say he exceeded my expectations. Great work and service. I can trust his shop to give me a fair price and not perform any un-necessary work. After switching to a Toyota Tacoma I continued to only get my vehicle serviced here because I know I can trust his expertise and work quality to be top notch.
Blau Zah
18:08 10 May 23
Great place
KARL NEIGER
14:17 29 Apr 23
One of the best import shops in Pinellas County. They are honest and trustworthy when it comes to your car.
M. S.
00:56 22 Apr 23
CeCe Kiefer
23:50 17 Apr 23
Always a great experience working with Roger and Rio Motors
Ann Valente
15:08 17 Apr 23
I have been going to RIO Imports for over 35 years. They are the best!
Steve Wolfe
15:05 24 Mar 23
Roger and his team always do great work. I brought my car in for normal maintenance and he was very upfront with my options.Roger does not try to talk you into doing more than needs to be done. It is great having a resource who provides great service with complete integrity. I recommend Roger and the RIO Imports Repairs team to anyone.
Lyle Robinson
18:07 07 Feb 23
Prompt and courteous service at a fair price. I was referred to Roger at Rio Imports by my trusted mechanic for my American made car. The referral was well founded. It's such a relief to find a place to get top quality service from good people.
Kim Wickman
15:49 07 Feb 23
We have taken our vehicles to Rio for years and never been disappointed. Roger has always treated us fairly and done a great job.
Nancy Mularski
03:10 07 Dec 22
Quick and affordable:)
Lori Brown
18:10 19 Nov 22
Roger helped me get several items on my car repaired after running over a metal ladder on the highway. I thought I was going to have to get rid of the car, but he put it all back together and it's running perfectly. Thank you, Rio Imports.
Sonia Ortiz
20:44 07 Nov 22
A friend referred me to Rio imports and I’m so glad she did. Roger was able to work on my car quickly and was nice to explain in detail what needed to be repaired and let me know my car would be due for maintenance in the upcoming months allowing me to decide on when to have it done. I’m am very happy with the work done and how reasonably priced the repairs were.Thank you Roger and team!
Jodel Ryan
18:31 01 Nov 22
Roger at RIO Imports handled our Mercedes repairs in a very professional manner, and finished the repairs when promised. I’m very happy after our first visit, and highly recommend RIO Imports for all import cars!
William Strand
14:24 25 Oct 22
Rio Imports - Roger was professional and courteous. He repaired the air conditioning on my Toyota Tahoma quickly and with a reasonable price when no other shop could repair it. He serviced my brake system and everything is operating perfectly. Thanks so much to Roger and all at Rio Imports! Great job! Do not hesitate to take your vehicle to Rio!
James Wilson
13:24 01 Sep 22
Top notch service . Great work, knowledgeable.. Big shout out to Roger for taking care of my daughter’s car. I will always take my car back to him and his team.
Fred R
22:12 25 Aug 22
I have had two separate vehicles serviced by RIO imports and have been satisfied with the work completed on both. They were able to identify and rectify a couple of issues that had been plaguing my vehicles for an extended period of time (I should have came to them sooner :)) They are truly customer centric, with fair pricing with integrity. I highly recommend.
Jesse Andrieu
15:31 10 Aug 22
Omar Jaradat
04:17 09 Aug 22
Knowledgeable, efficient and professional.Highly recommended
Cliff Ullmann
13:59 31 Jul 22
Roger the owner was great. Responsive and you can tell he takes great pride in the shop and taking care of his customers. I took the car in for a PPI that was thorough and reasonable in cost. Highly recommend them for all services though as the mixture of cars in the shop demonstrated their ability to work on anything and the amount of years they have been in business shows they know what they are doing.
Vivi Schiaffino
13:41 26 Jul 22
teresa willen
15:11 25 Jul 22
I own a 2007 2door Mercedes Convertible and my hydraulics for my drop top was leaking in the trunk of my car. They were able to find the 2 leaks out of 6 hydraulics leaking. Thank you Sooo much!!😃
Justin Mulrooney
15:04 11 Jul 22
New to the area and tried this shop for some routine maintenance on my M2 based on reading many positive reviews, which turned out to be accurate. Professional and punctual service. Will be back in the future.
William Murray
15:30 28 Jun 22
Roger at Rio Imports is my first choice to get my car fixed. He is straightforward on his pricing and his work. I have been here a few times. We recently moved and I drive over a hour to have Roger work on my car. I highly recommend Rio Imports to work on your import.
Ryan Campbell
14:45 22 Jun 22
Nicole Fullagar
17:20 24 May 22
My buddy recommended this place for my Jetta. Best recommendation I ever got! Roger let me bring in my car immediately even when other places say they couldn't get me in for two weeks. There was also a quick turnaround and when he called he explained throughly so I could understand what he did and what the problem was.The prices are reasonable and Roger is a great guy. Definitely will be bringing my car back when I need it again.
William Liberis
18:12 04 May 22
John Andrieu
12:36 10 Mar 22
Roger and the team at Rio have done a great job repairing and maintaining my 2008 BMW 535xi. Had a couple minor issues and a couple major issues over my 3 visits to Rio. My car has never been better. Drives like new. Roger always appreciated the age of my car and associated costs to repair and provided options with pros and cons of each in an understandable manner making it is easy to choose what best fit my situation. I highly recommend Rio (and Roger).
Josh Nichols
14:21 07 Mar 22
I've heard such good things from my coworker and my company, so I had issues with my CV joints and decided to call and get an estimate on what it would cost. A few days later, I brought my car in and within a day, it was fixed and running better than ever. I'm so satisfied with the service that I will return with any other car issues.
GMG GOD'O
23:50 01 Mar 22
Nicole Spinelli
17:02 17 Feb 22
Roger is an excellent mechanic. He immediately identified the issue and repaired my car within a day. When choosing a an auto shop RIO excels at all the important components - integrity, quality and just good people.
Kent Yunk
20:23 01 Feb 22
RIO Imports auto repair came highly recommended by my body shop especially for working on my BMW E46. They know this platform so well they were able to make the repairs quickly. My convertible 330ci runs the best it has since I have owned it. I will definitely use them as my go to for repairs.
Bob Banker
14:52 27 Dec 21
My mechanic diagnosed the problem, but was reluctant to do the repair because of his lack of experience with Mercedes. He referred me to a shop which referred me to Rio Imports. Roger's diagnosis matched my mechanic's, the repairs were finished the following day, and the car is running great. Before taking the car to Roger, I saw he had only five star reviews, and now I understand why.
Thomas McGinty
20:23 21 Dec 21
Great job and work was completed promptly.
Darlene Liberto
14:34 13 Dec 21
This business was recommended to us and I’m glad we used them. We needed some work on a hydraulic issue and Roger at Rio took care of our problem in a professional and courteous manner. We were impressed with this business and have just scheduled more work to be done. This is a business you can count on.
Marcia Bragg
05:41 13 Dec 21
Always Honest!
lee kudelko
14:48 06 Dec 21
Roger is the absolute BEST! Professional, courteous, honest and fair! I wouldn’t take my car anywhere else!
Arlene Roberts
13:38 25 Nov 21
Mike Barrett
01:17 24 Nov 21
Roger was great to work with. As first time import owner it was hard to find a trustworthy mechanic. I’ll be taking my car back to Rio in the future and i strongly recommend them.
Paul Werlin
21:27 29 Oct 21
Corwin Driskill
19:05 18 Oct 21
Roger is always friendly and knows how to explain what is happening with my car and always always gives me a great deal with exceptional expertise and I never feel like he recommends things that are not needed like most big name places Thanks Roger, we will always use your services
Rosy Stewart
14:48 11 Oct 21
Jetta A.
18:23 01 Oct 21
Bought a beautiful flamenco red Jaguar from here in excellent condition. There was a full service history going back to 2002 onwards, and it was very clear the vehicle was well maintained. After having the car for awhile, I took it back to Rio, and had the vacuum hoses and idle control valve replaced. Excellent customer service and communication!
Hjs Nuyorka
15:32 15 Sep 21
Great service on my 97 BMW, very professional, thorough, knowledgeable fast and efficient. I highly recommend this place to those who want their repairs done right. Thanks Roger
Derek Barker
20:49 07 Sep 21
Edmond Frechmann
18:40 07 Sep 21
Tim Hedman
14:00 30 Aug 21
Rio imports supersedes any dealership in quality and price by a mile. I have a 2015 7 series BMW, and I will continue to have Roger and his technicians work on my car for any service in the future.
Filip Kosk
21:35 19 Jul 21
From first phone call to final follow up my experience with Roger and Rio Imports was A1. Repair on my vehicle was completed ahead of schedule, could not have been more pleased with the installation and Rogers expertise.
Arlene Roberts
22:35 30 Jun 21
Scott DeBoer
21:16 10 Jun 21
I highly recommend getting you're vehicle serviced at Rio's Imports! Rio is not only amazing with his mechanic services but he amazing with the customer service side of it. I've had countless conversations with him and in each one he has helped me fully understand each answer to each question i asked. There isn't enough space in this paragraph to say all of the things i appreciate about his business but amongst the many he is very kind, easy to deal with, and time and time again has insured quality repair and maintenance in a timely manner.
Jimmie Love Sr
18:42 08 Jun 21
Duchess Armstrong
18:15 14 May 21
Splendid! Love Roger! Completely satisfied customer for the past 5 years.He is knowledgeable, friendly and always available.Love my Benz, love Roger at Rio Imports!
Mark Greene
02:39 11 May 21
Rio Imports Repair Inc. has been a part of my automotive journey for nearly 15 years! We've developed more than just a client and repair shop relationship, we've become friends! The current owner, the son to the owner that I initially connected with, has gone the distance in large and small ways to maintain my business.I previously used two other Mercedes Benz repair shops, one in Tampa, and the other locally here in St. Petersburg. It was the large and small things that didn't happen that strongly made me seek out another shop.RIR, Inc., came highly recommended by three colleagues who came to regard them and their work as above others.I am on my fourth Mercedes product, and have two at present. RIR, Inc. will continue to be the people and place that I trust to maintain my German products.I do intend to continue to drive this brand, and to keep RIR, Inc as a continued part of my enjoyment with Mercedes automobiles.
Rhys Roberts
13:16 07 May 21
Have been going here for years, and always fantastic service
Sharon Cantin
13:36 01 May 21
Roger was great to work with. The part was ordered right away. My car was ready when promised, it was clean when I got it back and the price was very fair. I would highly recommend this shop and if I am ever in need again I will definitely come back to Roger and his crew.
Spam Account
14:32 26 Apr 21
Quick and professional company, very easy to work with.
Anand Balkissoon
21:50 22 Apr 21
Best ever European mechanic ask for Roger
Jeff Whitefield
12:57 21 Apr 21
Took my VW Beetle to Roger. He replaced my timing belt and water pump in a timely fashion and explained up front what needed to be done. Appreciated his honesty and would definitely use again.
Greg Gehringer
11:53 14 Apr 21
I was recommended by a friend to have my brakes and any car repairs with Roger. I am completely satisfied with his service and professionalism but more importantly his prices are the best around. He is very honest, knowledgeable, and his integrity to his business means everything. I would highly recommend him to anyone and if I have any issues with any of my vehicles he definitely has my business. He worked on my 740 Bmw and had it done exactly the time he said it would be done. Thanks Roger. Plus, thank you for picking me up to get my car because Uber was charging me 30.00 to go 8 minutes.
Aaron Haney
02:10 08 Apr 21
Absolutely amazing service and price. Fixed my 1986 190e in 35 minutes. Will be my mechanic for both of my Mercedes-benz. Thanks again!
Matt H
23:23 03 Apr 21
Linda Crammer
01:15 25 Mar 21
He knows what he's doing and does a great job
Matthew Mosk
21:59 24 Mar 21
Alan R. Lovell
21:09 12 Mar 21
The tire was rubbling the inside wheelwell. They fixed it in one day where it would not rub when i turned. They saved me from wear and tear on the car and not having to replace the tire. Job well done. They are very friendly and easy to make appointments.
Jaime Viera
00:00 19 Feb 21
Roger was very courteous and gave me much info on what was causing the problems and how he repairs these issues. his shop is very professional with the tools in excellent condition and very clean. He took the time to show me some concerns re: potential future problems. His work was very professional and impressive. I recommend his service.
Bam Bam
15:48 12 Feb 21
Randy Matson
23:56 21 Jan 21
I have had them service my vehicle for years. Great company, always fair!
Kristiyan Tsenov
20:16 12 Jan 21
Professional service !!!
Tina McManus
22:13 29 Dec 20
Roger was friendly and knowledgeable. He got my car right in, ordered the parts, and didn’t charge high prices. He showed me the old damaged parts and explained what to look out for.
Chrissy Dias
19:09 20 Dec 20
Peter Sidorenko
17:27 14 Dec 20
Roger at Rio Imports does amazing work. He is able to take great care of my 2010 Jaguar at a great price. Not many shops in Pinellas do any service on Jaguars like at Rio. Thank you Roger.
Ron Johnson
23:45 03 Dec 20
Andrew Mann
18:32 16 Nov 20
M R
20:26 09 Nov 20
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13:59 27 Oct 20
Brad Kidwell
20:24 23 Oct 20
redfisher *
18:52 23 Oct 20
Rio recently responded on short notice, after hours and saved our tails. While that clearly wasn't our preference to saddle Rio as we did, they came thru for us.That personifies the level of service these folks are all about.Ive used them for over 20 years with personal vehicles and our fleet vehicles and remain loyal to Roger and his crew.We have done everything from brakes, front-end, engine, electrical and body work.Fair with all aspects of repair work. Timing, turnaround, scope of work and expert knowlege of all makes. Trust your repair work with them and you will not regret it.J CarterDEX Imaging
Mario Rapati
02:13 21 Oct 20
Always Perfect Service !
Shawna English
21:35 03 Oct 20
Highly recommended they did an amazing job! Very reasonable and super friendly! Thank you again for great service!
Brian Loesch Sr
02:18 19 Sep 20
I've been taking my cars to Rio Imports Repair for probably 30 years or so (both imports and domestic). Service is always top-notch, prompt, and correct. Roger and his team do the job right the first time. I've never felt taken advantage of. Don't hesitate to take your cars there too when in need of repair!
Scott Tozour
13:47 18 Sep 20
I took my wife's VW Eos to Rio Imports for a major repair. Roger is great and they did a great job fixing her car. After years of visiting the local dealership I will never go back to them. Rio Imports is my go to mechanic from now on. Not only did they do a great job but they did it in half the time they told me and for less than they quoted me.
Alex Tamayo
11:14 09 Sep 20
Good work done on time professional high quality. I will continue to go for my repairs to Rio Imports.
Allen Kleiman
13:59 08 Sep 20
I was recommended to Rio by a non-German car mechanic for my BMW, and I’m glad they did. My clutch needed replacing (I knew a throw out bearing had failed) and while I often do my own work, I hire out for transmission/clutch issues. But from the time I phoned, through the final completion of the job, Rio impressed. The quality, Professionalism, time to repair, and costs were all positively outstanding. Therefore, I recommend Rio for any of your foreign/German car service needs.. and without hesitation. -Allen K., Seminole
JASON D
13:34 08 Sep 20
Highly recommend Rio Imports! Quality and trustworthy work at a fair price.
Peter Blackerby
02:14 19 Aug 20
Robert M
21:47 11 Aug 20
Mario Trotta
13:58 10 Aug 20
Roger was referred to me from a very close friend of mine and I couldn't be happier. Professional, caring, and reasonable. I will be coming back for sure.Thank you for your work!
Becca Borland
23:11 04 Aug 20
Reginald Sherman
14:35 27 Jul 20
Roger and his staff at Rio have always been very knowledgeable, prompt, professional, courteous, and much cheaper than the dealership. I've owned 3 BMWs over the last 15 years and once the dealer's warranty expires, I've always trusted Roger with my service and repair needs.
Nicole Ngoc
00:45 22 Jul 20
Raquel Rolston
16:56 13 Jul 20
Excellent job. And the most trustworthy mechanic I have had in the Tampa bay area!
Kevin Taylor
13:38 06 Jul 20
Roger at Rio Imports has been taking care of two Mercedes for me since the fall of 2019. He has been diligent with both vehicles despite them having what I would call frequent and complicated issues. He has worked with the extended warranty company to get issues covered despite their attrition and unwillingness to cover repairs that would seemingly be non-issues. He answers calls, is polite and friendly, and always prompt with service time. He genuinely seems to know and understand how difficult it is to be without transportation. Keep up the good work!
Reed Golliher
13:24 22 Jun 20
RIO is great! They did a great job on my GLE and saved me a lot of money compared to what the dealership was gonna charge me. Dont take your car anywhere else!
Ellis Hodge
14:11 09 Jun 20
Rhonda Rodrigues
11:24 28 May 20
I wanted to say a big thank you for such Amazing work you did on my Audi A8L.You have Amazing people Working for you that do the job right the first time.Affordable prices for what I needed to fix my Audi’s issues.I will recommend everyone, as my loyalty is to anyone who does what they say they will do.Thank you for always being there for my cars through the 18 years.
Rachel mundinger
19:08 26 May 20
Gilles BONNANT
17:45 21 May 20
Very good job. The best garage in this area.
Peder Christensen
15:50 20 May 20
I’ve been having my cars worked on by RIO for twenty years, great people that care about their customers and always do a great job! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to have their car worked on by honest mechanics.
freddy
06:30 24 Apr 20
I been going to RIO for service on for all my import car needs. Rodger at RIO is the real deal. He knows Imports, listens to the customer needs, communicates in timely fashion and does Quality work at much better price then your dealer and he gets your vehicle in and out. He also always follows up after there service a week or so later to make sure your satisfied. Highly recommend!
Barbara Sciarappa
13:52 16 Mar 20
Roger went out of his way to repair my car correctly. Thanks
GOLD SUN
13:17 16 Mar 20
Very Satisfied ! I took my BMW 328i into Roger at Rio Imports. First, before I went I researched for 3days where to take my BMW. I am fairly new to Pinellas Co. and I had previously taken my BMW to the dealership. Where I was overcharged big time. I knew that may happen, but what choice did I have being new? Well, I read reviews on all the platforms and talked with my husband and we decided to take our car to RIO. We were so glad we did. Roger diagnosed my problem, called me and gave me a very affordable and fair quote. Told me some other things he could do as prevention if I wanted. Basically gave me a few options. I let him know what I would like and he was happy to start the work. I chose the minimum repair at this time. He called my later in the day and said the car was ready. I took an Uber to his shop and picked up my car. It runs great. I am very pleased with the work Rio Imports did. I am so happy I now have a trustworthy and honest mechanic that takes the time to engage with clients and gives needed suggestions and feed back. Thank you Rio Imports for your professionalism and value. I will be back.
Christine Heap
14:54 20 Feb 20
We have just purchased a new to us BMW that was overdue for an oil change and the battery was starting to fade. We had purchased the battery prior to learning it had to be registered to the vehicle. Rio Imports squeezed us in and gave us a great deal. We will continue to use Rio for all our new baby's needs. What great people.
MJ M
22:39 14 Feb 20
The best in town.
Blue Riley
16:33 12 Feb 20
There's just no B.S. with these people. Good work everytime, the first time.
Cynthia Ailey
14:56 10 Feb 20
I had a dilemma with my 2014 Volvo S60 and needed a MAJOR repair done. As Rio Imports Repair was referred to me, I connected with Roger about the job. Roger was confident he could handle the job, his quote was significantly less than that dealer, and the repair work was done in record time. I have nothing but good things to say about the experience, and definitely will take the Volvo to Rio if any future repairs are needed. Thanks again, Roger, for getting us back on the road!
Steve Brown
14:45 03 Feb 20
Roger was very professional and courteous. He was very thorough in explaining issues! I would definitely recommend!
Derek Scheib
17:27 30 Jan 20
Bought a used vehicle and took it to the BMW dealer to check out a strong exhaust smell. They gave me a list of $4400 worth of recommended repairs (one being $750 to change the o ring on the dipstick tube and another $700 to change the oil pan gasket), none of them having to do with the smell.Roger called me within a few hours of dropping off the car at Rio and informed me of the real issue, quoted an incredibly fair parts and labor price, and had the car ready the next day. He even took the time to show me the old part he replaced and explained what the issue was. Definitely recommended.
Darroll Roberts
20:01 24 Jan 20
jeff c
17:58 16 Jan 20
Roger Rodrigues excellent deal and thank you for finding us our car that was exact to our specifications even down to the color of thee interior. Excellent dealership and repair service, highly recommended!!
Fitzgerald Griffin
14:14 10 Jan 20
Emina Memic
20:43 05 Dec 19
I wish I would have found Roger's shop as soon as I bought my car back in January of last year. I have a 2015 Audi A4 that was hit while I was parked at work. Roger completely repaired the dent in the bumper and repainted it in three days. You can't even tell there was ever a dent. He also took care of my 45K service (which came out way cheaper than what the dealership quoted). It's also nice to be a female and not feel taken advantage of when needing car repairs/maintenance. Highly recommend Roger's shop! I know I've found the one shop I can trust.
Ben Koelzer
12:15 04 Dec 19
We got great service and a good price on convertible repairs for our Mercedes
Daniel Bonilla
02:30 22 Nov 19
Funny story...so Roger approaches me one day as he notices my BMW parked next to his vehicle in a shopping center. He introduces himself and hands me his business card letting me know if I need anything done to give him a try. I generally toss those types of things out, but I figured it wouldnt hurt to hold onto it. About a month later my break pad replacement notification comes on. I make some phone calls and everyone is charging between $400-$500 just to replace my 2 front break pads. I then remember Roger's business card I left in my center console. I give him a call and he charges me a lot less than everyone else and guarantees me that I will get my vehicle back the same day. It seemed to good to be true so I checked the Google reviews and sure enough it was excellent which made me feel comfortable trusting him with my car. End result is a satisfied customer at an awesome rate. He will be my go to moving forward as I need my hood to be realigned as well. -2015 BMW 328i xdrive owner-
Trina Williams
16:33 18 Nov 19
Rio Imports gives great service at a fair price. I would recommend anyone to this repair company. I have a Merceds that had some issues and it was repaired and fixed in a few days. I appreciate your hard work and customer service. Special thanks to Roger your an Angel😊
Renee Andrews
19:45 12 Nov 19
I dropped my car off before a 7 day business trip and picked it up as soon as I got back. A great job was done!!! A hard dent on my driver side door, a cracked bumper, a crooked fender and a cracked grill was all fixed perfectly! Fairly priced and very kind people! Thank you for your service!!!
Dane Johnston
18:01 08 Nov 19
We had an awesome experience with Rio Imports. Roger went out of his way to ensure that we were able to get our car fixed with a quick turn around time. This is a great shop that is reputable and saved use a ton of money over the dealer. We will not hesitate to call on them in the future to work on our cars!
David Hodges
16:04 04 Nov 19
My 83' 380SL was a mess. Rodger and his team walked me through everything that was needed - step by step. When I received the car back it was working better than ever, at the price quoted, and in the timeframe expected. I have had this car worked on in Chicago, Scottsdale, and Honolulu. It has never been worked on by such experts who knew ever little nuance of this machine. No one touches this car but RIO!
Lynda Carter
17:19 30 Oct 19
Friendly, trustworthy/honest and reasonable. Great job!
Rob Harty
19:34 25 Oct 19
On time, fairly priced and most importantly done right
Dragan Selak
19:46 17 Oct 19
Rio Imports has take care of me and my brother on 4 different occasions and Roger absolutely took good care of us. Super fast and great Service!
Trish L
13:54 17 Oct 19
I own a Mini and have not had great service at the Mini dealership, so I was in search of an alternative. Roger at Rio was referred by another mechanic. He was punctual, a straight shooter and gave an accurate estimate. I will return because his service was timely and less expensive than the dealership. Thank you!
Mark Kimmelman
16:00 17 Sep 19
Libby Even
16:38 12 Sep 19
Amazing, amazing work!!! Cannot say enough good things about the high quality work performed by Roger and his group. Thank you!!!
Amy Marzano
18:18 03 Sep 19
Superior professional service. Turn around time was sooner than expected. I couldn’t be more pleased. I would recommend this shop to anyone looking for an auto repair.
Randolph Small
23:19 27 Aug 19
t freeman
21:28 29 Jul 19
My wife and I have been taking our cars to Rio Imports Repair and are always very happy with the service and price. This is a family owned and operated business and Roger treats all of his customers like old friends. I’ve referred coworkers and they’ve always been impressed. You won’t find a better auto repair shop in the Tampa Bay area!
Jonathan Trejo
20:17 17 Jul 19
Really good,have my x5 fix .
Fernando Montini
15:03 15 Jul 19
I contacted Rio to work on my Jeep’s AC after finding out that my car needed a condenser replaced. I was told that my car had a new system and few shops could service the AC besides the dealer. After speaking with Roger, he agreed to purchase a machine to be able to service my vehicle - he went above and beyond, brought the machine next day and fixed the issue. I’d definitely go back to Rio if I need help with my vehicles in the future.
Scott Sumner
13:14 11 Jul 19
Jonathan Huie
02:16 30 Jun 19
Took Porsche Boxster for repair of convertible top and dent removal. Rio did a really great job for less than one third of what Porsche dealer would have charged. Since then, we have had both mechanical and body work done on our Acura as well as Porsche, and Roger always takes wonderful care of us and our cars.
Mary Larsson
15:40 28 Jun 19
We have dealt with Rio imports for years for our BMW's and really like their personalized service. And their quality work along with fair prices they definitely beat going to a dealership.Mary Larsson
Ronald Koenig
15:33 24 Jun 19
My husband and I have been Rio Imports customers for over 30 years. First with Jack who started the business and Roger working side by side since he was able to walk. We TRUST Rio Imports. They always operate with integrity. Their advice and recommendations are given with the best interests of their customer. They investigate and offer alternatives, set the proper expectations, charge a reasonable price for high quality work. We are in Tampa and travel across the Bay. We will not take our vehicles for repairs or maintenance to anyone else. I highly recommend Rio Imports!
Guille V
23:19 22 Jun 19
Buen servicio.
rick carter
13:17 17 Jun 19
Excellent, responsive, professional service at a fair price. A couple of no charge services. Very personable. Great work Roger and team
Joseph Granieri
18:16 15 Jun 19
Took my car to another shop to get my struts replaced before a long trip to Tennessee. They told me it was going to be $$$$ and not done till probably just before I needed to leave if not after. I couldnt do that, so I took my car to RIO Imports where Roger was able to get my car worked into his schedule for the day and get me back in my car by that night. Thank you Roger and RIO Imports for everything. You will be my go to from here on.
chris bateman
16:13 13 Jun 19
Finding RIO imports was a saving grace to me and my old Audi. Great service, fair prices and awesome work!
Edu Stuivenberg
17:10 03 Jun 19
Always excellent, honest service. They say, when you buy an import, that you need a good local mechanic, and I've found mine. Highly recommend Roger and the crew at Rio Imports Repair. Worth the drive, even if you're not in Clearwater.
Tom Buonasera
13:47 23 May 19
Great service and honest.
Chris Arsenault
18:53 20 May 19
Thanks Rio Imports for the great job taking care of my car last week. As always you communicate clearly and provide the needed service at a good price. Roger and his dad Jack have been taking care of my cars since I had my first BMW in 1987. They maintained my cars as they grew older and kept me going at a fair price. I always trust the diagnosis and advice I get from Rio. Over the years I have also bought two pristine used BMWs from them that they service for me.
Kathleen Schroeder
13:49 20 May 19
Rio provides great work, quick service and fair pricing. They did a great job on my older Mercedes and discovered a couple of issues that needed attention before they became a really big problem. Thanks for taking care of us, Roger.
Samuel Battaglia
15:29 13 May 19
Great customer service and affordable. I refuse to take my car anywhere else but Rio automotive. These guys are the best in the business!
Steve Wolff
13:31 13 May 19
Found Rio and Roger on the internet. Reviews read well so I decided to give him a try. Have now used him twice in two months and can’t say enough good - honest, does what he says he will in the time quoted. Historically i’ve used a dealer for repairs but Rio has ALL my future business (hopefully there’s not a lot but...)!
David
23:54 10 May 19
Roger and the guys did an awesome job repairing my Mercedes C300. Great service at a great price. Rio Imports has been working on my car for years! I wouldn't take it anywhere else...
Leonard Seawell
13:31 10 May 19
I called Roger when I was considering buying an old model BMW Z 3 Roadster and needed an expert opinion. He was thorough, careful and responsive and the cost was very reasonable. I would highly recommend him to anyone considering buying an older high end automobile. L H S
Ann Valente
16:43 09 May 19
Roger at Rio Imports always does a great job on our Mercedes! Would highly recommend Rio Imports!!
Wesley Jensen
14:06 09 May 19
Rio Imports has always done great work on my cars. I wouldn’t take my cars anywhere else. Highly recommend.
Michael Capano (Famiglia Cigars)
15:42 07 May 19
Rio Imports has been doing the work on my car since moving to Florida almost 4 years ago. I won't let anyone else touch my car. Always upfront and honest.
gillian barnes
18:27 06 May 19
Roger has worked on my 06 3 series a couple times now, and both times he has been thorough, professional and honest in terms of what needs to be done, and how much it will cost. He is my "go-to" guy from now on. Very highly recommend him!
jeff halma
16:44 06 May 19
I’ve been going to Rio imports for all my vehicle repairs for 30 plus years. There has never been a reason to go anywhere else for any needed car repairs or advice on vehicle maintenance.Reliable and honest.
Jeri Fiesco
14:52 06 May 19
Rio Imports Repair is the only auto repair shop I would ever consider taking my car to in Pinellas county!This shop has an excellent reputation for many - many years as being the place that even dealers bring their cars to that their mechanics can’t fix! They have been a family owned business since the beginning and I actually feel like family when I’m there. They are honest and fair with their pricing, unlike the dealerships! I own a C300 Mercedes and I will never take my car back to the Mercedes dealerships in the area ever again! Go see Roger and get ready to be treated honestly!!!
Caroline Evans
12:19 02 May 19
My family has used Rio for years on all our imports. Very reliable and great service!
John Fullerton
13:32 22 Apr 19
Ivan Marcano
22:41 06 Apr 19
Trey Pittman
21:04 25 Feb 19
John Webb
00:33 27 Sep 18
Finally found a reputable mechanic that is trustworthy and reliable. I’ve taken my BMW and Mercedes to them and got incredible work done at very reasonable prices. Ask for Roger he will take care of you.
Colleen Henry
20:22 27 Jul 18
Frederick Longacre
19:02 19 Mar 18
Roger is skilled, attentive to minor flaws and does the best job at a fair price. Outstanding shop.
J D Bar
13:18 24 Feb 18
Family owned. Business and highly recommend! I owned an older BMW. It was always repaired properly at a fair price. Very honest. Highly recommend. Ms.M
Cal Renfro
13:32 30 Nov 17
William Stenger
02:18 24 Sep 17
Trustworthy
Vicki Byers
16:33 27 Aug 17
Danielle Machado
16:06 11 Sep 14
I have a 2009 Audi A4, and we had an incident where part of a garage ceiling crashed down upon my hood and passenger-side fender. I normally only take my car to the dealership, but heard really great things about Rio Imports.I was very impressed with the result. The quote was less than the dealership, it took them exactly the amount of time quoted, and my car looks incredible! You can't even tell there was ever damage, their craftsmanship is superb. And to top it off, they detailed my car as well. My car looks brand new.Big thanks to Roger and the crew at Rio!
