Our story

A family-owned shop built on trust

Riverside Automotive is run by Tyler and Jessica alongside their team — a local, hands-on shop where the people who own it are the people working on your vehicle.

Riverside Automotive earned its reputation in Shallotte the old-fashioned way — one honest repair at a time. Owner Tyler is the name customers mention again and again in their reviews: someone who explains what’s going on, charges fairly, and stands behind the work. His wife Jessica helps run the business, and the shop genuinely operates like the family it is.

That approach shows up in the range of work we take on. Plenty of shops stick to the easy jobs. We’ll diagnose a stubborn warning light, replace a full engine or transmission, sort out a diesel truck, mount a set of tires, or help someone stranded with a flat — the kind of work that builds long-term relationships, not just one-time tickets.

We serve drivers all over Brunswick County, from daily commuters to local businesses running work trucks. Whatever you drive, the promise is the same: we’ll tell you the truth about your vehicle and let you decide.

A Riverside Automotive technician working inside the dashboard of a Jeep on heating and A/C components.
What we stand for

How we treat every vehicle

  • Diagnose before you replace

    We find the cause first. That’s how you avoid paying for parts your vehicle didn’t need.

  • Say it straight

    Clear findings, clear pricing, and a real heads-up if something can wait. No pressure.

  • Do it right

    Quality parts, careful work, and a road test before we hand back the keys.

  • Treat you like a neighbor

    We’re a local family. A lot of our work comes from people we’ve already earned trust with.

In the shop

Equipment & capabilities

A working shop set up to handle real jobs — not just quick services.

  • In-house wheel alignment rack
  • Snap-on Polartek A/C recovery & recharge machine
  • Two-post & four-post lifts for cars and heavy trucks
  • Engine & transmission replacement, including diesel
  • Welding & fabrication for repairs beyond bolt-on parts
  • New & used tires with mounting, balancing & alignment
A Ford F-550 diesel truck raised on a lift at Riverside Automotive with its engine out for a major repair.
The team

The people behind the work

First names our customers already know from their reviews. Full technician bios and any certifications will be added once confirmed with the shop.

  • Tyler

    Owner & Lead Technician

    Named repeatedly in customer reviews for honest, hands-on work.

  • Jessica

    Co-Owner

    Runs the shop alongside Tyler as a family business.

  • Haley

    Service Advisor / Office

    Reviews credit Haley with clear communication from the office.

  • Charlie

    Technician

    Reviews credit Charlie with keeping customers informed during repairs.

Come see the difference an honest shop makes

Tell us what your vehicle is doing and we’ll take it from there — an appointment request only takes a minute, or call and talk to a real person.