About Us

Our Mission

At Rapid Automotive, our mission is simple: to provide better-than-dealership-quality automotive service without the expensive dealership prices. We believe customers deserve honest recommendations, quality workmanship, and a straightforward experience every time they bring their vehicle to our shop.

Better Than Dealership Quality.

You may have heard the saying, "a chain is only as strong as its weakest link." The same is true of any business. A company's reputation depends on the quality of the work it provides and the way it treats its customers. After seeing too many shortcuts and questionable practices over the years at dealerships and other repair shops, we set out to do things differently. At Rapid Automotive, we take pride in doing the job right and treating every customer with honesty and respect.

Without The Expensive Dealership Prices.

Dealership service can come with significant overhead, and those costs can be reflected in the price of repairs and maintenance. At Rapid Automotive, we work to keep our operating costs reasonable so we can provide high-quality automotive service at a fair price. Our goal is to give drivers in Riverview and the surrounding communities a reliable alternative to expensive dealership service without sacrificing quality.

Quality Service You Can Trust.

Your vehicle is an important part of your everyday life, and you should feel confident about who is working on it. From routine maintenance to complex repairs and diagnostics, our team takes the time to properly inspect your vehicle, explain what it needs, and provide dependable workmanship. We are committed to building lasting relationships with our customers through honest service and attention to detail.

Our OWNER

Rapid Automotive is owned and operated by Richard Samuel, a seasoned automotive professional with more than 25 years of experience in the industry. Throughout his career, Richard has earned certifications and training in ASE, I-CAR, A/C refrigerant systems, Toyota, Ford, and BMW, giving him experience working on a wide range of domestic and imported vehicles.

Richard specializes in preventative maintenance, automotive repairs, and diagnostics for cars and trucks. His professional experience has also included serving as a shop foreman and manager in both automotive collision and automotive service departments. This broad background has given him an in-depth understanding of vehicle repair, shop operations, and the importance of providing customers with accurate, dependable service.

As a detail-oriented automotive professional, Richard focuses on thorough inspections, accurate diagnostics, and identifying the right solution for each vehicle. He believes customers should understand what is happening with their vehicle and why a particular repair or service is recommended.

Richard's passion for the automotive industry began at a young age, and that passion continues to drive the way he operates Rapid Automotive today. After experiencing and witnessing shortcuts and dishonest practices at dealerships and other repair facilities, he wanted to create an automotive shop built around a different approach.

His goal is straightforward: provide Riverview-area drivers with better-than-dealership-quality automotive service at a fair price, while earning their trust one repair at a time.