No Pressure. No Upselling.
Just People Who Love What They Do.
At Richard's Auto Repair & Restorations in Deep River, CT, we're here to help with everything from routine maintenance to performance upgrades and full mechanical classic car rebuilds. Whether you need an oil change, diagnostic service, brake service, or want to talk through a restoration project, our team is ready to help.
Give us a call, send us a message, or stop by the shop. We're always happy to answer questions and provide honest guidance. No pressure, no upselling. Just straightforward automotive care from people who love what they do.
We are a small, customer focused repair and restoration shop. Your technician is your main point of contact. You will be completely informed of everything needed before we touch a thing. No surprises. No layers.
Just Rich and his team, doing the work right.
OUR STORY
What we do
From routine maintenance to full performance builds, we handle it all. Every repair starts with a complimentary multi-point inspection and a clear explanation before we touch a thing.
MAINTENANCE & INSPECTIONS
Oil changes, tune-ups, fluid services, filter replacements, multipoint inspections and winterization.
BRAKES, TIRES & ALIGNMENT
Brake repair and replacement, tire mounting, rotation and replacement, wheel alignment and suspension.
DIAGNOSTICS & ELECTRICAL
Check engine diagnostics, battery testing and replacement, electrical repair and A/C service.
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN
Engine repair and tuning, transmission service, exhaust systems, cooling and fuel delivery.
RESTORATIONS & PERFORMANCE
Vintage restoration, mechanical rebuilds, LS and LT swaps, carburetor conversions and custom builds.
BUILT BY HAND. DONE RIGHT.
From vintage mechanical restorations to modern performance builds, this is the work we live for. Every project gets the same attention to detail we give our own vehicles.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
"You only pay for what your vehicle actually needs, nothing more. The dealership quoted me $985. Richard quoted $500 as the max if everything needed doing. I picked up my car and it only needed $150 worth of work. That is what he charged. I would give him 10 stars if I could."
"It is hard to find an auto shop you can truly trust, but this is definitely one of them. The staff was honest, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything clearly before doing any work. The repairs were done right the first time."
"Professional, excellent service from start to finish. Richard was knowledgeable, courteous, and took the time to explain everything clearly. The quality of the work exceeded my expectations. I will absolutely be bringing all of my vehicles here moving forward."
"Topnotch service and restoration. Very knowledgeable, thorough, very reasonable pricing for exceptional work. Make sure to trust his expertise. You won't regret it."
"Polite, thoughtful, enthusiastic, and most importantly knowledgeable. I've sought out Rich's expertise many times previously and followed him here. I know I will never need to go anywhere else."