Rizzco Automotive Repair

The Best personal Automotive service I’ve ever experienced!!! We will Never go Anywhere else. Oh and they know what they are doing!!!

This place is great! After my bf had some battery issues with his SL a friend of mine recommended this place. The owner took care of my bf’s SL and my ML in no time. He gave us a super low quote. Will never take my car to the dealership again!
The office staff and the owner are very nice!

I love this place. Over the years I have taken my MBZ Coupe and lately my BMW 2002 there for service. They do great work and are very reasonable, which is very unusual for a German auto repair shop. Mike is also a car guy and knows his stuff. I highly recommend them.

Found Rizzco as a result of my grandmother breaking down on the side of the road (76 years old) the owner Mike happened to be driving by and pulled over to help her. Ended up driving her home and arranging for her car to go to his shop to be worked on and it wasnt even a german car. This is a shop that you can trust. Does great work, and in a timely manner. Could not recommend enough.

This place is a JOKE, i simply called to get a quote for an oil change and a man answered and was very rude, he literally told me to «take it to jiffy lube» then hung up on me! I was shocked. I called back and a woman answered who said she was the manager. I told her I had just called to ask to get a quote for an oil change and that a man answered and told me to take my car to jiffy lube and then hung up on me. She then replied «oh that was the owner» like it was okay or something for him to do that to his customers. Then SHE HUNG UP on me too!!! Wow! Beware of this unprofessional place people… Manager is a b*tch and owner is an a**hole.

I’m writing this review, which is long overdue. Mike Rizzco is just an amazing mechanic and down to earth honest to top it off. I’ve been going to Mike since 1986! Can’t believe it’s been that many years. He’s been working on my current BMW for many years now. It’s running strong and in great shape because I’ve always followed Mike’s advice. It’s 20 years old now and runs good as new. He is always thorough and fair and I would never dream of taking my car anywhere else. i highly, highly recommend Rizzco Automotive to anyone with a German made car. Mike you are the BEST! Thank you for many years of service.

Rizzco is the best! Mike and Debbie were totally helpful. Saved me tons of $. Will never go anywhere else with my Mercedes.

I ran across Rizzco last year when my girlfriend was having problems with her older model Mercedes Benz. We had gone to the dealership in Riverside and the repair price was so high, we were thinking about just selling the car. Luckily I found Michael after a recommendation from a friend.
There are a few HUGE reasons to go with Rizzco over dealerships. The obvious main reason is COST. Rizco was almost $ 3,000 CHEAPER than the dealership, using the SAME (genuine Mercedes-​Benz) parts.
The next reason is EXPERTISE. Every Mercedes lease return is processed through the Riverside Auto Auction. Rizzco Automotive is the official Mercedes mechanic used by Mercedes Benz USA.
Their communication is excellent and they even gave me a consideration for a cash payment.
The reason I’m writing this review now, is because I recently purchased a (private party sale) used 2008 CLS 550. It was down to two cars. I informed the seller that our deal depended on a mechanic’s inspection.
Although I ended up spending money on two separate inspections, the money was INCREDIBLY well spent!!! Luckily the one I favored by a small amount, checked out the best. Mike said it was «rock solid».
With the inspection on the second car, he recommended I come back to his shop after the seller had left, and he spent A LOT of time with me describing the current (minor) problems, but what could possibly be future/​potential MAJOR problems.
I strongly recommend ANY PERSON buying a used Mercedes, EVEN FROM A DEALERSHIP, bring the car to Rizzco for an evaluation.
Also, Michael has been trained BY Mercedes in Germany
This is THE BEST Mercedes shop in California.

Mike was very helpful with my Mercedes. He was able to quickly determine that my engine did not have a valve or piston prob, and sold me a can or miracle fluid at cost. He could have charged for expensive diagnostics, but Mike specifically said he didn’t want to run up my bill for no reason. Highly ethical & I would recommend this place to others, esp. for Mercedes Benz owners.
[latest postscript: Mike waived his fee again after an inspection. Don’t waste your time taking your Benz to any other mechanic.]

This place is how a mechanic’s should be! The owner Michael is knowledgeable and honest. His prices are very fair and he’ll fix your car in the most cost-​effective way. He’s taken such good care of my car and even now when I moved out of state, I’ll still call him for his advice and recommendations. Don’t take your car anywhere else!