River Park Automotive is a well established, 30 year old business employing 15 people in River Park South, a neighbourhood in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Built on philosophies of service and value, their reputation in the Auto Repair Serivce industry is unmatched.
River Park Automotive invests in people, training, technology, and community to serve their clients with the highest regard and respect, determining their needs and executing results to keep their vehicles safe and on the road.
Our technicians are trained in drivability, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair. Our service personnel are trained in delivering you the intel to make decisions about your vehicle and how take care of it.
With every order, our goal is to successfully repair your vehicle, earning your respect and trust to have you return as a client for all your automotive needs on a regular basis. Though conveniently located in River Park South, our trading reach is far and wide; if you have an auto repair problem have us diagnose and repair it to get you driving again.
Our Auto Repair Specialists Team
Both front line and mechanical service crew members are trained and service certified to solve your vehicle problem.
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Ownership Group
Jason Meilleur
Red Seal Journeyman/Owner
After 23 years employed at River Park Automotive, Jason had the opportunity to become co-owner. Jason uses his long career at River Park to continue to service his customers with the best diagnostic and trouble shooting skills possible. Taking the reins and managing the shop, he now has more time to mentor the junior technicians and pass on his wealth of knowledge. As an avid motorsports enthusiast Jason can often be found racing his car at local drag race facilities, as well as riding snowmobiles all winter long.
Ian Webster
Red Seal Journeyman/Owner
Ian started out life in the heavy equipment industry. First in service as a red seal technician then in sales as a representative for several heavy equipment brands. When the opportunity arose to co-own River Park Automotive with Jason, it was an easy decision. Focusing on customer service and management, he covers the front office. When not spending time with his young family, Ian can also be found racing cars and riding snowmobiles with Jason depending on the time of year.
Shop Team Members
Wade Greenhalgh
Red Seal Journeyman
Wade is our Engine and Undercarriage Team Leader. He has extensive knowledge in cylinder heads, timing belts, clutches and transmission and drivetrain diagnosis and repair, as well as, brake systems, steering systems, and safeties.
Matthew Puddifant
Red Seal Journeyman
Matt was born with a wrench in his hand. He is currently our Truck and Industrial tech. We look to Matt to keep our corporate clients on the road.
Brandon Galas
Red Seal Journeyman
The team here at River Park could not be prouder of Brandons completion of his apprenticeship and his receipt of his interprovincial red seal. Brandon continues to be a hard-working and dedicated member of our team.
Austin Willms
Apprentice
Austin is a hardworking, eager to learn apprentice, currently in his second year of the apprenticeship program. Having grown up on his parent’s farm in Alberta Austin is no stranger to hard work. Austin has a passion for the automotive repair industry and has already restored his own classic pickup truck with the help of his grandfather.
Brett Miller
Apprentice
Brett grew up in the River Park South Community and started his time with us as one of our part time shop cleaners, as well as having his work practicum with us while still in high school. Upon graduation we asked if he would like to move to a full-time position and be enrolled in the apprenticeship program. Brett is now well into his second level and continues to learn and grow here at River Park.
Ashton Romano
Technician
Ashton joined our team after spending 10 years working for a local dealership group. He has quickly acclimatized to our all makes and models business and become a great fit with our team.
Cody Atamanchuk
Technician
With over a decade of experience in the automotive, truck and equipment repair industry, Cody brings a wealth of experience to our team. He has a passion for building and using offroad vehicles.
Customer Service Team Members
Sabrina Moschler
Service Writer
Sabrina comes to us with a background in service writing, having done so at a couple of other shops. Her bright and cheerful disposition is a welcome addition to our front office. She has also taken on the role of our employee safety representative, her hard work and dedication to this role has enabled us to score very high on our S2SA safety audit, as well as pass a Manitoba workplace health and safety inspection perfectly. Keep up the great work Sabrina!
Callum Young
Service Writer
Cal is part of the writing and counter team. He provides high level customer service and is an expert in tires. He is really good at plain language explanations. You can count on Cal.
Retirement
Richard Bembridge
After a long career spent servicing the river park south community Richard retired to spend more time with his wife and family. He can still be spotted around the shop every now and again when his vehicles need servicing. Otherwise look to the skies over Lac Du Bonnet where Richard now resides and flies his planes. Congratulations on a well-earned and deserved retirement Richard, we will commit to carrying on your vision and principals here at River Park Automotive.
