Founder
Vinnie Lamica
More than four decades of automotive and Airstream experience, with a background in technical service, repair, and customer care.
Independent shops. One shared community.
Your craft.
Your community.
Our shared future.
Connect with independent riveted repair specialists. Share what you know, learn from your peers, and help build a stronger future for the shops and owners we serve.
BUILT ON CRAFTSMANSHIP. CONNECTED BY TRUST.
THE RIVET COLLECTIVEIndependent spirit.
Collective strength.
Collective strength.
CraftsmanshipTransparencyTechnical knowledgePeer collaboration
Our vision
Advancing the craft.
Supporting the people.
Independent specialists bring years of experience to the bench. The collective creates a place to share that experience, solve difficult problems, and build lasting professional relationships.
Our ambition is a trusted network across North America, built through care, technical skill, and accountability to the people we serve.
- 01Take pride in the work.
Support careful repairs and the people who do them.
- 02Earn an owner’s trust.
Make quality and clear communication part of the process.
- 03Share what you know.
Help independent shops learn from one another.
- 04Raise the standard together.
Turn individual experience into shared progress.
People behind the purpose
Meet our board.
Bringing shop expertise and the owner’s perspective together to support careful membership review, high standards, and clear communication.
Board member · Airstream owner
Jennifer Eggers
President of LeaderShift Insights and an executive advisor with over 30 years of experience supporting boards and senior leaders.
Board member · Airstream owner
Dave Purinton
An outdoorsman and aerospace specialist with a master’s in aerodynamics from Georgia Tech, bringing analytical thinking to the collective.
Board member
Bruce Watkins
Biography coming soon.
Meet the people helping guide the collective. Read more about our board ↗
The value of coming together
A stronger network.
A higher standard.
A professional community focused on the challenges repair shops face every day.
Experience, shared.
Compare techniques, discuss complex repairs, and exchange practical resources with other specialists.
People who understand.
Build relationships with shops that understand riveted construction and the responsibility of getting it right.
A stronger foundation.
Explore training, supplier relationships, and ways to support the long-term health of independent shops.
The Tech Hub
The expertise you need.
The connections that matter.
A dedicated Tech Hub for shop conversations, technical resources, and professional connections. Ask the difficult question. Share the useful answer. Find the people who understand your work.
Access is intended for approved shops and their teams. Public visitors can learn about the collective; member discussions stay within the professional community.
Enter the Tech Hub ↗Collective workspaceAPPROVED MEMBERS
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Questions & answersQuestions stay prominent, with an acknowledgement prompt for new questions.
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Shop collaborationCoordinate projects, referrals, and shared expertise with another shop.
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Shop directoryFind peers by location and specialty.
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Resource libraryGuides, reference documents, and training materials.
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Parts & supplier conversationsConnect around sourcing and hard-to-find parts.
A PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY BUILT ON TRUST.
Independent shops. Shared craftsmanship.
Find your people.
Find your shop.
Explore shop locations and connect directly with the people who care for riveted trailers.
Vinnie’s — Midway / Tallahassee area
Midway / Tallahassee area, FL 32343
90 Ram Blvd.
Independent riveted trailer repair and upgrades. Contact the shop to discuss your project and service availability.
Riveted trailer repair · Maintenance · Upgrades
Vinnie’s — Sacramento
Sacramento, CA 95828
8220 Siena Avenue
Independent riveted trailer repair and upgrades. Contact the shop to discuss your project and service availability.
Riveted trailer repair · Maintenance · Upgrades
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Run an independent riveted trailer repair or modification shop? Introduce yourself and learn more about becoming part of the collective.