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Sauder's Automotive
About Sauder's Automotive

Family-owned in Sidney, NE since 1986.

Owned and operated by Rodger and Betty Sauder. Honest, ASE-certified auto repair built on nearly four decades of trust.

Sauder's Automotive shop in Sidney, Nebraska
Our Story

Built by hand, kept in the family.

Sauder's Automotive has been providing quality car care in Sidney, Nebraska since 1986. We are a family owned business delivering honest and professional automotive repair and auto maintenance services to the people of Sidney and surrounding areas. The quality ASE (automotive service excellence) certified technicians at Sauder's Automotive employ today's latest automotive technology and are equipped to handle all major and minor repairs on foreign and domestic vehicles.

Sauder's Automotive, owned and operated by Rodger and Betty Sauder, opened for business on July 14, 1986 in a 40' x 70' two-bay shop with one heavy-duty truck technician, Tim Hellbusch. In 1991, with five employees, a bigger shop was needed. With our customer list and reputation growing rapidly, a new building with over 10,000 sq. ft. was built close to I-80. In 1996 a 3,000 sq. ft. parts room and shop area was added on. Then again in 2001 the addition of a 1,600 sq. ft. retail and parts storage area was built. Sauder's Automotive operated from a 12-bay shop with 8 technicians, 2 service writers, 1 truck manager, 1 auto manager, 1 office manager, parts personnel and janitors until September 1, 2009 when the truck department was sold. New construction began March 2010 and a 10,000 sq. ft. shop area was completed October 1, 2010. We are now located at 454 Glover Road.

"Rodger believes the biggest challenge facing our business is keeping technicians trained and qualified to do the repairs and stay current on the use of diagnostic equipment. Here at Sauder's Automotive constant and continued training is mandatory. Customer satisfaction and accurate repairs is our #1 goal." — Rodger Sauder

Milestones

Nearly four decades of growth.

  1. 1986
    Founded

    Rodger and Betty Sauder open Sauder's Automotive on July 14, 1986 in a 40' × 70' two-bay shop with one heavy-duty truck technician, Tim Hellbusch.

  2. 1991
    First Expansion

    With five employees and a rapidly growing customer list, a new building with over 10,000 sq. ft. is built close to I-80.

  3. 1996
    Parts Room Added

    A 3,000 sq. ft. parts room and shop area is added to keep up with demand.

  4. 2001
    Retail Expansion

    A 1,600 sq. ft. retail and parts storage area is added.

  5. 2010
    New Shop on Glover Road

    New construction begins March 2010 and a 10,000 sq. ft. shop is completed October 1, 2010 — our current home at 454 Glover Rd.

  6. Today
    12 Bays · 8 Technicians

    A 12-bay shop staffed by ASE-certified technicians, service writers, and managers — still family-owned.

The NAPA AutoCare Pledge

What we promise every customer.

Sauder's Automotive is a certified NAPA AutoCare Center, ASE Blue Seal of Excellence and AAA Nebraska approved auto repair shop. We are able to provide the benefits of an established national entity while maintaining the personal touch of a family-owned business. We understand that your vehicle is a major investment, and that is why we care for each customer's vehicle as if it were our own.

Perform high-quality diagnostic and repair service at a fair price using quality NAPA parts.

Employ ASE-certified technicians.

Be dedicated to customer satisfaction.

Exercise reasonable care for the customer's property while it is in our possession.

Obtain prior authorization and provide a price estimate for work performed.

Provide a system for fair settlement of customer complaints should they occur.

Maintain the highest standards of our profession.

Uphold the integrity of all members of the NAPA AutoCare Program.

Credentials

Certified, trusted, accountable.

ASE Blue Seal of Excellence

The only shop in Sidney, NE with fully ASE-certified technicians across the floor — recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.

NAPA AutoCare Center

Certified NAPA AutoCare Center honoring a strict 8-point code of ethics and the nationwide Peace of Mind Warranty.

AAA Nebraska Approved Auto Repair

AAA-approved repair facility meeting AAA's standards for facility quality, technician training, customer service, and warranty.

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454 Glover Rd, Sidney, NE 69162

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