About Sauder Motors
Sauder Motors is a third generation, family-owned car dealership and repair shop committed to providing service you can trust, quality products and services, and convenience. It is our goal to help customers make the best decision possible when purchasing a new vehicle and to provide high-quality automotive and RV repair service with integrity.
We know you have many choices when purchasing your next vehicle or selecting a repair shop and we hope to get an opportunity to serve you. We welcome you to stop in and see our inventory in a no-pressure setting and find out why we are "the place where friends send their friends to buy a quality pre-owned vehicle."
OUR MISSION
Sauder Motors values our customers, employees and community. Our mission is to earn our customers trust by providing quality and convenient sales and service at a fair price, and to create a healthy, rewarding work environment for our employees.Trust: We treat every customer with honesty and integrity - offering the same advice and care we give our own family and friends. That's why we have become the place "where friends send their friends!"
Quality: We take pride in our work and treat every vehicle as if it were our own, always striving to get it right the first time.
Convenience: We aim to make your experience, whether buying or servicing a car, truck or RV, to be low-pressure, convenient, and as easy as possible.
SAUDER MOTORS HISTORY
Sauder Motors was started in 1977 in East Petersburg, Pennsylvania by H. Richard (Dick) Sauder and his son, Donald (Don) Sauder, at the current Lancaster Nissan location. Sauder Motors occupied that location through 1987 until they sold the building to an Acura dealership. In 1995, after working in different areas of the automobile industry, Don Sauder bought the property at 106 West Main Street in Strasburg from Walter S. Reinhart and Sons and re-opened Sauder Motors with his father, Dick, and son, Daryn Sauder. Dick Sauder worked with his son and grandson at the new location for three years, up until his death. All three generations helped to grow the business through the years.
EXPANSION TO A NEW LOCATION
Don and Daryn Sauder continued the business and outgrew the location on Main Street as they began to expand and offer recreational vehicles. Wanting to offer more services to their customers, they began looking for a larger place to conduct business. In 2013, they purchased the property on Decatur Street, location of the former Garden Spot Bowling Center location that had burned down in 2011. They began to build a new office and shop that would allow them to offer both sales and service. The new location offers RV and vehicle service and a larger sales display area and wider variety of inventory for customers.
The Sauder Motors family and staff look forward to serving you. We hope to see you soon!
OUR TEAM
Daryn Sauder
President
Daryn and his wife, Meg, live in Strasburg with their 3 children. He graduated from Lancaster Mennonite High School. Prior to starting Sauder Motors with his father, Don, in 1995, Daryn worked at Wissler Chrysler Jeep in sales. In his free time he enjoys boating, traveling, and spending time with his family. Daryn serves as current president of Sauder Motors.
Don Sauder
Vice President
Don and his wife, Linda, live in Lampeter and have 3 grown children and 12 grandchildren. He has been in the automotive business since 1965. Don and his son, Daryn, established Sauder Motors in Strasburg in 1995. In his free time he enjoys attending his grandchildren’s activities and doing church outreach.
Brad Hershey
General Manager
Brad and his wife, Mandy, live in New Holland with their three children. Prior to joining the Sauder Motors Team, he worked in the agriculture field for 21 years. In his free time, Brad enjoys spending time with his family and hunting. His favorite vehicle is his Turbo Dodge Spirit.
Ryan Long
Service Manager
Ryan and his wife, Kathryn, have 2 sons and live in New Holland. He graduated from Elizabethtown College. Prior to joining the Sauder Motors Team, Ryan worked as an Assistant Service Manager at Hoober, Inc. In his free time he enjoys riding bike with his family, doing recreational sports with his older son, and working on minor construction projects around his home. Ryan’s favorite vehicle is a Volkswagen.
Jill Stauffer
Receptionist
Jill and her husband have 3 sons. She graduated from Millersville University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. Prior to joining the Sauder Motors Team as the receptionist, Jill worked in the Lampeter-Strasburg School District. In her free time she enjoys attending her children’s activities, walking, and going to the family cabin in the mountains.
Jay Lapp
Sales Associate
Jay and his wife, Becca, have 3 daughters. He lives, works, and attends church in Strasburg. Prior to joining the Sauder Motors Team, Jay worked in agriculture and sales. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and doing woodworking and forging projects. Jay’s favorite vehicle is a minivan. He says they are the most practical thing humanity has ever done!
Linda Sauder
Accounting & Payroll
Linda enjoys spending time with her husband, Don, their 3 grown children, and 12 grandchildren. She graduated from Lancaster Mennonite High School and worked as an LPN until her first child was born. In 1995, Linda began working as the bookkeeper for Sauder Motors and continues to enjoy working in the family business. In her free time, she likes to connect with friends, spend time with her grandchildren, and be involved in prayer, children’s ministry, and mentoring at her church.
Steve Eisenberger
Lead Technician
Steve and his wife have one son and live in Southern Lancaster County. He has an Associate’s Degree in Auto Technology from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and has been in the automotive repair industry for 27 years. Prior to joining the Sauder Motors Team, Steve worked in the independent auto industry. His favorite vehicle is a 1987 Buick Grand National.
Robert King
RV Technician
Rob and his wife live in Lancaster County. Prior to joining the Sauder Motors Team, Robert worked at John’s RV & Truck in Jacobus. In his free time, he enjoys camping, boating, and other outdoor activities. During the Christmas season, Robert enjoys answering hundreds of Santa Claus letters for the postal service. His favorite vehicle is a Ford Bronco.
Peyton Keener
Auto Technician
Peyton and his family live in Ronks. He graduated from Conestoga Valley High School in 2015 and during his senior year attended Willow Street CTC in the Auto Technology program. Prior to joining the Sauder Motors Team, Peyton worked at Keim Chevrolet. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, going trail riding with friends, and traveling. Peyton’s favorite vehicle is a Chevy SS.
Makyah Schwartz
Auto Technician & Detailing Technician
Makyah "Mak" is a graduate of Lampeter Strasburg High School and Lancaster CTC in the Auto Technology program. He lives in the Strasburg area and prior to joining the Sauder Motors team, he worked at New Holland Auto Group. In his spare time, Mac enjoys working on cars and boating with friends. His favorite car is the GT 40.
Luke Trainer
Detailing Technician
Luke attended high school at Conestoga Valley High School and graduated from Millersville University with a Media Arts Production degree. He played catcher for the Millersville baseball team and enjoys outdoor activities including golf, disc golf, hiking, and fishing. Luke enjoys seeing the end result of a detail and seeing his finished product on the lot. Luke's favorite vehicle is Corvette C8.Sales Hours
| Mon: | 8am - 7pm |
|---|---|
| Tue: | 8am - 7pm |
| Wed: | 8am - 5pm |
| Thu: | 8am - 7pm |
| Fri: | 8am - 5pm |
| Sat: | 9am - 2pm |
| Sun: | CLOSED |
Service Hours
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