About Schimmer Chevrolet Dealership

            In June of 1949, we moved once more to 1503 West Washington Street in Mendota. Don Schimmer was named Dealer Operator at just 21 years old in June of 1950. From 1958 to 1960, we sold Voxhaul automobiles in addition to Pontiac at the Washington Street location. Don Schimmer acquired both Buick and Oldsmobile franchises from Widmer & Sons in 1979 and subsequently acquired the Chevrolet franchise from Harvestside Chevrolet in 1982.     

            Jeff Schimmer joined his father, Don Schimmer, full time at the dealership in June of 1984. Jeff Schimmer was named Dealer Operator in 1986 at just 22 years old. Dona Schimmer Scharff joined the dealership in 1988 in a non-managerial role on a limited basis and subsequently retired. Don Schimmer, long-time dealership owner, passed away in October of 2008.     

            In 1989, Schimmer Chevrolet established our current location at 1501 S 13^th Avenue in Mendota, just south of town on Route 251. Here we built a brand new facility that would eventually become the heart of the four Schimmer dealerships owned and operated by Jeff Schimmer. The location's unique design was created by Jeff Schimmer with the assistance of Phalen Steel in Mendota.     

Belonging to a small community for such a long time means we absolutely must maintain the very best level of customer service around. We strive to provide only the finest experience out of respect for our employees, customers, families and community! Continuous operation of our Schimmer Dealerships since 1945 has provided us with 80 years' worth of knowledge, lessons and principles passed down from generation to generation.