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Our History — The Full Story

About S.T.RITCHARD

Our long and continuous history dates back to 1939 when Sidney Trimnell Ritchard first opened the wooden roller door at  S.T.RITCHARD in Bexley.

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S.T.RITCHARD founded by  Sidney Trimnell Ritchard

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S.T.RITCHARD established 1948 Kingsgrove

Sid's workshop thrived and the need for larger premises led to the beginning of S.T.RITCHARD at the new location of Kingsgrove in 1948.​

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An independent workshop and service station with 6 fuel pumps and 4 fuel brands.

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Stephen Ritchard later managed the workshop then went on to own and operate S.T.RITCHARD which became an iconic automotive service centre and petrol station in the St. George area and beyond.

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In 2000 Stuart Ritchard followed tradition and became the third generation to offer good old fashioned service combined with dependable servicing and repairs.

SDA was highly regarded for delivering thorough and reliable repairs. business awards were won each and every year.

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Due to rapid advancements of vehicle technology and further business growth, Stuart and Angela Ritchard decided to operate from a modern and efficient workshop with ten hoists and state-of-the-art equipment.

SDA was highly regarded for delivering thorough and reliable repairs. business awards were won each and every year.

From our humble beginnings in Bexley, we never lost touch with the need to provide outstanding customer service, built from decades of experience and pride.

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