Meet the Team

Welcome To Sonny’s

Meet The Team | A Family Tradition

Meet the team!  Sonny’s Automotive opened its doors and served its first customer in 1957. Managed by Mike and Wayne Matchell, thousands of satisfied customers have experienced Sonny’s commitment to taking care of our customers.    

From The Family

Over the years, we have maintained a simple philosophy: your satisfaction is guaranteed.  We think of our customers as our friends. We know how to get the job done right.  Sonny’s stands behind our work. When you trust us, it is our job to make sure that we do the job right.  As always, we have the confidence and technical leadership to fix your vehicle properly. 


Mike Matchell | Owner

Welcome to Sonny’s.  

I’m Mike, and I’ve owned Sonny’s for 30 years and have repaired cars for over 35 years.  I guess I would say that it’s my passion and my life. And I teach my team to work hard to earn their business.  Simply put, I want you to be happy when you leave and not choose another repair facility over us.

We know car repairs can be expensive.  So, it’s my mission to do our best.  It seems to work, and I am blessed and grateful to have our repeat customers and positive Google reviews.  I try my best to meet every customer that visits our shop.  A handshake and a firm look in the eye tells me how we are doing.  You won’t find me hiding away in an office.  In other words, if you’re happy, I want to know.  If we can make it better, I want to know that too.

A little bit about me.  I’m a father of four and live in Labadie, MO.  We are into sports.   We are involved in our parish and our community.  And we enjoy living out in the country.

You can reach me at 636-458-2028 or [email protected].


Wayne Matchell | Senior Manager

Welcome to Sonny’s.  I’m Mike’s dad, the bald guy with the beard and the head chef who answers the phone and settles the bill with you. 

I’ll tell you how much you’ll invest in repairing your vehicle. I’ve been working on cars for over 50 years, so I’m qualified. Likewise, I know that being without your car or truck is a hassle, so it’s my job to help get you in and out of the shop as fast as possible.

You won’t find massage chairs, Brazilian leather sofas, an Espresso machine, or a 70-inch plasma TV at Sonny’s. We do have calendars, but we like it like that. What you will find are experienced mechanics and an honest discussion about what it will take to repair your vehicle properly.  

A little bit about me.  I’m a father of six and live in Labadie, MO – as luck would have it, right across from my son Mike.  I’m involved in our community and live near the church and cemetery.  So, it won’t be a long drive to send me off to the promised land when the time comes.  

Call me at 636-458-2028 during office hours, or email me at [email protected]. Yep, for an old bald guy, I know what an email is.


Jennifer Matchell | Business Operations Manager

Welcome to Sonny’s.  I’m Jennifer!

I handle the accounting to keep Sonny’s in working order. Not only that, but I’m proud of what we have built and of our loyal customers. Seeing people realize we are a good alternative to big dealership service repair facilities is great and means a lot to me. 

So, at Sonny’s, the approach is a bit old-fashioned and simple. That says a lot about Mike, Wayne, our technicians and repair specialists, and our ongoing goal of repairing your vehicle right the first time. 

I hope you have an enjoyable experience with Sonny’s. Mike, Wayne, and the team appreciate your business!