
Historic Route 66 · Foothill Blvd · Upland, California
Auto Repair in Upland on Route 66
ASE-certified technicians. AAA Approved. Written estimates before extra work. 35+ years in business.
Route 66 Auto Repair is an independent repair shop at 1775 W Foothill Blvd, Upland, CA 91786, at Foothill Blvd and Central Ave, one block east of In-N-Out Burger. Hours are Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM. Sunday is closed. Call (909) 608-7699. ASE-certified technicians handle brake work, oil and scheduled maintenance, new tires, testing for warning lights and no-starts and the rest of what a vehicle needs, on a corner that has kept the same trade going for 35+ years. The diagnostic fee is stated before testing and applies to approved related repair. Nothing past the agreed testing happens until you read an estimate and say yes.
- ASE Certified
- AAA Approved
- U-Haul Dealer
- Open Saturday 8 to 2
- Photo estimates
Grinding, overheating or a no-start? Call first. We diagnose before we sell parts.
- Written estimatebefore extra work
- Photosof the failed part
- Need now vs lateron every estimate
- Saturday8 AM to 2 PM
- AAA members10% off, up to $75
- U-Haulon the same lot
Everything you need before you drive over
- Name
- Route 66 Auto Repair
- Phone
- (909) 608-7699
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 8 AM to 5 PM, Sat 8 AM to 2 PM, Sun closed
- Finding us
- Foothill Blvd and Central Ave, one block east of In-N-Out Burger. Parking is on the lot off Foothill Blvd.
- What to bring
- Your key, your AAA card if you have one, and a photo of any dash light.
- Wait or drop off
- Your choice at intake. After-hours key drop and tow-ins accepted.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Saturday is 8 AM to 2 PM. We only post hours the door keeps.
Repair and maintenance under one roof

- BrakesGrinding, squeal or a soft pedal. We measure pads and rotors and show you the numbers before anything is replaced.
- Oil change with a look underneathOil and filter to spec, plus a lift inspection for leaks, belts, hoses and tires. Findings go on the ticket.
- Warning lights and no-startsDiagnose first. The fee is stated before testing and applies to approved related repair.
Diagnose first. Then you decide.
Your concern, in your words
We write down what you hear, feel or see, plus the VIN and mileage.
Tests, photos and a written estimate
You approve the diagnosis first. Then you get photos of what failed and a written estimate.
Need now or need later
Every line is labeled, so you can fix the safety items today and schedule the rest.
Repair, quality check and road test
Work is done to spec and road-tested. Anything you declined stays on the ticket for later.
Comebacks go to the front of the line
If the same concern returns, it is looked at first, and the cause is written on the repair order.




Two technicians on one job? We explain it before the clock starts, and it is written on the estimate.
How our warranty worksBuying a used car?
What a deluxe pre-purchase inspection includes
If a box on this list is empty, it is not deluxe. You get a written buy-or-walk letter, not a handshake.
Deluxe PPI checklist
- 01Printed checklist, filled out line by line
- 02Underbody photos: frame, leaks, shrouds and boots
- 03Full-module computer scan, not just the engine
- 04Road test
- 05Second sign-off by another tech or writer
- 06A written buy-or-walk letter

U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer
U-Haul in Upland, and a shop that checks your hookup
- 10, 15, 20 and 26 foot trucks
- Cargo vans
- Cargo and utility trailers
- Auto transport and tow dollies
- After-hours return with a drop card
- Free towing hookup check
Moving with your own tow vehicle? Ask about a brake, tire and cooling inspection before the weekend.
Independent shop. Written process. Saturday hours.
35+ years in business
An independent shop on Historic Route 66, between the I-10 and the 210.
AAA Approved Auto Repair
AAA members save 10% on parts and labor, up to $75.
Inspection-included oil service
Not a fluid-only lube lane. The car goes up on a lift and we look.
Look times the board can hold
We only promise what the schedule can hold, and we text you if it slips.
Two technicians, explained first
If a job needs two people, we tell you before the clock starts.
Our service writers and ASE-certified technicians work from one written process, from the counter to the road test. Meet the team or read our story.
What people actually say
Bill matched the estimate
“Price was quoted prior and same when picking up my car.”
Paula P., SureCritic (opens in a new tab), 10/17/2015 No pressure
“They were very honest and open about repair costs and didn't pressure me to do repairs I didn't need immediately.”
Heather S., SureCritic (opens in a new tab), 09/12/2015 Cost known up front
“they always explain what they recommend before they do the work, the cost is known up front”
Joe T., SureCritic (opens in a new tab), 08/28/2015 Brakes
“Good job on brakes, ready when promised.”
Howard S., SureCritic (opens in a new tab), 05/29/2015 Diagnosis and same-day repair
“they not only diagnosed the problem in under 2 hours they also made the repairs same visit and I was able to pick up my car the same day!”
Carol O., Google review (via Birdeye) (opens in a new tab), Jan 04, 2026 Alternator
“They quickly replaced the alternator while I waited.”
Gary N., SureCritic (opens in a new tab), 10/24/2015
Draft: quotes pending shop approval.
Upland shop on Foothill Blvd.
Drivers come from across the west Inland Empire and the east San Gabriel Valley. Here are the cities we see most.
Know what you are paying for
- How a Battery Load Test Separates a Weak Battery From a Charging ProblemHow a battery load test works, why the battery must be charged first, and how the result tells a worn battery apart from an alternator that undercharges.Read the guide
- How a Shop Finds an AC Leak Before RechargingWhy a recharge alone rarely fixes warm AC, how a shop finds the leak first, what each test can and cannot show, and which AC repairs can wait.Read the guide
- How Alignment Problems Show Up Before You Feel ThemTire wear usually shows an alignment problem before the steering does. Learn to read the tread, what worn parts to check first, and when to act.Read the guide
Some problems can wait. These cannot.
Need now: call
- Flashing check engine light
- Grinding brakes
- Temperature needle climbing
- No-start or repeated slow cranking
- Brake pedal sinking toward the floor
- Pink or green puddle under the car
Need later: book
- Wiper blades
- Oil change coming due
- A brake pad we said to watch
- Cabin air filter
- Headlight lenses turning cloudy
What happens when you bring the car in
It starts at the counter. A service writer writes down the symptom in the words you use, takes the vehicle details and asks how you want to be reached during the day. Before a technician touches anything, the writer states the diagnostic fee out loud, so you know the number before testing starts rather than after. That fee applies to approved related repair.
Then the vehicle gets tested, not guessed at. A technician confirms the fault with measurements and a scan, photographs whatever failed when the part is the point, and hands the findings to the counter. What comes back to you is a written estimate with parts and labor on every line, and each line carries a label: need now for anything that is a safety or strand risk, need later for wear that is safe to put on the calendar.
Nothing past the agreed testing is performed until you say yes to specific lines. Approve the need-now items and leave the rest, and the declined work stays written on the repair order so the next visit picks up where this one stopped. If the job grows once the vehicle is apart, the work stops and you get a second call with new numbers. Finished repairs are checked and road-tested before pickup, and payment is by card or cash when you collect the keys.
What the shop works on
Cars, trucks and work vans, from a daily commuter that needs an oil service to a van that has to be back on the road tomorrow. Diesel vehicles are welcome, and hybrids are too: say so at intake and a service writer will explain what can be taken on for that vehicle. New tires are sold, mounted and balanced here. Light body and glass work is handled in-house.
- Brake work, from a squeal you can ignore for now to a pedal that has gone soft
- Oil and scheduled maintenance, with the vehicle on a lift and the findings written on the ticket
- Engine repair and transmission service
- Electrical and battery faults, including the no-start that only happens some mornings
- Heating and air conditioning for Inland Empire summers
- Suspension and steering, exhaust and driveline work
- New tires, body and glass and diesel service
- Testing and inspections, including the deluxe pre-purchase inspection
Getting the car here, and getting it back
The shop sits at Foothill Blvd and Central Ave, one block east of In-N-Out Burger, with parking on the lot off Foothill Blvd. Doors are open Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM, and closed Sunday. Saturday is a short day and the schedule fills early in the week, so call ahead for it.
If the vehicle cannot be driven, have it towed in. Call first with your name and the symptom so the shop is expecting it. If you finish work after close, the after-hours key drop takes the keys along with a note: your name, a number that reaches you, the vehicle and what it is doing. A writer calls once the doors open, confirms the concern and states the fee before testing.
Waiting or dropping off is decided together at intake, based on the job and what the board can hold that day, and you get a text if a promised look time is going to slip. AAA members should show the card at drop-off, not at pickup, so the 10% on parts and labor up to $75 appears on the estimate you are approving. Payment is by card or cash at pickup. Every service area we cover is listed on the service areas page.
Questions people ask before they call
Is Route 66 Auto Repair open on Saturday?
Yes. Route 66 Auto Repair is open Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM. Weekday hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The shop is closed on Sunday.
Where is Route 66 Auto Repair?
The shop is at 1775 W Foothill Blvd, Upland, CA 91786, on Historic Route 66 at Central Ave, one block east of In-N-Out Burger and between the I-10 and the 210.
How does the diagnostic fee work?
The diagnostic fee is stated at the counter before any testing starts. It covers the tests, the scan and the technician's time, and it is applied to approved related repair. Phone quotes are ranges until the vehicle is inspected.
Will anything be repaired without asking me first?
No. The testing you agreed to is the only work performed on its own. Everything after it waits for a written estimate with your approval on specific lines. If more is found once the vehicle is apart, the job stops and a service writer calls you again before anything else is touched.
Do you take AAA?
Yes. Route 66 Auto Repair is an AAA Approved Auto Repair facility. AAA members save 10% on parts and labor, up to $75, when they show the card at the time of service.
Do you rent U-Haul trucks and trailers?
Yes. The shop is a U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer with trucks, cargo vans, cargo and utility trailers, auto transport trailers and tow dollies. The free towing inspection is a hookup check of the trailer or dolly on the U-Haul vehicle. See U-Haul rentals.
Do you work on diesels and hybrids?
Yes. Tell us it is a diesel or a hybrid when you call or drop off, and we will explain at intake what we can take on for that vehicle.
Can I wait, or should I drop the car off?
Either works. Wait or drop-off is decided at intake based on the job and the day's schedule. An after-hours key drop is available, and we text you if a promised look time is going to slip.
See the shop
AAA member savings
AAA members save 10% on parts and labor, up to $75, with your card at the time of service.
Get the estimate in writing. Then decide.
Route 66 Auto Repair, 1775 W Foothill Blvd, Upland, CA 91786. Call (909) 608-7699. Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM, Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM.
Bring your key, your AAA card and a photo of any warning light.
