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Route 66 Auto Repair in Upland is a mechanical shop that also does light body and glass work. This overview is the short menu: what fits in our bays, what belongs at a collision shop, and how to tell the difference before you spend a morning driving between shops. Our technicians are ASE-certified, and every job starts with a written estimate. The full picture lives on our auto body and glass services page.
What is the simple rule for sorting damage?
Ask two questions. First, is the damage on something that bolts or clips on, like a bumper cover, mirror or trim piece, or is it on a panel that is welded to the body, like a quarter panel or roof? Bolt-on and clip-on parts are usually ours. Welded structure is usually a collision shop's.
Second, does the fix need fresh paint across a panel? Paint matching and full refinishing are specialist work, and we say so. If you cannot answer either question, that is fine. A crash damage assessment answers them for you, with photos.
How does a first visit work?
Step 1: Tell us what happened
A service writer notes the incident, the date and anything that has changed since, such as a noise or a warning light.
Step 2: Sort the damage
We look at each damaged area and label it in-house, referral, or mechanical follow-up.
Step 3: Put it in writing
You get a written estimate for the in-house lines and a plain explanation for anything we refer.
What's included in a body and glass visit
Included on the work order
- 01Damage walk-around with you present
- 02In-house or referral label for each damaged area
- 03Check of lamps, latches and glass near the damage
- 04Written estimate before any work
- 05Photos when a broken part explains the price
What should you handle first?
Need now: call
- Anything that affects visibility, such as glass cracks or a dead lamp
- Parts hanging loose that could fall off on the freeway
- Latches that do not hold
Need later: book
- Cosmetic dings and scuffs
- Faded trim and mildly hazy lenses
How are body and glass jobs priced?
Each area on the car is its own line on the estimate, so you can approve the safety items now and schedule the cosmetic ones later. Parts availability drives most of the timing. A phone quote stays a range until we see the car. See how we build estimates on our pricing page.
What happens after the first job?
Declined lines stay on your repair order, so the next visit starts where this one ended. If a referral job is done elsewhere, bring the car back for any mechanical follow-up, such as the radiator or lighting.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as a body shop?
Not quite. We are a full mechanical shop that also handles light body and glass work. A traditional collision body shop does structural repair and full refinishing, which we refer out. For many small incidents, that difference does not matter, and we can do the whole job.
How do I know if my damage is light?
If it is on a clip-on or bolt-on part, the paint is mostly intact, and nothing behind it is leaking or bent, it is usually light. When you are unsure, bring the car in and we will sort it with you.
Do you handle glass on older cars?
Often, yes, but parts for older or less common models can take longer to source. We check availability before quoting a timeline, and we tell you if a part is hard to find.