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Chino drivers can reach Route 66 Auto Repair without much thought: Central Ave runs north from Chino, through Montclair, to our one shop at 1775 W Foothill Blvd in Upland. ASE-certified technicians look at what dust, heat and truck traffic have done to your car, and you approve a written estimate before any work starts. We welcome diesel pickups, and we accept tow-ins from Chino.
What is the easiest route from Chino?
Central Ave is the simple answer. Pick it up anywhere in Chino and head north. You cross the 60, pass through Montclair, cross the I-10 and keep going until Central meets Foothill Blvd in Upland. The shop is right there, one block east of In-N-Out Burger. It is all one street, with signals along the way.
If you start on the west side of Chino and want the freeway, take the 71 north to the I-10, go east, and exit at Central Ave. Some drivers use the 60 to reach Central Ave, then turn north. Any of these lands you at the same corner. Check the directions page before your first trip.
How do Chino roads wear on a car?
Chino still has open land and farm areas on its south side, and wind carries that dust onto every road. Dust clogs engine air filters and cabin filters, and it grinds at brakes and wiper blades. Trucks on the 60 and on the industrial streets add grit and debris of their own.
Summer in Chino runs hot, and many trips are long, flat runs with a lot of traffic lights. The engine works hardest while the car sits at a signal with the AC on. Plenty of Chino households also run pickups for work and hauling, from Chino Airport hangars to Prado Regional Park weekends, and those trucks pile up miles fast.
Which three repairs do Chino drivers ask for most?
- Air filters, cabin filters and AC. A clogged cabin filter makes the AC feel weak and the cabin smell musty. We check the filter before we assume a bigger AC problem. See cooling, heating and AC services.
- Oil changes on a dusty-road schedule. Dust and heat count as severe service in most owner's manuals. We explain what interval your manual lists for those conditions. Visit oil change services.
- Diesel pickup care. Fuel filters, glow plugs, turbo checks and diesel oil changes are all on the table. Our diesel engine services page lists the work.
What should you do if the car overheats on Central Ave?
Central Ave has plenty of side streets and parking lots, which makes a safe stop easier than on a freeway. Signal, pull into a lot or onto a quiet street, turn the AC off and watch the gauge. If it keeps climbing, shut the engine down. Do not open the radiator while it is hot.
Call (909) 608-7699 and tell us where you are and what the gauge did. We accept tow-ins from Chino, and if the car should not be driven the last few miles, a tow is the cheaper choice. For a car that will not start at all, tell us whether the lights work and whether it cranks.
What happens once your car arrives from Chino?
Step 1: Check in at the counter
The service writer notes the symptom, your mileage and how the car is used, including towing or hauling.
Step 2: Agree on the fee
You hear the diagnostic fee before testing starts. It applies to approved related repair.
Step 3: Inspect and test
An ASE-certified technician tests the system and pulls filters or checks fluids when dust is a factor.
Step 4: Review the estimate
You get a written estimate with each line marked need-now or can-wait. Photos come along when the part is the point.
Step 5: Finish with a road test
We repair to spec, run a quality check and drive the vehicle before we call you.
What's included for Chino customers
Included on the work order
- 01Diagnostic fee stated before testing
- 02Filter and fluid condition noted on the repair order
- 03Written estimate with need-now and need-later labels
- 04Photos of worn or failed parts when they matter
- 05Quality check and road test
- 06Warranty terms written on the invoice
Is this a today problem or a next-month problem?
Need now: call
- Engine temperature rising at stoplights
- A diesel that is hard to start or smoking heavily
- Brakes that grind or pull to one side
Need later: book
- A dirty cabin filter with no AC complaint yet
- An oil change coming due in a few hundred miles
- Worn wiper blades before the first rain
What should Chino drivers know about cost and hours?
The price depends on what testing finds, the parts your vehicle needs and the book time for the job. Phone quotes are ranges until we inspect the car. If you bring your own parts, we inspect them, labor is charged at book time, and the part itself carries no warranty. AAA members get 10% off parts and labor, up to $75. We are open Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Route 66 Auto Repair from Chino?
It is a straight drive up Central Ave, through Montclair, into Upland. You can also take the 71 north to the I-10 east and exit at Central. Traffic sets the real time, so check your map app first.
Is it worth driving from Chino to an Upland shop?
Many Chino drivers think so, because the route is one street. You get a stated diagnostic fee, a written estimate before any work, and each repair marked as need-now or schedulable, so you can plan the visit around your budget.
Can you take a tow-in from Chino?
Yes. Call (909) 608-7699 so we know the car is on its way and what it was doing when it stopped. If the tow truck arrives after hours, the key can go in our after-hours key drop.
Can I drop my car off after hours if I work in Chino?
Yes. Leave the car in the lot and the key in the after-hours key drop, then call us when we open. We will reach you with findings and a written estimate before any repair starts.
Is there a mechanic near Chino open on Saturday?
Yes. Our Upland shop is open Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM and weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM. We are closed Sunday. Call before you head up Central Ave so we can check the board.
Do you work on diesel trucks from Chino?
Yes, diesels are welcome. We handle diagnostics, fuel system work, glow plugs, turbo checks and diesel oil changes. Your written estimate shows every step before the work begins.
Visit the shop
Route 66 Auto Repair
1775 W Foothill Blvd, Upland, CA 91786 (opens Google Maps)Foothill Blvd and Central Ave, one block east of In-N-Out Burger. Between the I-10 and the 210 on Historic Route 66.
(909) 608-7699info@route66autorepairshop.com| 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 |