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Chino Hills drivers can reach Route 66 Auto Repair by taking the 71 north to the I-10 and exiting at Central Ave, which leads to our one shop at 1775 W Foothill Blvd in Upland. Family SUVs and minivans on steep hillside streets wear tires and brakes fast. Our ASE-certified technicians measure that wear, check AC and filters, and give you a written estimate before any work begins.
Which way do Chino Hills drivers come?
Head to the 71 and go north. The 71 runs past Chino and Pomona and ends at the I-10. Go east on the I-10, exit at Central Ave, and turn north. Central carries you to Foothill Blvd in Upland, where we sit one block east of In-N-Out Burger.
If you are on the east side of Chino Hills, it can be just as easy to cross into Chino and take Central Ave north the whole way, through Montclair and into Upland. Use your map app on the day, and see the directions page for the final turns.
Why are Chino Hills roads hard on heavy vehicles?
Chino Hills is built on hills. Neighborhood streets climb and drop sharply, and a loaded SUV or minivan leans on its brakes and tires every time. Carbon Canyon Road, with its tight curves, is a real workout for steering and tread. Heavy vehicles scrub the outer edges of tires on curves like those.
Chino Hills State Park and the open hillsides also mean dust on windy days and smoke during fire season. That debris ends up in the cabin filter, which makes the AC work harder and the air inside feel stale. Add long commutes on the 71 and summer heat, and families with two or three vehicles have a lot to keep track of.
Which three jobs do Chino Hills drivers need most?
- Tires for heavy family vehicles. We sell, mount and balance new tires, rotate and inspect, and arrange a wheel alignment when the wear calls for one. See tire services.
- Brakes on SUVs and minivans. Extra weight plus steep streets wears pads and rotors quickly. We measure them and explain what can wait. Visit brake services.
- AC and cabin filters during smoke and dust season. A clogged cabin filter is a quick check before any AC diagnosis. Read cooling, heating and AC services.
What if the car overheats or will not start on the way?
On a hill, a heavy vehicle with a weak cooling system shows it fast. If the gauge climbs, turn off the AC, find a safe place to pull over, and turn off the engine. Get the family out on the side away from traffic if you are on the 71 shoulder. Do not open a hot radiator.
Call (909) 608-7699 when everyone is safe. We accept tow-ins from Chino Hills. If the car will not start in the driveway, tell us whether the dash lights come on and whether the starter clicks. That tells us whether a jump might help or a tow makes more sense.
How does a visit work for a Chino Hills family?
Step 1: Call and plan
We check the board and help you plan around school and work schedules.
Step 2: Wait or drop off
We decide at intake based on the job. The after-hours key drop helps with early mornings.
Step 3: Fee first
The counter tells you the diagnostic fee before testing. It applies to approved related repair.
Step 4: Measure and inspect
The technician measures tread, pads and rotors and checks the cabin filter and AC.
Step 5: Approve the estimate
Every line is marked need-now or later. If the work grows, we stop and ask again.
Step 6: Road-test it
We repair to spec, quality-check the job and take the vehicle on a road test.
What's included for Chino Hills customers
Included on the work order
- 01Diagnostic fee stated at the counter
- 02Tread, pad and rotor measurements on the repair order
- 03Written estimate before any extra work
- 04Photos when the part is the point
- 05Quality check and road test
- 06Declined items kept on the repair order
Which items are urgent for a family vehicle?
Need now: call
- Brakes grinding or pulling on a downhill
- Tires worn to the bars or with a sidewall bulge
- Temperature gauge rising with passengers aboard
Need later: book
- A cabin filter due before summer
- Tread wearing evenly with life left
- A rotation due at the next oil change
Can you manage several family vehicles at once?
Yes. Declined items stay on each vehicle's repair order, so at the next visit we can tell you what changed. That makes it easier to spread repairs across the year. Our families with multiple vehicles page has more. AAA members get 10% off parts and labor, up to $75. We take cards and cash. Hours are 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 Hills?
Take the 71 north to the I-10, go east to Central Ave, then north into Upland. Some drivers cross into Chino and use Central Ave the whole way. Traffic sets the time.
Is it worth driving from Chino Hills to an Upland shop?
Families with more than one vehicle often like our paperwork: a stated fee, written estimates, measured readings, and need-now versus later labels. It helps you plan repairs across the year instead of all at once.
Can you take a tow-in from Chino Hills?
Yes. Call (909) 608-7699 so we know the vehicle is coming. If the tow arrives after we close, the key goes in our after-hours key drop, and we call once the vehicle has been checked.
Can I drop my car off after hours if I work in Chino Hills?
Yes. Leave the vehicle in our lot and use the after-hours key drop. Call when we open, and no repair begins until you approve a written estimate.
Is there a mechanic near Chino Hills open on Saturday?
Our Upland shop is open Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM and Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. We are closed Sunday. Call before you drive over.
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 |