Auto Repair for Claremont Drivers, Just East on Route 66

Surface streets are the obvious path. Foothill Blvd is Historic Route 66, and it runs east out of Claremont straight into Upland. From the Village or the Colleges, head north on Indian Hill Blvd or College Ave to Foothill Blvd, turn right, and continue east until you reach Central Ave. You will not need a freeway at all.

From north Claremont, the 210 is another option. Get on at Towne Ave and head east, then take the Mountain Ave exit in Upland, go south to Foothill Blvd, and turn west. Drivers in south Claremont near the I-10 can take the 10 east one exit past Indian Hill and get off at Central Ave, then drive north to the shop.

A lot of Claremont driving is short and slow. Tree-lined residential streets, school runs, errands in the Village and trips to campus rarely last long enough to fully warm the engine. Oil collects moisture, batteries never fully recharge, and brakes see more light stops than hard ones, which can lead to rust on rotors and noisy pads.

Claremont is also home to students and faculty who may drive older or hand-me-down cars that sit for weeks during breaks. Tires lose air, batteries drain, and rubber parts dry out in the heat. On the other end, weekend drivers heading up Mount Baldy Road from the north end of town put their cooling system and brakes through a steep climb and a long descent.

Coming down Mount Baldy Road with a hot engine or soft brakes? Pull over where it is safe and let things cool before you continue. Get into a parking lot rather than stopping in a traffic lane. If the gauge is in the red, turn the engine off and call (909) 608-7699. We take tow-ins from Claremont.

A car that has sat in a campus lot for a month often will not crank. Before you ask a friend for a jump, call us. We can tell you what to watch for and whether it is safer to tow the car in.

Parents sending a car with a student to Claremont can call us to set up service, and we will talk through the estimate with whoever is paying. Payment is by card or cash at pickup.

If you are buying a used car from a Claremont seller, our deluxe pre-purchase vehicle inspection gives you a checklist, underbody photos, a full-module scan, a road test, a second sign-off and a written buy-or-walk letter.

We are open Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM, and closed Sunday. Phone quotes are ranges until we inspect the car. AAA members get 10% off parts and labor, up to $75, with the card. If the board slips, we text you.