# Auto Repair for Covina Drivers Coming East on the I-10 > Covina drivers take the I-10 east to Central Ave to reach our Upland shop for oil leaks, exhaust and battery work, with a written estimate first. Source: https://route66autorepairshop.com/service-areas/auto-repair-in-covina Updated: 2026-09-17 Business: Route 66 Auto Repair, 1775 W Foothill Blvd, Upland, CA 91786, (909) 608-7699 Hours: Monday to Friday 8 AM–5 PM, Saturday 8 AM–2 PM, Sunday closed **TLDR:** From Covina, take the **I-10 east to Central Ave**. We track down **oil leaks**, exhaust noise and starting trouble, then give you a **written estimate**. Covina drivers can reach Route 66 Auto Repair by taking the I-10 east to Central Ave and heading north to our single shop at 1775 W Foothill Blvd in Upland. We see a lot of well-used cars that leak oil, rattle underneath or struggle to start. ASE-certified technicians find the actual cause, show you photos when the part matters, and hand you a written estimate before any repair begins. ## How do Covina drivers get to the shop? The I-10 is the usual route. Get on it heading east, ride through West Covina's edge, past the 57 and 71 junction in Pomona, and on into Montclair. Take the Central Ave exit and turn left to go north. Central runs straight up to Foothill Blvd in Upland, and the shop is at that corner, one block east of In-N-Out Burger. Drivers on the north side of Covina sometimes prefer to climb to the 210 and head east, exiting at Mountain Ave in Upland and working back west on Foothill Blvd. Either route ends at the same place. The [directions page](https://route66autorepairshop.com/contact/directions) shows the corner. ## What kind of driving do Covina cars do? Many Covina cars are older and have plenty of miles. They spend their weeks on short errands around Citrus Ave and downtown Covina, where the engine barely warms up before it is shut off again. Short trips let moisture build in the oil and wear on batteries that never get a full charge. Then there is the I-10. The stretch through Pomona, where the 57 and 71 join, is a daily knot of merging traffic. Heat from stop-and-go driving bakes old gaskets and seals, and a small leak that was only a spot on the driveway can turn into oil on the exhaust and a burning smell at a red light. ## Three repairs we often do for Covina drivers - **Oil leaks and oil changes.** We clean the area, find where the leak really starts, and tell you whether it is a gasket, a seal or a drain plug. Our [oil change services](https://route66autorepairshop.com/oil-change-services) page covers both the service and the leak repairs. - **Exhaust rattles and noise.** Broken hangers, rusted pipes and loose heat shields are common on older cars. We check for leaks near the cabin too. See [exhaust services](https://route66autorepairshop.com/exhaust-services). - **Batteries, starters and alternators.** Short trips wear batteries down. We test the battery and the charging system before replacing a part. Read about our [electrical services](https://route66autorepairshop.com/electrical-services). ## What if your car overheats or stalls on the I-10? The Pomona interchange is a bad place to stall, so act early. If a warning light or a rising gauge shows up, move to the right lane and exit if you can. If you cannot, stop on the right shoulder with hazards on and stay clear of traffic. Let a hot engine cool with the hood closed and the radiator cap left alone. Call [(909) 608-7699](tel:+19096087699) and tell us what the car did. We accept tow-ins, so the car can come straight to us. A burning smell with smoke from under the hood is a reason to stop the engine right away, even if the gauge still looks normal. ## How does a Covina driver's visit go? 1. **Call first:** We check the board and give you a realistic arrival time. 2. **Wait or drop off:** Short tests may allow a wait. We choose together at intake based on the job. 3. **Fee stated up front:** The counter tells you the diagnostic fee before testing, and it applies to approved related repair. 4. **Find the source:** The technician traces the leak, noise or no-start and photographs the part when the part is the point. 5. **Approve the estimate:** You get a written estimate with need-now and need-later lines. If the job grows, we stop and ask. 6. **Check and road-test:** We repair to spec, quality-check the work and road-test the car. ## What's included for Covina drivers - Diagnostic fee stated before testing - Leak source or noise source written on the repair order - Photos of failed parts when they matter - Written estimate before extra work - Old parts available to see - Quality check and road test ## Which issues are urgent, and which can wait for payday? **Need now:** - Oil dripping onto a hot exhaust - Exhaust noise with fumes inside the cabin - A battery or charging light on while driving **Need later:** - A small seep with the oil level holding - A light rattle from a loose heat shield - A battery that tests weak but still starts the car ## How do we help Covina drivers keep an older car going? We rank the repairs. The written estimate separates what could leave you stranded or unsafe from what can be planned over the next few months. Declined items stay on the repair order, so next time we can check whether they have changed. If you bring your own parts, we inspect them first; labor is charged at book time and the part itself has no warranty. AAA members get 10% off parts and labor, up to $75. 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 Covina? It is a freeway trip east on the I-10 to the Central Ave exit, then north on Central into Upland. Traffic through the Pomona interchange changes the time, so check your map app first. ### Is it worth driving from Covina to an Upland shop? For an older car, a clear plan matters. We state the diagnostic fee first, write the estimate before work, and mark each line as need-now or later. Many Covina drivers find that worth the drive. ### Can you take a tow-in from Covina? Yes. Call (909) 608-7699 so we know the car is coming and what happened. If the tow arrives after we close, the key can go in our after-hours key drop, and we call you once the car has been checked. ### Can I drop my car off after hours if I work in Covina? Yes. Leave the car in our lot and the key in the after-hours key drop, then call in the morning. No repair starts until you approve a written estimate. ### Is there a mechanic near Covina 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. Please call before driving over. --- Call (909) 608-7699 or visit https://route66autorepairshop.com/contact for a written estimate.