# Auto Repair for Ontario, CA Drivers, Just North in Upland > Ontario drivers reach our Upland shop up Euclid, Mountain or Central Ave, or off the I-10. Written estimates, tow-ins accepted and Saturday hours. Source: https://route66autorepairshop.com/service-areas/auto-repair-in-ontario 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 Ontario, head north on **Euclid, Mountain or Central** to Foothill Blvd. Expect a **written estimate** first, and call ahead for **tow-ins**. Ontario drivers who need a mechanic can reach Route 66 Auto Repair in Upland with a short drive north, usually up Euclid Ave, Mountain Ave or Central Ave, or off the I-10 at Central. We are one shop, at 1775 W Foothill Blvd, not a branch in Ontario. What you get is a stated diagnostic fee, a written estimate before any work, and ASE-certified technicians who explain what they found. ## How do Ontario drivers get to the shop? Ontario sits directly south of Upland, so the surface streets do most of the work. From central Ontario, Euclid Ave is the classic choice: the wide street with the tree-lined median runs straight north into Upland. Take it to Foothill Blvd, turn left, and head west to Central Ave. Mountain Ave is another straight shot north if you live on the west side of the city. If you are near Ontario International Airport or Ontario Mills, the I-10 west is usually quicker. Exit at Central Ave, go north, and Central brings you straight to the shop. Drivers coming from the Guasti area or the south side along the 60 often cut up to the 10 and use the same exit. See the [areas we serve overview](https://route66autorepairshop.com/service-areas/areas-we-serve-overview) for how other nearby cities come in. ## What makes driving in Ontario hard on a car? Ontario is a freight city. The warehouses near the airport and along the I-10, I-15 and 60 corridors bring heavy truck traffic, and that means sudden slowdowns, long idling and hard braking in merges. Cars that spend their day in that flow wear brakes and transmission fluid faster than the maintenance schedule assumes. Many Ontario residents also work shifts in logistics or drive for delivery routes, so cars run early mornings, late nights and many miles in between. Add the flat, exposed heat of the valley floor in July and August and you get tired cooling systems, weak batteries and AC that cannot keep up at a red light on Holt Blvd. ## Which repairs do Ontario drivers bring us most often? - **Brake pads and rotors** worn down by truck-heavy stop-and-go. We measure them and show you. Start with our [brake services](https://route66autorepairshop.com/brake-services) page. - **AC that blows warm** after a summer of idling at signals. We test pressures and look for leaks, then charge the refrigerant your vehicle specifies. See [cooling, heating and AC services](https://route66autorepairshop.com/cooling-heating-ac-services). - **Transmission fluid and shifting concerns** from high-mileage, stop-and-go use. Our [transmission services](https://route66autorepairshop.com/transmission-services) page explains what we check before recommending work. ## What if the car overheats or dies between Ontario and Upland? If the gauge climbs while you are on Euclid or stuck on the 10, turn off the AC, turn on the heater to pull heat from the engine, and find a safe place to stop. If it keeps rising, shut the engine off. Do not try to push through the last few miles. Call [(909) 608-7699](tel:+19096087699) and we will tell you whether a tow is the right call. We accept tow-ins. If the car will not start at home or at work in Ontario, call before you arrange anything. Tell us whether it clicks, cranks slowly or cranks with no start. That helps us plan the diagnosis, and it helps you decide between a jump and a tow. ## What happens when you bring your car up from Ontario? 1. **Phone check:** Call to see what the board can hold today, so the trip up Euclid is not wasted. 2. **Counter intake:** We write down the symptom, state the diagnostic fee, and decide wait or drop-off with you. 3. **Testing and estimate:** A technician tests the problem and you get a written estimate with need-now and need-later labels. 4. **Repair and road test:** Approved work is done to spec, quality-checked and road-tested before we call. ## What's included for Ontario customers - Diagnostic fee named before testing - Written estimate before extra work, with each line labeled - Photos of failed parts when the part matters - Quality check and road test - Unit numbers on invoices for fleet vehicles ## Should you come in now or book it for later? **Need now:** - Grinding or metal-on-metal sounds when braking - Harsh or slipping shifts in freeway traffic - Temperature warning or coolant on the ground **Need later:** - AC that is weaker but still cools - A maintenance reminder light with no drivability change - Light seepage around a gasket with no drips on the driveway ## Do you work on Ontario work vans and help with moves? Yes. Small fleets from the Ontario area can get unit numbers on invoices and A/B/C preventive maintenance intervals, with priority when the board allows. Each visit is paid at pickup by card or cash. Our [fleet managers](https://route66autorepairshop.com/audiences-and-use-cases/fleet-managers) page covers the details. Moving into or out of Ontario? We are a U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer, and pickup is at our Upland lot. Reserve on uhaul.com. Before you tow a trailer, ask about the free hookup check. ## How do timing and cost work from Ontario? We only promise times the board can hold, and we text if a time will slip. Phone quotes are ranges until the car is on the lift. AAA members get 10% off parts and labor, up to $75, with the card at time of service. 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 Ontario? It is a short drive north. Most Ontario drivers take Euclid Ave, Mountain Ave or Central Ave up to our corner in Upland, or use the I-10 and exit at Central Ave. Time depends on where in Ontario you start and on traffic. ### Is there a mechanic near Ontario open on Saturday? Our Upland shop is open Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM, plus weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM. We are closed Sunday. Call during the week to hold a Saturday slot. ### Do I need an appointment coming from Ontario? It is best to book, and at the very least call before you drive over. Same-day work depends on what the board can hold that day. A quick call avoids a trip that ends in a drop-off you did not plan for. ### Can I wait at the shop instead of going back to Ontario? For shorter jobs, yes. We decide wait or drop-off together at intake. If the repair needs parts delivered or a long diagnosis, a drop-off is usually better, and we call you when it is ready. ### Do you rent U-Haul trucks near Ontario? Yes. We are a U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer in Upland, just north of Ontario. Reserve trucks, vans or trailers on uhaul.com and pick up at our lot in Upland. --- Call (909) 608-7699 or visit https://route66autorepairshop.com/contact for a written estimate.