# FAQs: Tires, Repairs, U-Haul, Visiting and Paying > Answers on tire installs, repairs, U-Haul reservations, visiting the shop on Foothill Blvd and paying for work. Find your answer, then call or book a visit. Source: https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/faqs/ Last updated: 2026-09-22 Business: Goodyear Elite Tire Upland, 1775 W Foothill Blvd, Upland, CA 91786, (909) 608-7699 **TL;DR:** Answers grouped into **tires**, **repairs**, **U-Haul**, visiting, paying and waiting. Hours are Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM, Saturday call to confirm, Sunday closed. This page answers the questions the front desk hears most about Goodyear Elite Tire Upland: tires, repairs, U-Haul rentals, visiting, paying, waiting and car care between visits. In short, you get a written estimate before work, tires often go on the same day when the size is in stock, and U-Haul reservations are by phone at (909) 608-7699. ## Tire questions The shop sells and installs Goodyear tires and fits the sizes that go on everyday cars, SUVs, pickups and work vans. Most tire questions come down to three things: which size your vehicle takes, whether a damaged tire can be repaired, and how soon the work can happen. Have the size ready when you call. It is printed on the sidewall and repeated on the driver door sticker. See [new tires and brands](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/tires/new-tires-brands/) for how we match load index and speed rating to how you drive. ## Repair questions Repairs here start with an inspection and photos, not a guess. Brakes, batteries, air conditioning, check engine diagnostics, suspension, cooling, exhaust, belts and hoses, fluids, transmission service, diesel maintenance, pre-purchase inspections and fleet work all happen on this lot. If a job needs a specialist, we say so first. The full list is on [services](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/services/). ## U-Haul rental questions This lot is a U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer, so moving trucks, cargo vans, cargo and utility trailers, tow dollies and auto transport trailers sit beside the service bays. Availability changes daily and reservations are by phone only, so call (909) 608-7699 to reserve. At pickup and return we walk around the equipment with you and check fuel, cleanliness and lights. See [U-Haul rentals](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/u-haul/) for the full equipment list. ## Visiting the shop The shop is at 1775 W Foothill Blvd, Upland, CA 91786, with tire work, repairs and rentals on one lot. Weekday hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. For Saturday, call (909) 608-7699 to confirm. Sunday is closed. Booking online is a request, not a fixed slot. Send a [booking request](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/contact/book-appointment/) and we call or text to confirm a time. Directions and a map are on [hours and directions](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/contact/hours-directions/). ## Estimates, payment and warranty You see the number before any work. We inspect first, photograph what matters, and write the estimate with safety needs separated from items that can wait. You approve what you want done, and if we find something new during the job, we stop and ask. Warranty terms depend on the part and the job, and they are printed on your paperwork rather than posted here. When you pick up the car, the invoice should match the approved estimate. More on that in [transparent pricing](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/why-choose-us/transparent-pricing/). ## Waiting or dropping off It depends on the job. Quick, predictable work such as mounting tires that are already on the shelf, a rotation or an oil change is usually a wait when a bay is free. Anything that starts with finding out why goes better as a drop-off, because testing can lead to a call and an approval before the repair begins. | Job type | Usually a wait | Usually a drop-off | |---|---|---| | Tires in stock, rotation, balance | Yes | Only if the bays are full | | Oil change, wipers, cabin filter | Yes | If you are bundling other work | | Brake inspection | Often | If rotors or calipers need parts | | Warning light, noise, AC blowing warm | Rarely | Yes | | Several repairs on one estimate | No | Yes | Tell us your preference when we call or text to confirm your time. ## What to have ready before you call A few details let the front desk give you a useful answer on the first call instead of the third. Have the year, make and model, the mileage, and a short description of what you notice and when it happens. - **Tire size:** the full code printed on the sidewall or the door sticker. - **Symptom timing:** cold start, on the freeway, when braking, or only with the AC on. - **Dash lights:** which light, its color, and whether it is steady or flashing. - **Recent work:** new tires, a recent alignment, or a part replaced somewhere else. - **Rental plans:** move date, pickup time, and what you are towing with, if anything. A flashing check engine light, a soft brake pedal or a temperature gauge climbing on the grade up Foothill means stop driving and call. ## Car care between visits Inland heat, crowded freeways and steep foothill roads are hard on tires, batteries and brakes, while dry months let wipers and tread slide out of mind. A few simple habits catch most of that early. Checking pressure, tread and wiper blades is reasonable at home. Leave TPMS programming, alignment and brake hydraulics to a shop. See [maintenance tips](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/about/resources/maintenance-tips/). ## Where to read more When a question needs more than a paragraph, one of the longer resources walks through it step by step. Pick the row that matches your question. | Your question | Where to read | |---|---| | Squeal, grind or a pulsing pedal | [Brake safety guide](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/about/resources/guides/brake-safety/) | | Tire age, pressure and wear | [Tire care and safety guide](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/about/resources/guides/tire-care-safety/) | | Which truck or trailer fits the move | [U-Haul size guide](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/about/resources/guides/uhaul-size/) | | A word on your estimate you do not know | [Glossary](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/about/resources/glossary/) | Still not sure? Call (909) 608-7699 and ask. ## Frequently asked questions ### Do you sell Goodyear tires? Yes. The shop sells Goodyear tires and matches size, load index and speed rating to your vehicle and how you drive it. Bring the size off the sidewall or the driver door sticker and we confirm the fit. ### What comes with a tire installation? Mounting, balancing, a TPMS check and lug nuts torqued to the vehicle spec. We recommend an alignment with new tires when the old set wore unevenly, and we show you that wear before you decide. ### Can a nail hole be fixed, or do I need a new tire? Often it can be fixed, if the puncture is in the main tread and the tire was not driven flat. We take the tire off the wheel and inspect the inside before deciding. Sidewall and shoulder damage means replacement. ### Can you put tires on today? Often, yes, when your size is in stock and a bay is open. Call with your tire size and vehicle, and we check stock and the schedule. If the size has to be ordered, we tell you when it should arrive. ### Can I get tires and an alignment in one visit? Yes. Tires and alignment are done on the same lot, often in one visit when the tires are in stock and the rack is open. The alignment printout shows the angles before and after. ### What repairs does the shop handle? Brakes, batteries, air conditioning, check engine diagnostics, suspension, cooling, exhaust, belts and hoses, fluids, transmission service, diesel maintenance, pre-purchase inspections and fleet work. If a job needs a specialist, we tell you before anything comes apart. ### Do I get a written estimate before work starts? Yes. We inspect the car, photograph what needs attention and write the estimate before any work. It separates what needs fixing now from what can wait. Nothing is added without your approval. ### Do you work on Teslas and other EVs? Yes, for tires, brakes, alignment, the 12-volt battery, cabin filters and suspension. EVs are heavy and often wear tires differently, so we check load ratings and wear. High-voltage system repairs go to a specialist. ### Do you road-test after repairs? Yes, after brake, alignment and vibration work, before you get the keys back. A short drive is the only honest way to confirm that a pull, a pedal feel or a shake is actually gone. ### Can you check a used car before I buy it? Yes. A pre-purchase inspection covers tires, brakes, leaks, codes and a road test, with photos. It is not a warranty and cannot promise nothing will fail later. ### What if a problem comes back after a repair? Call the desk. A comeback gets inspected first, not argued about. We look at the car, explain what we find and tell you the next step. ### How do I reserve a U-Haul truck or trailer? By phone only. Call (909) 608-7699 to reserve, and we confirm the size, the date and the pickup details. Tell us what you are moving or towing so the equipment suits the job. ### Do you check my hitch before I tow? Yes. Before you tow, we check the hitch, ball, pin and lights. At pickup and return, we walk around the equipment with you: fuel, cleanliness and lights. ### Can I reserve a one-way truck? Call (909) 608-7699 and tell us your destination city and date. Reservations are by phone only. We confirm what is available for your trip. ### Can I get my car serviced while I rent a truck? Yes. Tires and repairs happen on the same lot, so a service visit and a rental pickup or return can share one trip. Mention both when you call so the desk can plan the bay and the walkaround together. ### What are your hours? Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Saturday, call (909) 608-7699 to confirm before you come. Sunday we are closed. If you are running late for a pickup, call the desk so we know. ### Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in? Walk-ins are welcome, but a request helps us plan the bay. Send a booking request and we call or text to confirm a time. The form is a request, not a fixed slot, and wait times depend on the day. ### Are you the shop that used to be Route 66 Auto Repair? Yes. Same lot on Foothill, new name. Everything happens at 1775 W Foothill Blvd, and (909) 608-7699 is the one number to call. The About section has the full story behind the change. ### When do I find out the price? Before any work. The written estimate lists parts, labor and any fees. If something changes during the job, we stop and ask. The invoice matches what you approved. ### Is there a charge to diagnose a problem? Some jobs, such as tracking down a check engine light or an electrical fault, take testing time, and that time may carry a diagnostic charge. If it applies, we say so before the scan starts and it shows as its own line on the estimate. ### What warranty comes with the work? Warranty terms depend on the part and the job, and they are printed on your paperwork. We do not quote a length here because it varies by repair. Read the terms on the written estimate before you approve, then keep the invoice. ### Is financing available? Call (909) 608-7699 and ask what financing is available right now for tires and repairs. Options can change, so we explain them on the phone or at the desk. Your written estimate shows the total before you decide how to pay. ### Do you service company fleets? Yes. We service company cars, pickups and work vans on a schedule. Start with the fleet account inquiry form or call (909) 608-7699 to talk through your vehicles and timing. ### How long will my car be here? It depends on the job and the day. We give a time window when you drop off, and if the work will run past it we contact you before the window closes rather than after. ### Will you call before doing extra work? Yes. If the inspection finds something new, we send photos and a revised estimate, and we wait for your approval. Work outside the approved estimate does not happen. ### What if a part has to be ordered? We tell you before the car goes up, so you can decide whether to leave it, drive it safely in the meantime, or come back when the part arrives. ### Should I wait at the shop or drop the car off? Short, predictable jobs such as a tire install, a rotation or an oil change are usually a wait when a bay is free. Anything that starts with finding out why goes better as a drop-off. ### What if I need the car back by a set time? Say so at check-in. We tell you honestly whether the job fits that window, and if it does not, we help you decide what to do first and what can wait. ### How often should I check tire pressure? About once a month, with the tires cold, using the number on the driver door-jamb sticker rather than the one on the sidewall. Hot pavement raises the reading after a drive. ### Does summer heat hurt my battery? Yes. Heat is hard on batteries, and many fail after a hot stretch rather than in winter. A quick test before summer is a good habit. ### When should I replace wiper blades? When they streak, chatter or leave a haze. Check them before the first rain of the season, since blades harden in the sun. ## Related pages - https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/about/formerly-route-66-auto-repair/ - https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/about/resources/glossary/ - https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/u-haul/faqs/ - https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/contact/book-appointment/ --- Call (909) 608-7699 or book at https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/contact/book-appointment/