Foothill Garage & Wrecking in Cameron Park
Foothill Garage & Wrecking is a self-service salvage yard at 3381 Durock Road in Cameron Park. Customers remove their own parts from wrecked vehicles during open hours. The yard has parts for domestic and foreign vehicles including cars, light trucks, and performance models. Basic repairs like oil changes, brake work, and engine repairs are also available.
How the salvage yard works
Foothill Garage & Wrecking is a u-pull-it yard. Customers find and remove their own parts from wrecked vehicles. The yard carries parts from domestic and foreign cars, light trucks, and performance vehicles.
Pulling your own parts
Customers can:
- Come during open hours
- Look up the part they need
- Remove it themselves (tools available for rent)
- Pay at the counter based on the part's condition
Mechanical services
The business also offers basic repairs including:
- Oil changes
- Brake repairs
- Cooling system work
- Engine repairs
Location and hours
3381 Durock Road, Cameron Park, California 95682
Phone: (530) 672-2209
Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
The yard is off Durock Road near the Cameron Park shopping center. Look for the large Foothill Garage sign at the entrance.
What customers say
Reviews mention honest service and skilled technicians:
- Michele Sandell: "They didn’t try to upsell me on a single thing. The whole thing was cheaper than I thought it’d be."
- Rich: "Rob isn’t just good; he’s the kind of mechanic who makes you wonder why you ever went anywhere else."
- Tom Barcus: "No upselling, no fake emergencies, no nonsense. They fixed what was wrong and sent me on my way."
- Mark S. Lewis: "By the end of the day, he’d diagnosed the problem and had a plan. Next morning, parts were in, and by noon, their car was running again."
- Mariah Alvarez: "The tech at Foothill Auto didn’t just fix it—they explained it clearly, worked me in early, and even had the decency to be nice while doing it."
Common questions
What are the hours?
The yard is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It’s closed Friday through Sunday.
Do you buy junk cars?
They focus on self-service salvage rather than cash-for-cars. For selling a junk vehicle, they direct customers to their partner service for cash for junk cars.
What parts can I find?
The yard carries parts for domestic and foreign vehicles including cars, light trucks, and performance models. Common parts include engines, transmissions, alternators, starters, and body components.
How does self-service salvage work?
Customers come during open hours, locate the part they need, remove it themselves (tools available for rent), then pay at the counter based on the part's condition.
Do I need an appointment to pull parts?
No appointment is needed. Customers can arrive during open hours and start looking for parts right away.
Are tools available for rent?
The yard provides tools for part removal. Customers may also bring their own tools.