Shadetree Automotive

In 1971, Fred Stier opened Shadetree Foreign Car, a Volkswagen-only repair garage. Nearly fifty years later, Shadetree—now Shadetree Automotive—still provides quality service to the residents of San Clemente. Paul Huffman, the current owner, purchased his first car from Fred, and went on to work part-time at Shadetree during his ROP Work In 1971, Fred Stier opened Shadetree Foreign Car, a Volkswagen-only repair garage. Nearly fifty years later, Shadetree—now Shadetree Automotive—still provides quality service to the residents of San Clemente. Paul Huffman, the current owner, purchased his first car from Fred, and went on to work part-time at Shadetree during his ROP Work Experience program at San Clemente Highschool. Paul began working at Shadetree fulltime while completing business courses at Saddleback Community College, before taking over operations in the 80’s. Though Fred no longer owns Shadetree, he remains and integral part of the business. He still holds afternoon meetings at Shadetree with many of the same friends that have been stopping by for nearly fifty years. ...more