Bob’s Radiator and Auto Repair, Inc. has been a prominent business in Fillmore for the past 50 years. In October, 1963 the original owner Bob Hasty began the business on Santa Clara Street in the vacant lot next to the the Fillmore Senior Center. Within a couple of year’s Bob moved the business to 562 Santa Clara Street. For many years Bob worked alone, but in the late 1970’s Bob decided he wanted to expand the business and hired his cousin Thomas Hasty to help. George Campbell purchased the property the business was located on from Bill Gazzaway and in 1980 the business then relocated to 409 Central Avenue. In 1983 he hired another employee Craig Cole, which eventually became Bob’s son-in-law. In 1988 Bob made Craig a partner in the business. Unfortunately Bob became ill and passed-away in October, 1997 in which his half of the business went to his wife Evelyn. In 2001 when the property on Santa Clara Street became available again, Craig relocated the business back to it’s orginal location. At that time Craig hired Frank Bolanos,(originally from Bolanos Auto Repair). Together their combined knowledge of cars, electrial and mechanics have made them very well known around the county.

Having two sons (Curtis and Corey) Craig along with his wife Lynn have always and continue to be large supporters to the youth organizations of Fillmore. Throughout the years they have been involved in as well as volunteered for Fillmore Girls Softball & T-Ball, Fillmore Little League, Fillmore Youth Football & Cheer, Fillmore Youth Basketball and continues to support and help out when needed Fillmore High School’s Athletic Programs, Clubs and Organizations. Craig is also a member of the Chamber of Commerce and assists with their yearly May Festival.