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Auto Express Tire Pros
“Paul and his team have always provided excellent service at competitive prices for all of our vehicles.”
Best Coolant & Radiator Flush in Santa Clara, CA
24 mechanics listed · 10 in Santa Clara · 8 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Foreign Affair Auto Repair
“Even though they were fully booked, they managed to fit my car in and fix everything (alternator, battery, and radiator) within 2 days for a reasonable price.”
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Water Star Motors
- Check Engine Light
- Communication
- Smog
“They are the best in Santa cruz all my trucks have no problem s they run great all year round if any body needs there car fix go to Water Star Motors you will not regret it safety is first and they are on it 5 star the best”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Drive
- Job
- Price
“I did some researching online and saw this Aamco highly rated, but then a number of my friends were giving names of their auto mechanics, until one of them said "oh yeah!”
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Specialized Auto Inc.
“Larry is the best service advisor ever, needed a new catalytic converter to pass emissions he helped me order one and install one quickly now my car is able to be on the road for years to come.”
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Porsche Stevens Creek Service and Parts
- Text
- Macan
- Video
“I have the wheel and tire protection but had no idea what to do, Jamal in the Finance department kindly pointed me in the right direction and Jessica in the service department made sure that my car was promptly serviced.”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Clara, CA, these 24 shops list coolant flushes and antifreeze service. What each one says about the coolant types it stocks, machine flushes and warranties comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Santa Clara, CA
10 of the 24 mechanics we list are based in Santa Clara; the other 14 serve Santa Clara from Santa Cruz (27 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 4,824 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), quality (83%) and value (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "diagnosis", "communication" and "fair". 8 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (4), clutch repair (3), engine repair (3), suspension repair (3) and radiator repair (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 23 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 45 years. 5 offer financing; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Can I book a coolant change online with shops listed for Santa Clara?
Online booking is offered by 10 of the 24 shops. Put your engine and the coolant specification in the notes when you book, since the shop needs the right fluid on the shelf before you arrive rather than a universal jug under the counter.
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Nate Smith's Optimal Auto Care
- Technicians
- Dog
- BMW
“They were able to offer a diagnosis of a leak from the sunroof after the glass specialty shop replaced the glass but didn't fix the leak or guarantee their work!”
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Santa Cruz Tire and Auto Care
“When I at first couldn't find my preferred credit card and used another, then found the other, she offered to void the transaction and to charge it to the one I liked better.”
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Hayes European Inc.
- Oil
- Fair
- Honest
“What I really appreciate most is their honesty - they were willing and able to fix the problem, but advised us NOT to do it because of the age of the car and the cost of the repair .”
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Master Automotive
- Passionate
- Dealership
- BMW
“Wade completed the tuneup by the following day when I arrived to pick up car he talked to me about a broken direct ignition coil he found when changing the spark plugs.”
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Chet's European & Japanese Auto Care
- Hoses
- Mechanic
- Price
“I've always taken my car to this auto place for any repair, from oil change to complete car maintenance at 150K miles, worth the drive from concord area, honest and trustworthy, I'd recommend any one”
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City Automotive
- Satisfaction
- Mechanic
- Honest
“I went without a reservation because the car's wheels were making noise, but before accepting customers with reservations, they gave me a short test drive, lifted the car up to inspect it, and told me about the cause.”
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AE Motorsports
- Costs
- Work
- Prices
“My boyfriend took the car to drop it off, and they said "we're just going to try to replace this fuse since sometimes with this model of jetta, they overheat and the fuse blows and this can happen" and they replaced it in all of 2 minutes of work and...”
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Nelco German Auto Repair
- Dealership
- BMW
- Price
“He spent quite some time with me to explain what the issue was with my car, and provide me with useful information on what different options I may have.”
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Cars
- Fair
- Mechanic
- Price
“They even tell me that my brakes don't need work yet, but to bring it back in a year, a year later it's hey, they're still good, let's go another few months or few thousand miles.”
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Santa Cruz Smog Check
“Quick and easy, my go to place for smog checks on the west side.”
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A Sham Auto Repair
“The cons: too many cars in the parking lot are waiting for service, be prepared to spend quite some time if you're having a major repair, even if they have the parts on hand, you're warned.”
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Mick's Automotive
- Pick up
- Explanation
- Communication
“Our Lexus needed a lot of overdue maintenance and he was very honest and upfront about everything - taking the time to patiently explain the whys and how's and options.”
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Pearce European & Japanese Service
- Diagnosed
- Prices
- Tire
“I take this car to the track and after wearing out the stock brakes, I purchased some aftermarket pads and Chris found some nice aftermarket rotors for me and installed both.”
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Auto-Motives
- Price
“They are a small operation so I imagine your mileage could vary if they were too busy and you were in a hurry, but I've gotten lucky both times, they are very flexible and accommodating and knowledgeable.”
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Catalpa Street Garage LLC
- Diagnosed
- BMW
- Job
“I initially went to Catalpa to see about a well module issue and they ended up saving me money by reprogramming the module Instead of replacing the module.”
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Silicon Valley Garage
- Diagnosis
- Price
- Turbo
“From regular service to weird suspension clunking and tires, they've taken care of me, my cousins, and a ton of car friends for a price you can't beat.”
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Henderson Automotive
- Prices
- Mechanic
“Honest kind and patient!”
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Smart Auto Service
“Only him willing to take time and fix it back like a new one immediately(he fixed the dent and even repaint it, which in other stores may cost me $600 and take days.”
Radiator Coolant Fluid Exchange Services in Santa Clara, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$72
Maximum cost
$275
National Average
$114
$120
$179
Fair price range is based on 538 cost profiles
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