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Tom's Car Care Center
“Service for both the car and meal exceed my experiences at other auto maintenance shops and even some higher end restaurants; I felt genuinely respected as a patron and would enjoy returning.”
Best Coolant & Radiator Flush in South Bend, IN
24 mechanics listed · 5 in South Bend · 1 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Dave's Garage
- Mechanic
- Truck
- Work
“They had to tow my car they did that and fixed my car all in one day and the price was very impressive thanks you'll so much I will be referring you'll to everyone I know.”
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Fred & Jim's Garage
- Mechanic
- Priced
- Vehicle
“We told Warren that we have 2 other vehicles back home in South Dakota that will need breaks sooner than later and we are tempted to bring them to him when we go back to visit our kiddos!”
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Precision Transmission and Automotive Repair
“Once I told him they were unfairly denying my claim, he began calling and emailing the company every other day or so until they finally paid almost a month later!”
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Stone Lake Tire & Auto
- Area
- Rental
- Engine
“We took a car in there because it overheated and they were honest that the car could be fixed but would likely not be a vehicle to keep long term so we did not pay an arm and leg to fix a car that wasn't worth it.”
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Thunderbird Repair Heavy Duty
- Price
“The people who work there are very generous, I arrived during closing hours and they treated me with an attitude as if it were 8:00 am, my respect to these professionals Kyle and Bobby”
Listed for drivers in and around South Bend, IN, 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: South Bend, IN
5 of the 24 mechanics we list are based in South Bend; the other 19 serve South Bend from towns including Mishawaka (5 mi), Elkhart (16 mi) and Niles, MI (10 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 4,936 reviews; 19 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 quality (96%), professionalism (88%) and value (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "fair", "diagnosis" and "honest". 1 is open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 12 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 72 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 2 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 9 are family- or locally-owned and 7 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 South Bend?
Online booking is offered by 7 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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A-Plus Auto Service
- Engine
- Company
- Oil
“The team - Todd, Jenn, and the entire team at A-Plus Auto has provided service that reminds me of growing up around my grandfathers shop in a small town.”
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Rick's Auto Service
- Fair
- Leak
- Diagnosed
“He kept telling me not to have just anyone do the job because they could cause more damage and that I'd want to bring it in to his shop because they're experienced..”
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Martin's Auto Clinic
- Truck
- Exhaust
- Water
“I would not recommend Martin's automotive to anyone I drop my vehicle off October 22 did not get it back until April 23 with a rebuilt engine with 3 months warranty they could not get the parts to take care of the original engine I've taken it back o...”
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Dave's Garage
- Tow
- Fair
- Brakes
“I dropped my Jeep off at Dave's and within two days my jeep was fixed and the actual problem (the other shop had misdiagnosed the real issue) was half the cost.”
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Mobil 1 Lube Express & Auto Wash
“Really quick and had a good attitude even though it was close to closing time.”
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Oakland Auto Tec
- Mechanic
- People
- Prices
“They are very reasonable and do repairs fairly quickly compared to other places I've been to and will definitely go back to them if I have any vehicle maintenance needs”
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Tough Guy Enterprises
“Steve is awesome took care of my zero turn lawnmower the Hydro cooler had broke where the hose attaches he fixed it up and didn't charge me arm and leg A new one is three to $400 so he save me a lot of money Picture is before he fixed it”
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K&J Automotive
- Vehicle
- Brakes
- Oil
“Very kind and understanding people only worked and fixed what needed to be done and were very honest !”
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Sherwood Tire Service Inc.
“I go there to get the lug nuts on my vehicles checked and re-torqued every-so-often and they do it for free and there's no problem when asking for it to be done, They do it quickly and you're good to go.”
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Goldstone Automotive
“A good experience the only issue I had is I wanted my gas gauge looked at as indicated on the paper form but I did forget to ask about it over the phone when we were going over the other repairs.”
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1st Choice Automotive
- Vehicle
- Price
- Job
“The price is good considering you don't have to transport your vehicle to a specialty shop, since they have been able to address all the issues that most these days just rely on other shops to take care of.”
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Cannon's Automotive Service+
- Engine
- Brakes
- Truck
“Cannon's went out of their way to tow us, get us and all of our college luggage from a hotel, look at the car quickly, and make a general assessment and estimate of the scope of the repair.”
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Dave's Auto Repair
“Everything went well, I requested an appointment at the last minute, they got me in first thing in the morning.”
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Cassidy's Qwik Lube
- Fluid
- Vehicle
- Windshield
“While you shouldn't lay assessment responsibilities on an establishment that isn't labeled to do so, I'd heartily recommend the friendly and professional team that goes above and beyond the call of duty to help a young motorist in distress.”
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Quality Import Service
- Range Rover
- Technicians
- Job
“They replaced my brake fluid, put on new ceramic pads, completed a checklist I provided, and did a very thorough overall inspection listing what all should be done at the current mileage.”
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Jairo's Auto Repair Specialist
“I was looking to buy a car from a private party, and because of the high miles on the car, I thought it prudent to have an inspection done before making my final decision.”
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Mast Service Center Inc.
“They are Wonderful people they got me right in and explained everything about my car great people very caring very kind they will have my business the place is the cleanest place I've ever seen for mechanics I was blowed away very nice and clean grea...”
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Skiles Automotive Service
- Inspection
- Work
- Oil
“My only gripe with the job they did was that they put my 2 wheels that had hub caps (only have two hub caps usually have them in both back wheels) they ended up both on the right side, not a huge issue I can change it but other than that Skiles Autom...”
Radiator Coolant Fluid Exchange Services in South Bend, IN Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$70
Maximum cost
$269
National Average
$111
$117
$175
Typical price range is based on 284 cost profiles
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