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
12 mechanics listed · 5 in South Bend · 1 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Dave's Garage
“Awesome work, extremely friendly, great recommendations for parts replacement and or repair.”
Fred & Jim's Garage
“Up front accurate service fair price compared to dealerships.”
Precision Transmission and Automotive Repair
“I took it to them and they diagnosed as cam shaft sensor, replaced my water pump and timing belt while in there.”
Thunderbird Repair Heavy Duty
“I broke down in South bend Indiana and this guys took care of my truck immediately.”
A-Plus Auto Service
“I have had A-Plus Auto replace my brakes as well as check up on my car periodically and they have always been incredibly helpful and easy to work with.”
Listed for drivers in and around South Bend, IN, these 12 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 12 mechanics we list are based in South Bend; the other 7 serve South Bend from towns including Mishawaka (5 mi), Lakeville (8 mi) and Niles, MI (11 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,703 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "fair", "price" and "diagnosis". 1 is open around the clock; 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 72 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 gives free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 11 of the mechanics on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. 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.
Why does this page include shops elsewhere?
5 of the 12 shops sit in South Bend and the rest come from other towns within 15 mi. This is planned maintenance rather than an emergency, so booking a little further out costs you nothing but the drive.
Rick's Auto Service
“Great experience every time very clear about what's wrong with your car and other potential issues very fair prices for repairs as well staff is also amazing”
Martin's Auto Clinic
“There was no housing fee for keeping my car there for over a week and the labor costs weren't any more than I expected for what they had to do.”
Dave's Garage
“They do good work at a fair price and they only fix what needs to be fixed.”
Oakland Auto Tec
“Owner is very reliable, honest, and cares about his customers.”
Tough Guy Enterprises
“They record a radiator for a 1975 Buick, which made me very happy to have the original radiator put back in.”
K&J Automotive
“Took my 07 town and country in for starter replacement and VERY HAPPY WITH RESULTS THANK U KYLE FOR MAKING MY VAN RUN ALOT BETTER”
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