Ron's Auto Repair Center
“They are honest and always ask me for approval before making any repair.”
Best Radiator Repair near Ames, IA
We have 3 technicians in Ames on file. Only the highest-rated make our list: 2 of them made it, along with 8 from towns including Des Moines (3, 31 mi), Boone (1, 14 mi) and Colo (1, 16 mi).
1 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
Fix It Auto Repair
“Good customer service from diagnosis of my AC issue, cost estimation, communication, and completion of the work.”
Les Auto
“I really like this placed will have all car repairs done here.”
Brakes Plus
“I called and set up an appointment for another look with this crew, and they saved me $$$ without compromising on service.”
Honest Wrenches Automotive Repair
“They also made sure to keep me updated on the progress of my car throughout the day, which I really appreciated.”
Tiernan's Service Center
“I called because my door was having issues closing and I went over for them to look at it and they fixed it almost instantly.”
Listed for drivers in and around Ames, IA, these 10 shops repair and replace radiators and cooling system parts. What each one says about recoring, warranties and truck work comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Ames, IA
The 10 technicians on this page are rated from 4.6 to 4.9 across 3,892 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "estimates", "honest" and "price". 1 is open on Saturdays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 5 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 3 offer financing; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the technicians on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 1 lists a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Why are shops from other towns listed here?
2 of the 10 shops are in Ames; the others come from other towns within 35 mi. Radiator specialists serve a wide area, so the nearest one may well be a town over.
Imlay Service
“They took time to explain and show me what needed to be fixed but didn't talk down to me, even though I am clearly not a car person!”
Dan's Auto
“Helped me out of a terrible spot!!”
Ace Body & Motor
“Great experiences, they do great work!”
Silzer Auto Repair
“Only work deemed necessary was performed after consultation and alternatives given.”
Why these companies made our list
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