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24 technicians listed · 18 in Bakersfield · 1 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Bakersfield, CA, these 24 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.
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 18 are in Bakersfield itself and 6 come from towns including Tehachapi (3, 37 mi), Lamont (1, 10 mi) and Shafter (1, 17 mi). 23 of the technicians on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,704 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (82%) and value (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "fair". 1 is open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 71 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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.
12 of the 24 shops on this page open on weekends. Overheating does not wait for Monday, so if nobody is open, the safe move is still the same: leave the car parked and have it towed rather than drive it hot.
- “This shop was very knowledgeable, friendly, and gave a detailed description of the work that they would do to fix the problem on my radiator and what it would cost.” — customer of Automotive Radiator Service Inc.
- “They were always professional. I would recommend these guys to anyone with radiator problems.” — customer of Discount Radiator Center
- “The gentleman was very informative he communicated with me real well and answered every question that I threw at him about a radiator.” — customer of Gonzalez Cerino Radiator Service & Auto Repair
- “They fit us in somehow and repaired our clogged radiator and got us back on the road in record time.” — customer of Discount Radiator Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
