Brandon's Transmission & Automotive Repair
“Timing belt repair kit and new water pump all done very quickly and the car runs great.”
Best Radiator Repair in Bakersfield, CA
18 technicians listed · all 18 in Bakersfield · 1 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Independent Volvo
“Took my Volvo S60 for its 60k service and Paul was very accommodating and professional.”
McWilliams & Walden Inc.
“My brother recommended this spot and I was happy with the customer service and how quick I was in and out ..”
Priority Automotive
“Get in early and have your vehicle by the end of the day.”
Mechamedix Mobile Mechanic & RV Repair
“He went above and beyond to help us on a holiday and was able to get a pre-purchase inspection done for a car we were considering buying.”
Discount Radiator Service
“Brought my radiator same day he had it fixed good price with a lifetime warranty”
Listed for drivers in and around Bakersfield, CA, these 18 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: Bakersfield, CA
All 18 technicians we list here are in Bakersfield itself. The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,429 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "fair". 1 is open around the clock; 9 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 71 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 offers financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 7 of the technicians on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 1 lists a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Are the longer-established listed shops a safer bet?
11 of the 18 shops here have been trading ten years or more. Radiator work rewards that, since the places that still recore and pressure test in house tend to be long-established and often run commercial vehicle work alongside cars.
Automotive Radiator Service Inc.
“They are very reasonable and friendly they did a good job on my radiator”
Celedon Smog & Automotive
“He was very patient and went above and beyond with his service.”
Pacific Express Auto Repair
“I honestly wouldn't trust no one else to fix my car and my daughter's cars 🙏🏻 Thank you!”
Advanced European Automotive
“The mechanics are knowledgeable and thorough when it comes to diagnosing problems.”
Gonzalez Cerino Radiator Service & Auto Repair
“Been going to them for 15 yrs best honest mechanics by far”
El Gato Auto Repair & Mufflers
“Eddie and his crew are honest and dependable, fair pricing for food quality work!”
Alex Auto Repair
“Nice guy gets the job done he's fare about everything he cares about the safety of customers”
Economy Auto Center Radiators Glass Body Parts
“They cleaned it and I only took the truck to them at 7 in the morning and they called me when they put the glass on the truck.”
Lionel´s Auto Repair
“One time my lancer started pulling and the other mechanic I went to couldn't figure it out but he was able to fix it after my first visit.”
Nick's Auto Repair
“And have never had any issues with any of the work hes done.”
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Central Valley Automotive
“Excellent customer service and great prices.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Bakersfield
- “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 Service
- “I had the water pump replaced and everything is perfect and was quoted and price was as quoted when I picked it up.” — customer of Independent Volvo
- “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 Service
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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