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Southern Armature Works
“There was concern if a computer problem might be involved, but it was indeed just the alternator, and they were able to rebuild, test drive and get me back on the road within 24 hours.”
Best Radiator Repair in Birmingham, AL
24 technicians listed · 12 in Birmingham · 4 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Franklin Automotive
- Diagnosed
- Waiting Area
- Tires
“Great customer service, knowledgeable and experienced staff, convenient location and the car service to drop you off and pick you up at home/gym/work, during your service, is incredibly helpful!”
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Tapco Premier Auto Repair
- Diagnostic
- Vehicle
- Reviews
“I thought I needed brakes and other items but they didn't take advantage of me and found the solution which wasn't even my brakes and saved me hundreds.”
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I.N. Touch Automotive & Performance
- Engine
- Vehicle
- Work
“I was shopping around for an auto mechanic cause my truck was smoking out of the exhaust, i found these guy, not only did they repair my truck but they didn't try to sell me another engine unlike two other auto shop for $8,000.”
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Brown Automotive
“They were all very nice and did a great job”
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Element Garage
- Honest
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
“He was recommended to me and I have since recommended him to anyone and everyone who is in need of a mechanic, and no one I have recommended him to has had a bad experience.”
Listed for drivers in and around Birmingham, AL, 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.
Area overview: Birmingham, AL
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 12 are in Birmingham itself and 12 come from towns including Bessemer (2, 10 mi), Trussville (2, 17 mi) and Jasper (2, 32 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 2,209 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), value (67%) and quality (63%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest", "communication" and "warranty". 4 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), oil change (3) and engine repairs (2). 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 92 years. 1 offers financing; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. 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?
12 of the 24 shops are in Birmingham; the others come from other towns within 35 mi and carry their own city. Radiator specialists serve a wide area, so the nearest one may well be a town over.
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Southern Radiator & Cooling
- Prices
“Good place to get a replacement of AC/ cooling item, and they do some repair work”
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C & A Tire Co
- Prices
“Rarely do you get the opportunity to experience that down home attitude in business shopping but C&A Tire has always been that one shining star in the neighborhood.”
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Stop & Start Automotive Center
“Good mechanics and good guys.”
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Reach Automotive LLC
- Ham
“Ham was helpful with fixing some routine problems with my car”
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D Auto Repair
“Very quick and affordable”
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Jolly Wrenchers LLC
“Wonderful service!”
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Brenton's Automotive
- Vehicle
- Truck
- Job
“Brian and the team at Brenton's was very courteous and made many recommendations to cure my issues, including looking up the wiring diagrams for my car on the internet, without asking for anything.”
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Decatur Highway Trans & Motor
- Vehicle
- Honest
- Job
“I was quoted more than $1500 from the Pep Boys on main street for a tune up, and Decatur Highway and Trans was able to complete the same tune up for less than half!”
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Harris Automotive
- Fluid
- Vehicle
- Opinion
“They have the best mechanics and the owners are the most friendliest people Jeff and Gina Harris have helped me out anytime I needed them and never overcharged me .”
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Darrell Wood Auto Services
- Mechanic
- Price
“Good honest mechanic”
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G P & G Automotive
- Truck
- Price
- Vehicles
“*They have a small policy that deals with paying for a part before the repair* which I don't mind because it means that you're getting what you need.”
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East Auto Repair
“Good work I would recommend him to anyone with car or truck problems of any kind”
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Rivera's Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- People
“I'm a hotshot truck driver and my truck broke down on the side of the interstate and I looked up closest mechanic to my location and this shop came up.”
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Marks Automotive
- Morning
- Vehicles
- Oil
“On more than one occasion they have diagnosed a problem with my vehicle that was misdiagnosed elsewhere and would've cost me way more to have the wrong thing fixed.”
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Welch's Muffler & Auto
“Welch's muffler A1 company treat you good the work is fantastic and I will be going back to see him his wife and his son fantastic people and a fantastic company”
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Liberty Automotive & Tire
- Steering
- Vehicles
- Engine
“Normally, it could have been a DIY project but I didn't have the necessary tools; however they made an appointment and took care of the replacement fairly quickly but there's nowhere to wait except outside because of COVID-19.”
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Bolton Garage
“We chose the recommended repairs and my truck F150 2017 with 336,000 original miles with no transmission or motor trouble runs great and I feel like I have a new truck!!”
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D&R Auto AND Diesel Repair
- Truck
- Vehicles
- Communication
“They were honest enough to tell me they saved me some money on a job when most would have just kept the same price and not told me they could have fixed it cheaper”
Radiator Repair and Replacement Services in Birmingham, AL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$122
Maximum cost
$1098
National Average
$336
$366
$549
Typical price range is based on 474 cost profiles
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