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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Call
- Job
- Technician
“Before that I visited 2 mechanics with that issue, one said no leaks at all and the second found the leak but overpriced the cost around $1000 for to replace the pan.”
Best Radiator Repair in Des Plaines, IL
24 technicians listed · 10 in Des Plaines · 10 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Truetech Automotive
- Quality
- Mechanic
- Money
“First time client here … and let me tell you … I will continue to bring all my cars here … we have always been the “take it to a friend of a friend to fix” type of ppl but this was a recommended shop and the “ friend” couldn't fix the problem so we d...”
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Niko's Automotive Company
- Mechanic
- Honest
- Work
“He only fixed what needed fixing and was kind enough to look over her car to make sure it was safe to drive and had no other issues at no additional charge.”
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Damiano Diesel Service
- Vehicle
- Know
- People
“I was having trouble with one of my tow trucks called Peter up to pick his brain not only did he help me out with knowledge he borrowed me 2 parts to eliminate a possibility basically saving me a whole lot of money .”
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Odisho's Auto Clinic & Auto Sales
- Job
- Pricing
- Fair
“I called them 30 minutes before they close with the intension of making a schedule appointment for the next day, but was told that it can be done the same night.”
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Family Auto 자동차 정비
“My advice to car owners & repair people: Always use high-quality parts that are durable & will last a long time, because the labor can be as expensive as the parts.”
Listed for drivers in and around Des Plaines, IL, 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: Des Plaines, IL
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 10 are in Des Plaines itself and 14 come from towns including Chicago (6, 18 mi), Schaumburg (2, 9 mi) and Bensenville (1, 5 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 3,922 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (88%) and punctuality (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "fair" and "diagnosis". 10 are open on Saturdays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 16 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 4 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 16 of the technicians on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 6 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.
Are the longer-established listed shops a safer bet?
21 of the 24 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.
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A J Auto Services
- Area
- Vehicle
- Brakes
“From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly by the staff, who were not only friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable about all things automotive.”
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Wolf & Central Auto Repair Inc
- Pricing
“The gentleman inside is very pleasant”
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Autoxpert
“Autoexperts and Mel are reliable, affordable and honest.”
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Bully Auto Care
“Awesome personal service”
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Rolando's Car Care
“Stopped here yesterday late afternoon in a bit of a panic looking for help with a tire on a vehicle that I was transporting back from an auction for a dealership I work for.”
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Casey Automotive
“Overall I was satisfied with the service except for the right front light that they said was functioning correctly and had not worked since I bought it home I called and they told me to bring it back next week”
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Ted's Auto Clinic
- Job
- Honest
- Work
“My family and I have been a long time clients for many years, taking our vehicles here for literally generations, and I can't recommend this place enough.”
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B & B Auto Repair Inc
- Owner
- Vehicle
- Work
“Gerardo was super helpful, listened to our concerns that we were having with our "new" electrical 🍋 of a car and fixed it to the best of his ability.”
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K Auto
- Job
- Vehicle
- Team
“I had K Auto switch out my winter tires for summer tires, and when I mentioned that I lived within walking distance, they offered to pick my tires up from my house (my car is too small to fit all of the tires in it).”
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Triangle Auto Service
- Oil
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“I used to have an Altima with 170k + miles on it and they helped that car survive until the transmission finally quit, always offering sensible repairs for a car on its last legs.”
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A To Z Auto Repair
- Engine
- Diagnosis
- Team
“Joy at the front desk is very helpful and accommodating while Robert the owner has decades of wise experience and expertise to fix all my problems and concerns.”
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Midwest Performance Cars
- Audi
- Dealership
- Inspection
“They were very nice, their shop is very clean (full of cool German cars), they charged a very reasonable price, and they even paid for my Uber on the way home after I dropped my car off.”
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Augusta & Paulina Service Station
- Work
- Honest
- Battery
“My tires are from 2018 and haven't been rotated so they're in rough shape, they told me what I could do and how long I could continue to drive on the existing tires).”
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Stan's Service Station
“I'm absolutely positive I will never take my truck anywhere else besides Stan's in the future and I recommend them to anyone looking for honest service with down to earth people.”
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National Auto Group
“They help if you are having a issue paying on your Car I got a van from them I had zero problems with the car I am so happy I choice National Auto Group”
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Cermak Auto Care
- Mechanic
- Job
- Work
“I highly recommend this company what i was told would take 3-5 days to repair my car only took 1 and their pricing is reasonable will be back again thanks amir and staff”
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Sound Performance
- Work
- Team
- Questions
“A few weeks later I called and asked if I could get squeezed in the morning of an event, Jennifer was able to get me in at 8:30am the next morning, which is unheard of with most tune shops.”
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Chicago Auto Center
- BMW
- Future
- Car Wash
“Chicago Auto Center has such a robust knowledge base about so many vehicles, that they were able to offer very creative, efficient, and cost effective solutions for my repairs.”
Radiator Repair and Replacement Services in Des Plaines, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$107
Maximum cost
$959
National Average
$293
$320
$480
Typical price range is based on 271 cost profiles
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