Kirk's Radiator
“Fixed my parking brake free of charge and got me out of there in under 10 minutes.”
Best Radiator Repair in El Cajon, CA
15 technicians listed · 14 in El Cajon · 7 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Rancho Auto Service
“When I asked about having axle bearings replaced, they recommended a shop instead of trying to attempt the repair themselves.”
Rob's Automotive
“Rob and his crew spent weeks restoring an 86 Ford Ranger for me.”
Caliber Auto Repair
“They diagnosed and fixed all of our problems on our car again.”
Sunshine Auto Repair
“I love the detailed checklist showing what is the most important to the least.”
The Auto Center
“They also topped off the windshield wiper fluid, checked all the fluids, aired up the tires and gave me a good health assessment on the tires.”
Listed for drivers in and around El Cajon, CA, these 15 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: El Cajon, CA
Of the 15 technicians we list here, 14 are in El Cajon itself and 1 comes from La Mesa (4 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,247 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), value (87%) and quality (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair" and "honest". 7 are open on Saturdays. 1 shows a license on its website; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 4 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2008. 1 offers financing; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 8 of the technicians on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 4 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?
13 of the 15 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.
Eskimo Radiator & Air Conditioning Repair
“There is no more honest, competent, and friendly auto AC/Radiator service in East County.”
A G Auto & Truck
“Honest reliable reasonable Andrew is friendly kind and he knows what he's doing.”
Coronel's Auto
“Have been taking all 4 of our vehicles there for smog now for several years.”
Sun Auto Repair
“Love this shop, they are always honest just focus on doing the fix needed without up selling anything you don't need”
Express Auto Repair & Tire
“Very professional did a fine job and I'm very happy with the work.”
Mr.fix Auto Repair
“He sent pictures and videos of his work and made sure I understood what he needed to do and why.”
Todd & Son
“My Dad took his company trucks many years and took me there with my first 4x4 Toyota decades ago and now my daughter takes her cars.”
J-S Mufflers & Transmissions
Joseph's Auto Repair
“Everyone seems to be honest there and not out to screw you over.”
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