Owens Automotive
“Detail oriented and friendly staff, this is my second time bringing my car in for service, and they're really good about keeping you up to date with text messages.”
Best Radiator Repair in Escondido, CA
19 technicians listed · all 19 in Escondido · 7 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Alternative Automotive
“The mechanic is experienced and gets your car done within the promised time frame (unless something needs to be replaced).”
Onschedule Auto Repair Center
“Onschedule came in at a lot less and provided quick and great service.”
Copeland Transmission and Automotive Repair
“Thank you Doug and Copeland Transmission for your services over the years.”
Escondido Auto Pros
“I drive all the way from San Diego just to get anything done on my cars & I will continue coming here!”
Escondido German Auto
“Erica and Austin are quick and detailed in their responses, and the service team treats their clients vehicles like their own.”
Listed for drivers in and around Escondido, CA, these 19 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: Escondido, CA
All 19 technicians we list here are in Escondido itself. We have 20 technicians in Escondido on file; this page shows the highest-rated 19. 18 of the technicians on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,262 reviews; 7 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 (92%), value (83%) and quality (79%). 7 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 5 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2010. 3 offer financing; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the technicians on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 3 take 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?
12 of the 19 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.
Son's Auto Repair
“I've been there and done 30K, 60K, and 90K serviced there and my car is running good and it reached 100K without any issue.”
Complete Auto Repair Escondido
“Mike was recommended to me by several people and I'm glad I took them up on it.”
Expert Radiator & Air Conditioning
“This is one of the top radiator shops in california One of the best services ever and quick”
Baja 1000 Auto Repair
“Gilberto, the owner did a diagnostic on my car and was able to get it running nice and recommended future repairs which I will certainly return to Baja 1000 to have done.”
Mar-Fam Auto Repair
“Have been dealing with them for a long time and highly recommend them.”
Pacific Auto Repair Center
“We've been coming to them for years now and they always do great work!”
Continental Auto Services
“It is the best service I have ever been given and the price is fair.”
Gil's Automotive
“I always see his bays full with all the top foreign made luxury sports cars, sedans, and SUV's, a real time testament to the great craftsmanship and service provided at Gil's automotive..”
Le's Auto Services
“I feel like they really want to get as much information as possible in order to properly diagnose your car problem.”
Alex Motor Works
“I highly recommend him to anyone that needs car repairs.”
Denali Auto Repair
“If you have a problem with your car, definitely bring it here.”
Rod's Auto Sd
“They did an excellent job with my car.”
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