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Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Services
- BMW
- Diagnosis
- Vehicle
“They didn't make an effort to upsell me, and finished the project exactly on the timeline they originally said, with good and prompt communication the entire time.”
Radiator Repair in La Mesa, CA
24 technicians listed · 7 in La Mesa · 4 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
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Rob's Automotive
- Price
- Save Money
- Truck
“Took my car in to be inspected before a long trip and Rob was honest and said my 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee was in great condition and only brake fluid needed to be changed.”
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John's Automotive Care La Mesa
- Oil
- Mechanic
- Check Engine Light
“Highly recommended for all your vehicle need and save you money also they work with your warranty service company and they saved me more money, so how is that for outstanding customer service 👍”
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La Mesa Auto Care
- Smog
- Job
- Pay
“Awesome service you can't ask for anything better great deals on smog service and great prices on other services The lady at the front desk is very nice and very helpful”
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Luxury Import Care
- Vehicle
“I got my 90,000 mile service done here and they seemed to be very knowledgeable and I thought it was surprising that they actually stocked all the parts for my car.”
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San Diego Performance European
- Work
- Review
- Price
“Detail oriented - I utilize this vehicle mostly for the track and I was pleasantly surprised to see how much they tidied the engine bay, re-mounted a side scoop, fixed the various half-hearted work of others, and in general went above and beyond the ...”
Area overview: La Mesa, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 7 are in La Mesa itself and 17 come from towns including San Diego (13, 7 mi), Poway (2, 15 mi) and El Cajon (1, 4 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 5,957 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), value (80%) and quality (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "communication" and "honest". 4 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (5), transmission repair (5), engine repair (4), oil change (3) and A/C repair (2). 10 list staff certifications (ASE) and 19 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 20 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 5 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 12 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around La Mesa, CA, 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.
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Auto Fix
- Mechanic
- Price
- Vehicles
“He's my go to mechanic in town and if for some reason his team can't do a specific job (paint , transmission, exhaust etc), he'll recommend someone who provides the same quality of workmanship.”
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La Mesa Motor Clinic
- Prices
“The owner here knows more about my Prius that they did at Toyota and, unlike the dealership, he does not try to hustle you out of more money with unnecessary repairs.”
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Miramar Automotive & Transmission
- Inspection
- Pictures
- Diagnostic
“Also, I liked the way they create a detailed report describing the condition of the car with pictures, which helped me to make right decisions and you don't need to have deep pockets to get the work done.”
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Japanese Car Masters
- Diagnose
- Mechanic
- Communication
“They are accommodating and will usually get you in for a non-emergency within a week (in contrast to our experiences with the dealerships that often have a backlog of many weeks) and will take your car right away when needed.”
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FTS Auto
- Mechanic
- Brakes
- Pressure
“I'm the kind of person that will get every last mile out of his car before moving onto a new one and FTS auto is my go to shop to keep my car running smoothly with oil changes, new tires, and any other repairs that come up.”
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Motec Auto Care
- Oil
- Honest
- Coffee
“Adopo really came through and put in work for the company there and he fixed up my car real nice everything that he was paid to do was done correctly and I enjoyed the convenient time frame and quickly manner in which my vehicle was repaired as well”
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Kirk's Radiator
- AC
- Work
- Exhaust
“So basic to " tell it like it is" to build a loyal customer service and find all of the repairs were done correctly, and the process of doing business was how ethical business practice can make a day changer.”
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North Park Auto Repair
- Honest
- Smog
- Check
“Awesome people specially Jason ,this review is overdue ,I have been going there for few years with my Mercedes c230 and my 1995 Acura ,from oil change to major work and we are thrilled with the excellent service this shop has...”
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Morena Automotive
- Diagnosed
- Oil
- Upsell
“I brought my daughters car in to diagnose a power steering grind and he took it right in, did the diagnostic, called with an estimate and had the car done in 1 day.”
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John's Automotive Care
“Bryan and John said that they could keep my car safe until I could afford to pay the remainder of the fees and even got my car washed for me so that when I picked it up it was clean and running great.”
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Hunda Automotive
- Honest
- Work
- Plan
“Thanks again to the entire staff Services General repairs & maintenance, Auto A/C recharge, A/C installation & repair, Air conditioning, Auto maintenance, Service not listed”
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Poway Import Auto Experts
- Vehicle
- Towed
- Mechanic
“Called me back with a quote for my catalytic converter within a couple hours, scheduled the repair on the day and time that was most convenient to me, repaired my vehicle in the time frame they said, and called me couple days later to see if everythi...”
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Pacific Auto Service
“I drive 40 minutes just to take all my vehicles to the shop in Miramar because the mechanics are very experienced and Olivier is very knowledgeable in parts upgrades and he will let you know if your vehicle needs any upgrades that will improve your v...”
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Minsky Mercedes
- Vehicle
- Oil
- Engine
“Before I used Mercedes Center on Kearny Messa and they couldn't fix the problem with my Mercedes c63 more than 4 months I spent almost 4k for nothing and I decided to take my car to Minsky Mercedes and BMW and they fixed it within 1 day for 320$”
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Wentworth Automotive
- Smog
- Mechanic
- Work
“I came in spur of the moment, and they got me in within a couple hours, and kindly offered me and my boyfriend a shuttle to somewhere to kill some time while they worked on my car.”
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Certified Car Clinic
- Dyno
- Work
- Fuel
“With all the custom stuff I've done with the truck, it is extremely important to me that I work with a shop that can understand what I've done and still provide an excellent service to my vehicle.”
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Dragonfly Automotive
“My experience with Dragonfly was simply Outstanding and Jericho was superior in every aspect in regards to dealing with the insurance company and with us AND my car looked great !!!”
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Convoy Auto Repair
- Job
- Communication
- Noise
“I was referred to Convoy Auto Repair and called to schedule an appointment to have my A/C checked out as it has been blowing hot air and I wanted to get it fixed before summer came.”
Radiator Repair and Replacement Services in La Mesa, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$107
Maximum cost
$960
National Average
$294
$320
$480
Average price range is based on 343 cost profiles
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Why are shops from other towns listed here?
7 of the 24 shops are in La Mesa; the others come from other towns within 15 mi and carry their own city. Radiator specialists serve a wide area, so the nearest one may well be a town over.
What customers say about technicians in and near La Mesa
- “Our car was having overheating issues and we took it in to Auto Fix on our friend's recommendation.” — customer of Auto Fix
- “They diagnosed and repaired a faulty water pump for my BMW 640i.” — customer of Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Services
- “These guys are awesome! They’ve gone above and beyond to help me take care of some overheating issues with my Jeep.” — customer of Kirk's Radiator
- “The local BMW dealer had quoted me roughly a $2700 repair for a fix on my door locking mechanism and radiator replacement.” — customer of San Diego Performance European
- “Quality, knowledgeable, fast and affordable. Thank you Kirk's radiator and keep up the good work!” — customer of Kirk's Radiator
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.