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Safe Auto Service
- Driving
- Brakes
- Safety
“There's probably been a time when we've all felt like we've been overcharged for some type of repairs but the problem with mine was something minor and they were honest about it.”
Best Radiator Repair in Meriden, CT
24 technicians listed · 6 in Meriden · 8 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Duddie Automotive LLC
“Joe and his crew were fantastic, they looked-over my prospective purchase thoroughly and Joe explained things he was seeing and how certain things work, which was invaluable.”
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Checkered Flag Auto
- Vehicle
- Price
- Mechanics
“I have called plenty of times different towing shops but this is the fastest and reliable shop ever if I could give them 10 stars I will thank you Xberisha”
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Perfection Automotive
“And I had a decent amount of work done on my vehicle, and when I left Perfection Auto my vehicle felt brand new, it honestly felt like a different vehicle.”
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L & M Garage LLC
- Prices
“I really appreciate that and especially because I never feel like I've been taken advantage of or ripped off, actually just the opposite, sometimes I feel like they don't charge enough”
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Obselite Performance LLC
- Pictures
- Price
- Communication
“Been working with these guys for almost a year now with my fleet work van for my job and a few things they did for me on my personal car and I'm always happy with the work and the price.”
Listed for drivers in and around Meriden, CT, 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: Meriden, CT
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 6 are in Meriden itself and 18 come from towns including Bristol (5, 13 mi), New Haven (2, 17 mi) and Cheshire (1, 5 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 2,501 reviews; 15 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 (94%), quality (88%) and value (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest", "diagnosis" and "warranty". 8 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are air conditioning services (2), brake services (2) and tires (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 14 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 59 years. 3 offer financing; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 4 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.
Are the longer-established listed shops a safer bet?
19 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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Black Bear Auto
- Job
- Mechanic
- Warranty
“What I most appreciate about the service is that his mechanics check my car over thoroughly every time I get an oil change and alert me to potential and immediate problems.”
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Computer Tune & Lube
“I highly recommend bringing your car to be serviced here as you will be treated like family and they will make sure you are 100% taken care of before leaving.”
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East Rock Auto Repair Inc
- Estimate
- Honest
- Pictures
“East Rock Auto Repair worked us in to their schedule and completed not only the most urgently needed repairs, but also addressed some issues that would have to have been fixed when we returned home to Virginia.”
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Mad Hatter Mufflers & Auto Repair
- Exhaust
- Emissions
- Price
“Had a great experience at Mad Hatter while getting my valve cover gasket replaced they inspected other parts of the car and found some other problems.”
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Copeland Auto Repair
- Oil
- Honest
- Technician
“I would highly recommend the shop to you for that reason I called Randy at 12:30 on Monday and he got me in first thing on Tuesday the repair was done quickly politely and very economically.”
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Saf-T Auto Centers
- Diagnosed
- Oil
- Battery
“Neil did a great job explaining what was going on with my car to me and when I couldn't pick it up before closing the lockbox key pickup was easy and convenient!”
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Economy Transmission
“Then i took the truck to economy and they took great care of me found the issue, radiator hose clamp was loose and made truck go into limp mode ,LOW COOLANT!”
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Di Giovanni's Auto Services Inc
- Honest
- Prices
“Had my car serviced and thought they were fair in pricing, fairly new to area and looking for a reputable fair new mechanic, I think I finally found one in Di Giovanni's.”
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All-Tech Automotive
- Transmission
- Truck
- Price
“He ended up telling me it was just an issue with an exhaust hanger and he did a temporary fix since the problem wouldn't cause damage to the car or leave me stranded.”
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Hometown Garage
- Brake
- Fair
- No Surprises
“They send you an estimate via text which allows you to approve or deny the services they're recommending and they even upload photos of your vehicle so you know exactly what you're looking at.”
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Central Connecticut Tire & Services
- Efficient
- Mechanic
- Price
“When I cheerfully and politely asked a question about how the alignment went and why on the bill write up one of the wheels was still out a couple degrees, the guy at the counted had a bad attitude about it.”
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Leether Automotive
- Mechanic
- Price
- Honest
“Truthfully, though, I can't speak for the rest of the state, because i stopped shopping around the day I found Leether Automotive twenty-plus years ago.”
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Auto Repairs Unlimited
- Vehicle
- Honest
“Friendly and knowledgeable staff.”
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Tripp's Service Center LLC
- Money
- Price
- Mechanic
“He is always honest, discussing alternatives, telling me what really needs to be done and what I can postpone or ignore, and looking for ways to avoid expensive repairs.”
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Corbin Carb Auto Service and Repair
“He is the most honest mechanic I've ever met, and gives great prices.”
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J's Auto Sales & Repair II LLC
“The incredible team at J's Auto went above and beyond, accommodating a complex repair on the same day, prioritizing our needs, and even working past their closing hours to ensure we were fully supported.”
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McCreary Auto Services
- Prices
“He didn't try to up-sell me or take advantage of my situation, when I asked how soon we could get the work done he told me he'd have it ready by the end of the day.”
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D & R Service Center
“The2 ate the best”
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