Northwestern Tire Co
“Called before they even opened due to a flat trailer tire- was able to get a new tire mounted & balanced right away without affecting my work day.”
Best Radiator Repair in Minneapolis, MN
18 technicians listed · all 18 in Minneapolis · 3 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
North Country Tire Service
“I have been going there for 30 years, never had to bring a vehicle back for a second time, always fixed right and on time.”
Hawkins Automotive Inc
“They diagnosed what was wrong with my car and when their quote for a full repair was out of my budget they helped me find lower cost temporary solutions all while being super kind and understanding.”
Lowry Repair Center
“John was very straightforward and honest about what needed fixing on my car, took the time to answer ALL my questions and had it done on the timeline he laid out from the start.”
DJ Foreign Auto Care
“The Service was absolutely amazing, the work was done right and in a reasonable amount of time, the Customer Service was excellent as well, I would definitely recommend this place to family and friends.”
Action Auto Systems
“They were very good about explaining the work needed and the associated cost.”
Listed for drivers in and around Minneapolis, MN, these 18 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: Minneapolis, MN
All 18 technicians we list here are in Minneapolis itself. We have 19 technicians in Minneapolis on file; this page shows the highest-rated 18. The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 3,449 reviews; 14 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%), quality (79%) and value (58%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest", "fair" and "diagnosis". 3 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (3), brakes (2), engine repair (2) and transmissions (2). 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 10 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 2 offer financing; 4 give free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. 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?
16 of the 18 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.
Turbo Tim's Anything Automotive
“Quick and easy online and text scheduling and communication, transparent pricing/fees and exceptional service all around.”
Hage-Kobany Transmissions & Auto Service
“Work was done quickly we really appreciated their help with an odd transmission.”
Starr Automotive
“I would recommend them to anyone they found a problem that three other mechanics could not”
Mr Tire Northeast
“Honest about my car details and didn't try to charger me for unnecessary stuff.”
Kennedy Transmission
“They serviced my older Rav4 transmission in a complete and professional manner and communicated, very well, what procedures were completed, and answered other questions I had above and beyond what was expected”
Dimond Auto Repair LLC
“They even came and picked my car up when I was laid up and couldn't drive.”
Roaldo's Auto Service
“I was stranded near their shop with a broken down car and he towed me to his shop 10 minutes after calling.”
Midwest Auto Repair
“Very quick and reliable work at prices you can trust to be fair.”
37th Street Garage
“Best mechanic in twin cities been coming here since 2014 and the only mechanic I trust with my car.”
Craftsman Radiator Covers
“Also, when we told him that we had a baby at home, he offered to put an additional “lip” on the pieces to protect them from being able to be pulled off the wall.”
58th Street Service
“Some of the fastest and best priced service I've ever seen and the owner (and dog) were so friendly.”
J P Complete Auto Care
“Great service, reasonable labor rates with little or no markup on parts.”
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