Best Smog Station and Auto Repair
“Great service ask for Peter he is very friendly I recommend 💯 percentage on doing your smog here thank you so much”
Best Radiator Repair in National City, CA
15 technicians listed · 6 in National City · 4 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
MCI Auto Repair
“They diagnosed the issue quickly, communicated clearly, and completed the repair with real attention to detail.”
Cool Way Radiator & Air Conditioning
“I drove almost 2 hours to get my truck to this shop and would do it all over again, and refer anybody and everybody that needs a/c work.”
Ace Radiator
“These guys busted my part's out in record time highly-qualified people very satisfied with the outcome on my heatexchanger oil cooler and intake”
M & R Transmission
“Outstanding customer service, attentive to our needs, very professional and knowledgeable, fast, friendly and fair prices, would highly recommend this shop for all your mechanical needs.”
Highland Service
“I felt very comfortable with him and the repairs that my car needed.”
Listed for drivers in and around National City, 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: National City, CA
Of the 15 technicians we list here, 6 are in National City itself and 9 come from San Diego (8, 12 mi) and El Cajon (1, 12 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.9 across 3,982 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price" and "diagnosis". 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2010. 2 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 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; 7 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 2 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?
9 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.
All-Pro Auto Repair
“I take all the vehicles to his shop and never had any problems since.”
Freddy's Auto Repair
“One of the best mechanics I have every known”
Advanced Auto Body Group
“Excellent costomer service Fast work paint looks like very good quality.”
North Park Auto Repair
“I rarely write reviews but this auto shop is honest, knowledgable, and very easy to work with.”
Morena Automotive
“These guys busted their butts to get my A/C issues diagnosed and fully repaired in half a day.”
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John's Automotive Care
“The best service I ever had Rick and the team are super professional and more important than anything.”
Minsky Mercedes
“I've been coming here Everytime for every Benz I get, and they've always taken care of me.”
Rancho Auto Service
“Rancho Auto Service has great customer service and did excellent work on my car.”
Dragonfly Automotive
“Brought my car to them after a recent trip to the dealership, and Dragonfly very clearly indicated what really mattered in terms of what attention my vehicle needs.”
Why these companies made our list
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