Viking Foreign Auto Parts
“Chris worked on my old VW, and he and his team are that rare combination of skilled, efficient, honest, and communicative.”
Best Radiator Repair in Novato, CA
15 technicians listed · 6 in Novato · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Marin European Auto Service
“He can usually get me in pretty quickly and he gets it finished as promised.”
Genuine Motors
“Jeff and the crew are honest, and will repair or maintain your vehicle as needed.”
Anthony's Automotive
“Russell was very helpful and gave me a quote, but unfortunately the parts weren't available the same day.”
Swedish Auto Services
“I appreciated Clay patience with explaining the work he did & I like that I was shown the old parts.”
Scan Auto
“The best and some of the most honest mechanics I have ever encountered, they are quick, effective, straight shooters and they don't try to upsell you they just tell it to you like it is, I have saved myself thousands of dollars in repairs already from the honest quality mechanics over here at scan Auto!”
Listed for drivers in and around Novato, 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: Novato, CA
Of the 15 technicians we list here, 6 are in Novato itself and 9 come from San Rafael (8, 7 mi) and San Anselmo (1, 8 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 774 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "communication" and "honest". 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 74 years. 3 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the technicians on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 3 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?
11 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.
Auto Repair Specialist
“Friendly, fast and the best price I could find in Marin for a smog check.”
All Autos
“When you drive an old beat-up Prius like mine, you want a mechanic like Yann who will give you an honest assessment and keep it running safely without trying to upsell you.”
Easy Automotive
“Always feel that I get a true explanation of what my car needs done and options open to me- efficiency, value and confidence 👍”
Heynneman European
“In just one day, I went from failing smog to getting the necessary repairs, re-testing, and passing without any hassle.”
Dependable Tire & Brake
“Moreover, they have managed to find and resolve problems for friends I have referred, who were told by other mechanics that the problem was too difficult to diagnose or too expensive to resolve.”
A & C Auto Air & Radiator
“Fast diagnostic and got right on the repair of leak in radiator cap and hose.”
Bill Arnold Independent BMW Repair
“So I decided that I need to share this with everybody who owns the BMW and is looking for a shop that they can trust is not going to rip them off for time and minor things that they do”
Beckstrom Automotive Service
“I always appreciate them because I don't have much to worry about when it comes to getting it done right.”
Auto Europa
“They got my car all fixed up in a couple of days and kept me up to date on what else I should do to keep my car in top working order.”
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