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House Automotive
- Macan
- Flatbed
- Car Wash
“House has been taking care of my vehicle for a couple years now and have always done an excellent job, with transparency, and top notch customer service.”
Best Radiator Repair in Pasadena, CA
24 technicians listed · 21 in Pasadena · 12 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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European Auto Hause
- Oil
- 2004
- Dealership
“Cleaned the intake and did a oil change with synthetic oil change and also the tints thanx never ever would step foot in another mechanic shop ever ever in my living life again!”
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Gabriel's Auto Service
- Mechanic
- Intake
- Trust
“He told me what was going on with my car and gave me honest advice on what to do without making me feel pressured to spend an arm and a leg on my car.”
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EMX Auto Repair
- Diagnose
- Matter
- Pressure
“I recently had the pleasure of bringing my car into EMX Auto Repair in Pasadena, owned and operated by Robert Essagholean, and I must say, I couldn't be happier with the service I received.”
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Mitch's Auto
- Team
- Future
- Fair
“Anyone who lives in LA knows how much of a beating cars take in this town, how expensive they are to fix, and how difficult it can be to find an honest mechanic when you need one.”
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Del Mar Auto & Radiator Service
- Oil
- Quality
- Job
“Hutch was able to have our car ready by the following early afternoon, he knew we had to go out of town so he was able to get the job done quickly for us.”
Listed for drivers in and around Pasadena, 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.
Area overview: Pasadena, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 21 are in Pasadena itself and 3 come from South Pasadena (2, 3 mi) and Los Angeles (1, 16 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,939 reviews; 14 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 (91%), quality (83%) and value (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest", "fair" and "diagnosis". 12 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 76 years. 3 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 10 of the technicians on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 4 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.
Why are shops from other towns listed here?
21 of the 24 shops are in Pasadena; the others come from other towns within 20 mi. Radiator specialists serve a wide area, so the nearest one may well be a town over.
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Certified Auto Repair Specialist
- Reviews
- Toyota
- Dealership
“...I appreciate the work Edwin, Alan, and the crew at Certified Auto Repair Specialist all do to ensure that my family vehicles are safe and running in as good of condition as possible”
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Independent German Car Services
- Fair
- Mechanic
- BMW
“I took my 2008 A4 in for service, after three visits to diagnose the problem and it still persisting on the third try he sent me out with a fixed car and *no charge*!!”
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Island Tire & Service
“These guys were way cheaper than any other quote I got, broke down the spec sheet and what changes were made, and what I could do to get even better alignment with my modified suspension.”
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Hrant Auto Service
“This place is honest, respects your time, very reasonable prices for basic car stuff and he has great recommendations for other places that do the stuff he doesn't.”
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Universal Automotive Service
- Father
- Team
- Engine
“I went on a day where they weren't too busy and they were able to pull off the broken one in a couple of minutes and install the replacement when I got it a week later”
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Independent Volvo Service
- Honest
- Prices
“I drive a Mercedes Benz and I wouldn't take it anywhere else I found out about them through my boss they never failed to provide the best service at a great price”
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Hyarcs Auto Repair
- Tire
- Leak
- Pre Purchase Inspection
“My husband was having a hard time getting our commuter car to pass the smog but Edward was able to work his magic and fixed everything that was needed to be fixed.”
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A. German Auto Services
- Work
- Mechanic
- Prices
“Yes, the wait could be a bit longer but after sitting around the shop for 30 minutes, I can see the team just want to do the best work possible for every customer before attending to the next.”
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Advance Auto
- Catalytic Converter
- Truck
- Quality
“Kirk was great, I took in my '71 Datsun 510 for a new exhaust and he already knew how it gets routed and was familiar with the car before he even looked under..”
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Complete Auto Repair Specialist
“Daniel was so incredibly helpful and considerate to the point of being willing to drive to pick up a part for me to help me get my car back in running condition as soon as possible.”
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Whities Automotive
“I left the area and ended up at another shop mostly out of convenience, but I was getting ripped off so I gave Barbara a call and grarefully, she remembered me.”
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Demerjian Auto Services
- Smog
- Prices
“If you dont know much about cars and are unsure where to take yours, bring it here and rest assured everyone here is trustworthy (aka they will not replace your radiator if you take it there for a brake change).”
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Goodwill Auto Repair
“Good service”
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Jack's Auto Repair
- Honest
- Price
- Mechanic
“I finally took it to a shop, and they discovered that the radiator was definitely bad, but that there was evidence the thermostat housing was leaking coolant and even showed me the leak when the radiator was off.”
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Premium Mechanics
- Prices
“Great shop friendly and trustworthy.”
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One Time Auto Elec Auto Repair
- Pricing
- Technician
“Excellent mechanic fair fast honest helpful will tell you if you really needed the work another mechanic said you needed and save you money and your car”
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Larry's Union Service
- Cost
- Mechanic
“Ive been ripped of by so many garages, its very comforting to know that youre being told the truth and not overcharged or scammed for more repairs than you need.”
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ARC
“Great shop”
Radiator Repair and Replacement Services in Pasadena, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$120
Maximum cost
$1078
National Average
$330
$360
$539
Typical price range is based on 452 cost profiles
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