R & R Auto Repair
“I had been very nervous about going to a shop and being taken advantage of but every step of the way the let me know how much things would cost and I never felt like I was being scammed.”
Best Radiator Repair in Sacramento, CA
24 technicians listed · 22 in Sacramento · 4 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Smog Mart
“There was a minor hiccup when a part I needed for the light test arrived damaged but it wasn't their fault & they prioritized the work once the good part arrived.”
Advanced Auto Center
“When I recently picked up my car, the man behind the counter answered my questions and then said "Justin knows your car and can give you any other information you need.”
Hal's Auto Care
“One of our cars is 17 years old and they have helped keep her running and I always feel they are honest with what needs repaired and never pressured us to add on unnecessary work like other auto shops do.”
Frank's Automotive
“The receptionist Sharon was very helpful and knowledgeable, I found she represented Frank's very professionally and easy going just talking to her about my car's situation over the phone.”
Standard Auto Care
“Standard Auto Care is a great shop we use them at my work for our light duty vehicle repairs the work is amazing always done right on time and as quoted Tom and his crew are phenomenal I recommend Standard Auto Care to EVERYONE that has a vehicle iss...”
Listed for drivers in and around Sacramento, 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: Sacramento, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 22 are in Sacramento itself and 2 come from West Sacramento (5 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.8 across 3,794 reviews; 20 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 (86%), quality (75%) and value (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "fair". 4 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (4), transmission repair (4), auto diagnostics (3), radiator repair (3) and alternator repair (2). 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 6 offer financing; 10 are family- or locally-owned and 11 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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?
All 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.
West Coast Auto Care
“The only place I will go, we love the staff, Kelly is amazing, took my car here for an oil change and they got me in and out so quick period love their customer service Shah is amazing.”
Polar Bear Auto Care
“But chose to be honest and give me a good deal friendly staff and I like the dogs and decent atmosphere It's down for over 4 months and the dealership turned down and working on it”
Irc- Import Repair Center
“Top notch shop they get all my personal vehicle and we use them for alpt of our work issues vary knowledgeable I recommend them highly this shop its clean and ⁷professional”
Armpro Auto Services
“Gnel displays a level of integrity and professionalism so hard to find these days - I will definitely make the out of town drive for my future auto needs”
Florin Automotive Repair
“I could not have afforded to pay them what the peace of mind and knowledge I was in good hands, let alone the quick turn around back onto the road was worth to me and my family.”
Nor Cal Performance
“I also did an oil change which comes with a free bumper to bumper inspection and with that they were able to let me see areas that needed work in the near future and other that were coming up.”
Sacramento Specialty Automotive
“Once the work got under way, they provided me with regular progress reports and notified me whenever they discovered anything out of the ordinary that would add to the cost of the repairs.”
Mike and Sons Automotive
“I hate calling any auto shop for repair because 1, I am a woman so I don't like being talked down to and 2, I don't know anything about auto mechanics and then being billed for things I don't understand.”
German Motors
“He gets why I continue to piece her back together and why I choose to continue driving a vehicle with nearly 185k miles on it rather than giving in for something newer.”
Freeport Automotive
“Used to deliver parts for this company really like their leadership and customer service so I made it my goal to give them my 1st option for my brake repair.”
Black Rock Automotive
“Several issues addressed: Twice had to test new brakes hard and they worked; Engine no longer stalls on rapid stops; Not hearing exhaust leak any more; Car just passed smog check.”
Paul's Automotive
“I called the shop and Craig advised me to loosen the cap on the cooling system reservoir to avoid pressure causing additional fluid to be expelled and to drive to the shop.”
Glen's Complete Automotive Services
“He asked myself and every guest sincerely how we were doing, not only their car haha, and when I had questions last time for a bigger repair, he explained things so simply.”
Fort Sutter Automotive
“My first experience here was several years ago,when Nick fixed a problem which had been causing exhaust to enter the cabin so I had been driving with all windows down -- while I waited and for a reasonable pric.”
A-1 Auto Repair
“One time, years ago, when I had an issue with my tires as I was driving, I pulled into his shop and he took time to help me even if though he isn't a tire guy.”
Carson Automotive Repair
“Carson Automotive Repair is top Notch, quality service, friendly atmosphere they know what they're doing and they won't beat around the bush they will tell you what your problem is and if you want it fixed they'll fix it !!”
Overstreet Auto Repair by Polar Bear
“The main thing about this repair company is that they are super at diagnosing what's wrong or what is needed, their price estimates and final costs are very reasonable, and they fix it right the first time so I don't have to worry later.”
Affordable Automotive
“Always great service here ,had a fuel pump replaced on my wife's Chevy Suburban years ago and was so impressed with them that when the Chevy started acting up again recently, we had it towed to Affordable Auto again, with quite a few issues this time...”
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