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Miramar Automotive & Transmission
- Oil
- Upsell
- Pictures
“I was never forced to buy anything and the best part is that they send you pictures of every issue with a brief explanation to help you understand what is going on.”
Best Radiator Repair in San Diego, CA
24 technicians listed · 20 in San Diego · 7 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Japanese Car Masters
- Vehicle
- Oil
- Mechanic
“April even Showed me some simulations on the computer of what my car was experiencing as well as help me with a very easy and inexpensive financing option that made it possible for me to fix my car properly.”
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FTS Auto
- Tires
- Drive
- Brakes
“The last time I was there, I had authorized them to replace two parts, but after replacing the less expensive one the problem was solved so the cost came in at about a third of the original estimate.”
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Motec Auto Care
- Team
- Pool Table
- Honest
“Raul and his team deliver quality work and do not cut corners in anything even when it would be much more convenient and cost-effective for them to just settle and do the bare minimum.”
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North Park Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Diagnosed
- Smog
“We were ready to pay $125 for them looking at it which we would've been glad to do so because they were just so kind to us but told us it wasn't necessary and to just go ahead and enjoy our day and best of luck to us.”
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Morena Automotive
- Mechanic
- Money
- Oil
“Car repairs/maintenance used to be beyond my comprehension for the most part, but Brian and the team always talk and show me in a way that I'm able to understand.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Diego, 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: San Diego, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 20 are in San Diego itself and 4 come from San Marcos (21 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.5 to 4.9 across 6,522 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (81%) and punctuality (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "price" and "honest". 7 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), engine repair (3), transmission repair (3), brake services (2) and check engine light (2). 9 list staff certifications (ASE) and 23 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 4 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 12 list coupons or special offers. 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?
20 of the 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.
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John's Automotive Care
“Their comprehensive report will allow me to take a stab and learning some new things by doing it myself, but anything that I can't figure out, going back to John's, no question about it.”
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Pacific Auto Service
“It's Always my Greatest Pleasure Having My Van Serviced at Pacific Auto Service - They are Very Professional - Friendly - Efficient - Prompt & Reasonably Priced - God Bless them All!”
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Minsky Mercedes
- Charged
- Pressure
- Oil
“I found them on Google and called yesterday on my day off to see if I could get in for a few noise issues on my BMW 335i and they were able to accommodate and inspected my vehicle immediately upon arrival.”
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Wentworth Automotive
- Inspection
- Fuel
- Mechanic
“Very friendly staff, kept me up to date with the maintenance process and let me honestly know exactly what's needed and what could wait for preventative maintenance.”
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Dragonfly Automotive
“Not only did they diagnose and fix the issue with precision, but they also took the time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand, empowering me as a customer.”
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Convoy Auto Repair
- Inspection
- Smog
- Communication
“They were incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and understanding, taking the time to explain everything that needed to be fixed and prioritizing repairs based on my budget.”
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Ray Frey Auto Center Inc
“As i sat in the lobby today I listened to him help 2 different people, one he spent 5 min doing some research on the guys problem and told him what to go do and if that didnt solve the problem..”
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Cass Street Automotive
- Inspection
- Diagnosis
- Communication
“Cass Street automotive is one of the best places I've ever took my car to get a oil change Randy was super nice very professional and got the job done My car rides smoothly I recommend this place to anyone who wants to get the oil change art car look...”
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Sheens Auto Care
- Job
- Estimate
- Work
“Even with a surprise additional broken part discovered during repair (but not the diagnostic step), he quickly communicated the unexpected additional issue, waived the labor cost, and still completed all the car work by end of business day.”
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Centric Auto Repair
- Diagnosed
- Tow
- Rental Car
“They took the time to explain everything from the inspection report so I could understand, never pressured me to do anything I didn't want to now, I received text updates throughout the days they serviced my car and they gave it back to me freshly wa...”
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Mission Village Auto Care
- Work
- Reviews
- Job
“I got text updates and calls to let me know the pricing and progress as well as the diagnostics for my battery showing it needed to be replaced, but I never felt pressured or hustled.”
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Allen's Wrench
“Basically, I needed a new starter, and I opted for an after market one even though I was advised against it (Honda's is like three times more expensive).”
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Advantec Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Fair
- Team
“Advanced Tech auto repair has been servicing my Chevy Cruze for sometime and has never failed me in offering advice and service they're always extra friendly and ready to assist”
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Caledonian Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- 2014
- Engine
“Finding a trustworthy local auto shop can be a bit of a pain and dealerships can be pretty expensive, finally got lucky with trusting reviews because the reviews for Caledonian were spot on.”
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Tony's Lube & Tune
“First or all, all the other mechanics I went to wanted to change my entire drums when I only really needed a new shoe, and secondly he's cheaper than anyone else by FAR.”
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Auto Guys
- Oil
- Up Sell
- Work
“Don is honest and tells me upfront what my car will need now and later with estimates of the cost beforehand -their prices are reasonable and I trust the work they do.”
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M & C Auto Repair
- Diagnosis
- Competitive
- Engine
“I send my mom, aunts, and sisters there without thinking twice, but anytime I've double checked a quote or diagnosis, they've always come up fully correct and honest in their assessments.”
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Sam Lee Auto Repair
- Job
- Team
- Mechanic
“What a great shop Harry and the team go above and beyond,its so hard to find , quality work ,honest and at good price thank you for your integrity guys”
Radiator Repair and Replacement Services in San Diego, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$125
Maximum cost
$1123
National Average
$344
$375
$562
Typical price range is based on 309 cost profiles
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