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Kiwi's Auto Repair
- Driving
- Brakes
- Work
“I have been taking my car here for service and repairs since I moved to Santa Barbara a couple years ago, and my family has been taking their cars to Kiwi's as well (Toyotas and Mercedes).”
Best Radiator Repair in Santa Barbara, CA
24 technicians listed · 10 in Santa Barbara · 6 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Kennedy's Automotive
- Team
- Phone
- Reviews
“Angela responded to our desperate call the following morning and not only got us in first thing, but the techs diagnosed the problem quickly— Angela even took my husband out and pointed out the damage on the underside, explaining everything to him.”
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Santa Barbara Autowerks
- BMW
- Audi
- Mechanic
“Still, when I went there to pick up my car, Hector gave me a detailed estimate of everything that would have to be done, patiently explained to me everything, didn't charge me anything, and still changed a headlight bulb.”
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Swedemasters
- Saab
- Feel
- Professional
“After some less than desirable encounters with our local Volvo dealer we brought our XC90 to Swede Masters and we couldn't be happier.”
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Classic Design German Car Specialist
- Mechanic
- Fair
- Price
“The best place to go if you need your car fixed the owner is very nice and knows what he's doing even the price is really good so try them before going to other places High recommended five star”
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Figueroa Street Complete Auto Care
- Job
- Morning
- Garage
“Being the straight up honest hard working Americans that they are they changed the spark plugs another automotive shop had put in and it instantly made the engine return to normal...”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Barbara, 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: Santa Barbara, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 10 are in Santa Barbara itself and 14 come from towns including Ventura (6, 26 mi), Goleta (5, 6 mi) and Carpinteria (2, 11 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 3,104 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (90%) and value (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest", "communication" and "fair". 6 are open on Saturdays. 1 shows a license on its website; 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 3 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?
21 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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Ken Symer Automotive
- Mechanic
- Price
“Chris fixed up my tundra same day for a couple hundred dollars after the first mechanic I called told me I would need a new engine… The whole team was super friendly and helpful.”
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Goleta Radiator & Auto Repair
- Team
- Honest
- Leak
“Being the owner of several classic along with 3 work trucks and two sports cars I've been to most of the mechanics in town until I went to Javier at goleta radiator and automotive.”
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S.B. Motor Works
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
- Price
“He owned a shop out of state and recently relocated to SB, which is why reviews aren't in yet, but word has spread quickly, and all of our friends now go to his shop.”
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AGS Rebuilders Inc
- Alternator
- Starter
- Price
“I've been bringing my starters and alternators here for 42 years and the man that I worked for as a kid was coming here long before that when Matt's dad, Al, owned the place.”
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Eric Krebs Automotive
- Communication
- Light
- Vehicle
“Overall, my experience with Erik Kreb Automotive was fantastic, and I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of a reliable, skilled mechanic for their Volkswagen or any other vehicle.”
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A & E Automotive
- Oil
- Report
- Communication
“2024) was as it has been for the two years or so they've been working on my car: good analysis of car problems and needs, clear explanations of what's being done and close adherence to estimates after the work was completed.”
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ATG Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Trust
- Work
“Got a call each time an aspect of the job was completed and was provided with updated repair plans as well as any price and time differences these changes may incur.”
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Fairview Motors Brakes & Alignment
- Vehicle
- Honest
- Mechanic
“I left with a car in the best shape it's been in years, information about any future work I might need to get done, a warranty I know I can trust, a shop I know I can go back to for any work I can't do, and a smile on my face.”
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Bob's Garage
“I actually know him personally and he's a very honest man you will never get cheated you know when they finished with your car it is fixed right very rare do you have to ever go back it's very clean.”
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Hien's Auto Repair
“In fact he has told us nothing is wrong with our cars, when we thought there was something wrong.”
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Ruben Clark Auto
“Excellent customer service!”
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AWS Automotive
- Diagnostic
- Technician
- Report
“The team is down to earth with a good sense of humor, but with an even higher sense of professionalism, and explains things patiently or even showed me physically the parts to be done.”
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Dylan's Automotive
- Mechanic
- Future
- Work
“Elliott Automotive is located here to great service top-notch, they got right to the problem fix my heat shield and I was out of there 15minutes wow great service the young man that works there is fantastic will be back and tell a friend!!!”
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Rock Long's Automotive
- Price
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“My brother and I have been with Rocky and Sean for over 25 years, and as all the other reviews state, accurate and timely repairs rate more than 5 stars.”
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Tandil Auto Service
- Prices
“I was in a pinch and needed someone to check out my car ASAP after some symptoms came up that could have been only a small oil leak or potentially something much worse- Israel told me to bring the car by that same day for him to just take a quick loo...”
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California Auto Plus
- Mechanic
- Price
“Carlos is all of these and I highly recommend that you should take your car here and you will be treated with kindness and fairness from both Carlos and Brian.”
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Concours Motors Auto Repair
- Inspection
- Audi
- Drive
“Whether you're in need of routine maintenance or facing a complex repair, entrust your vehicle to Concours Motors for an experience that transcends the ordinary and sets a new benchmark for automotive service excellence.”
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Associated Tire Brakes & Alignment
“Its a no brainer, I tell all my friends and they are also faithful customers now because they are just always honest, knowledgeable and fair to all their customers.”
Radiator Repair and Replacement Services in Santa Barbara, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$115
Maximum cost
$1034
National Average
$316
$345
$517
Typical price range is based on 474 cost profiles
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