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Autowerks European
- BMW
- Audi a6
- Team
“Paul and his team at Autowerks European are knowledgeable professionals and we're able to address issues on my F-Type SVR that the Local Dealer was not able to handle”
Best Radiator Repair near South San Francisco, CA
We have 15 technicians in South San Francisco on file. Only the highest-rated make our list: 2 of them made it, along with 22 from towns including San Francisco (5, 7 mi), San Jose (5, 40 mi) and Berkeley (3, 17 mi).
4 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Akins Auto Repair
“They diagnosed my blown water pump, let me know the estimated price (and stuck with it when it came time to pay) and more importantly, got my car in good running shape the next day when they told me it'd take 2.”
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Faxon Garage
- Tires
- The Neighborhood
- Brakes
“I even had a hybrid specific question, and the staff referred me to Luscious Garage (as they work specifically with hybrids), and it makes me even more loyal to Faxon for my regular maintenance.”
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Michael & Company
- Oil
- Old Car
- Communication
“As it was already overdue, Kay kindly squeezed it into his already busy Friday schedule and kept his promise to have it back to me by the end of the day so I'd have it available for the weekend.”
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G-F Automotive
- Mechanic
- Computer
- Job
“Because of the Service they've provided me, my Dad brought his cars to them, One of my Mom & Dad's best friends also brought their cars to them, and I have no-idea how many more have sought the service of the team at G-F just simply from the word of ...”
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Argonaut Garage
- Inspection
- Second Opinion
- Pictures
“Detailed, color-coded estimates with pics, videos, notes and smart, kind and personable service technicians that call you and talk through everything, keep you up to date, never ever leave you guessing.”
Listed for drivers in and around South San Francisco, 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: South San Francisco, CA
The 24 technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 5,463 reviews; 23 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 (94%), quality (83%) and value (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "communication", "diagnosis" and "honest". 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), oil change (3) and timing belt replacement (2). 8 list staff certifications (ASE) and 20 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 63 years. 2 offer financing; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 13 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the technicians on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 6 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?
2 of the 24 shops are in South San Francisco; the others come from other towns within 40 mi. Radiator specialists serve a wide area, so the nearest one may well be a town over.
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Extra Care Auto Repair – San Bruno
- Drive
- Inspection
- Mechanic
“They walked me through what they were going to do, any initial assumptions, took the time to elaborate on why they believed the initial assumptions, and then were incredibly communicative on what they learned before providing a recommendation.”
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Autotech San Ramon
“Lauren, who always answers the phone is kind, patient (especially for those who aren't experts at cars) and is especially wonderful in providing the best service for my sister (who is disabled) and her car.”
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International Sport Motors
- Team
- The Future
- Diagnosis
“Not only did ISM provide a thorough service, give me a detailed report with photos - which I then brought to my dealer, they helped me maximize my warranty and were totally kind and practical about that.”
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Royal Auto Mechanic
“I was about to buy a used mazda for $20k, but William and the Team at Royal Auto Mechanic did a diagnostic audit of the car and informed me that I would have done a bad investment.”
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Stevens Creek Automotive
“A coworker recommended this place after I needed some repairs done, Bering new to the area and not much of a car guy I was very apprehensive about finding a new mechanic but the owner and staff put me at ease.”
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Auto Repair Specialist
- Smog
- Integrity
- Vehicle
“No one enjoys having to bring their car to a shop when things go wrong, especially the anxieties of paying for a mechanic to fix those problems, if they can at all….”
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Alpha & Omega Auto Repair Inc
- Price
- Team
- Fluids
“God bless his heart very loving and understandable guy doesn't rush takes his time guide's you thru the steps most importantly he doesn't get over on you thank god for such a wonderful being❤”
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Holland Car Care
- Team
- Diagnosis
- Communication
“They have a nice little sitting area so I could work remotely while I got my oil change but also if you don't want to wait there they provide a car service to drive you to work or home.”
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Autometrics
- Alfredo
- Safety
- Mechanic
“We bring our vehicles to Autometrics, not only because Victor and Alfredo are such friendly folk, but because we have confidence that they will give our cars the care and service they need to keep on going reliably”
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Dana Meyer Auto Care
“We were pleased with our experience and the advice we received, and if we have to acquire another car will take it there for repairs based on the knowledge and integrity they displayed.”
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Pacific Auto Works
“We we're feeling fine about it cause visibly the tires looked fine but we thought we should at least add more air to the tire or talk to the auto body shop that was across the street.”
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George's Automotive Services
“As a heads up, like some small auto repair garages, there is little extra room to park your car, which can be a hassle, but that's also a good sign that people want to do business with them.”
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Berkeley Motor Works Inc
- Diagnostic
- Knowledge
- Mechanic
“They did a great job re-welding the tail pipe and correctly installing a new Weber carburetor after that work had been done improperly by another shop--that I will not name.”
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Auto City Repair
- Vehicles
- Honest
- Engine
“I parked in front of this shop, headed to my hotel after 18 hrs of driving (with everything I own in my car) and a gentleman, Arturo Nieto, came outside and offered to let me park in the business space so that my belongings would be safe.”
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GIC Car Clinic
- Inspection
- Evaluation
- Work
“They were also happy to keep my car at the shop an extra day or two while I waited for my comprehensive insurance for the new catalytic converter to take effect, as well as finding a different style of cat shield that seems like it should work better...”
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Pete's
- Diagnostic
- Management
- Team
“I drive an older model Mercedes ('84 300CD) and they've been really helpful in maintaining service, replacing parts, and helping me save money whenever possible.”
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German Auto Sport
- Inspection
- Integrity
- Mechanic
“Though spending money on car repairs is never fun, Justin and the team at German Auto Sport had great communication and provided a thorough breakdown of what the car needed and why.”
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Woodard's Automotive
- Pricing
“They pushed and pulled strings to get it done and I was able to pick the car up at the end of the day and drive home to LA in time for Thanksgiving Dinner thanks to them.”
Radiator Repair and Replacement Services in South San Francisco, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$110
Maximum cost
$989
National Average
$303
$330
$495
Average price range is based on 503 cost profiles
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