Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center
“Unlike some other mechanics, they refrain from recommending unnecessary services, ensuring a transparent and trustworthy experience.”
Best Radiator Repair in Traverse City, MI
10 technicians listed · 8 in Traverse City · 2 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Sullivan Auto Clinic
“I am from out of town, and they took care of my brakes in a timely fashion considering I had no appointment.”
Car Repairs Inc
“These guys are fantastic, they definitely communicate well, prices are definitely reasonable, and he's honest which is huge.”
Quinn's Auto Clinic
“They an amazing job, they even pointed out a couple issues I needed to address and fixed them.”
Bradley's Garage
“Had him handle an inspection on a car I was looking at (I am out of state) and he was quick, thorough and gave great feedback.”
Peninsula Automotive
“I am so happy to have my car back, and feel confident with the repair work completed.”
Listed for drivers in and around Traverse City, MI, these 10 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: Traverse City, MI
Of the 10 technicians we list here, 8 are in Traverse City itself and 2 come from Elk Rapids (1, 14 mi) and Rapid City (1, 16 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 528 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), value (91%) and quality (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis" and "honest". 2 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE). 2 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 23 years. 1 offers financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 2 of the technicians on this page and 2 publish a contact page. 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?
8 of the 10 shops are in Traverse City; 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.
Schaefer's Auto Repair Inc
“Even when he was swamped he took my vehicles in and had a fast turn around.”
Jack´s Auto Sales & Service
“Traverse City is so blessed to have this HONEST auto shop and auto sales available to us.”
Traverse City Fleet Repair Inc
“Mark is awesome to work with!”
Elk Rapids Automotive
“He pulled it in within 10 minutes, was incredibly thorough checking it out, put in a new one and had us on our way.”
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