Casey's Independent Auto Repair
“(On a side note, that 'other' place not only quoted me double, but then said they didn't have the tires I chose and then told me they had other, more expensive ones ready to go.”
Best Radiator Repair in Vancouver, WA
24 technicians listed · 14 in Vancouver · 7 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Ron's Auto & RV
“Ryan and his team did an excellent job with getting the parts ordered quickly and scheduling the appointment for same week taking care of my new batteries with additional electrical upgrades.”
Gaynors Automotive
“I didn't need to schedule an appointment, they took the car right away, found where the leak was, we're very thorough with making sure the brakes were good afterwards, and the lady working there was very kind and informative about what was going on w...”
Ron's Automotive
“They also communicate with you the whole way through and also have a very user-friendly notification system that gives you updates on your vehicle as well as access to full reports which make it so much easier to figure out what's going on and how it...”
Peter's Import Car Service
“I wish I would have had some experts check it over before buying, but at least I found some that can properly fix it and deliver the bad news on what else needs fixed 😑.”
Vancouver Tire & Auto
“We realized the repairs would be worth it (compared to trying to find another beater to buy, like the Honda, for three times the cost of these repairs) and they got me back on the road in a vehicle that's perfect for my old dog with very recently dia...”
Listed for drivers in and around Vancouver, WA, 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: Vancouver, WA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 14 are in Vancouver itself and 10 come from towns including Portland, OR (6, 7 mi), Gresham, OR (2, 12 mi) and Battle Ground (1, 10 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 6,034 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), quality (80%) and value (70%). 7 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (6), check engine light (5), auto repair (3), belts & hoses (3) and differential service (3). 2 show a license on their websites; 10 list staff certifications (ASE) and 15 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 9 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 10 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?
19 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.
Honest-1 Auto Care
“The east side store had done a less than acceptable job at my oil change so I took my vehicle the next day to the Minnehaha location and they fixed all the issues plus went above and beyond to satisfy their customer.”
Brown's Quality Automotive Services
“Came in for a timing belt replacement and had previously received many quotes from other auto shops and Brown's not only was far more affordable but they were fast about the repair.”
Stevens Auto Service
“The trim had started to separate from the car and I was told by another auto body shop it was my fault because I must have hit or run over something causing the trim to be jolted loose.”
Garza's Auto Repair
“The dealer apparently broke a wheel stud and lug and it escalated to needing the wheel bearing replaced and then at 5 o clock on Friday, the service rep for Kia told me I would need a new axle to the tune of 1200+ dollars.”
Car Tech Auto Care
“I even asked him what the price would be if i had to get the whole brake job redone with their parts, he quoted me $1500 less than what supposedly only the manufacturer of my car could do my brake job for me because of said calipers being "special" !”
Wilson Radiator Service
“I don't normally write reviews, and I definitely don't believe every review i read, but with regard to Wilson Radiator I feel obligated.”
Zinda & Sons Volkswagen Auto Repair
“It was nice to talk to and get information and advice on how to get the car running and find other service providers in town (spare keys, upholstery, alignment referrals).”
Mr Auto's Tire Shop
“Extremely extremely extremely good customer service these men helped me out when I didn't have the money to pay and let me come back a day later to pay as I had forgotten my purse and then charged me an extremely fair price and had it done in a great...”
Orient Auto Service
“From friendly and knowledgeable “front office” folks, to top-notch-techs, to quality of services, to clean-and-organized facility, to competitive pricing - I truly don't believe you could find a better shop!”
Gary's Auto Care & Tire Pros
“The staff are friendly and the one time I had a problem with some tires that did not last anything like their promised mileage, Gary's stood behind me as a customer and had the manufacturer honor the warranty.”
3 C Automotive Repair Inc
“Family owned, amd the most honest mechanics ever, and the work is impeccable, they have saved me so much money over the years, so blessed to have been referred to them by my friend”
Honest-1 Auto Care
“They were very nice, didn't talk down to me (as a woman this has been rare with mechanic shops), didn't try to sell me a bunch of stuff I don't need, have a very tidy waiting room, good wifi, and got me in and out for an oil change in about 30 minute...”
Mac's Automotive & Radiator Repair
“I set up an appointment for early November, and had my car diagnosed, which gave me a comprehensive list of everything I should service, or at very least monitor, then had my climate control system repaired, which had gone out due to an issue with th...”
AG Automotive
“I've been to almost all of the MB dealers up and down the West Coast, and even into the Midwest, and they treat sprinter drivers like the black sheep of Mercedes-Benz.”
Affordable Car Doctor
“Had a spark plug pop and the head needed to have a metal insert put in to hold the plug they had it done in a couple hours staff were really good to work with courteous and the price was fair have a steering problem I can't quite diagnose so I plan o...”
Art Morse Auto Repair
“I needed some work done on my Ram 2500 and I had a very tight time line and with working With Mike at the shop he made my time line with great serves I have not used them befor but now I will use them more.”
Wally & Son Automotive
“Honestly, that seems like such a simple issue, but for someone who doesn't know much about cars who has been seemingly continuously taken advantage of, I was so happy to find a reputable shop.”
Metro Car Care Tire Pros
“I have a 2006 Toyota Camry at 260K miles and they have been so helpful in keeping the car maintained and helping me sort through which repairs are actually needed to keep my old car running as long as possible without costing a ton.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in and near Vancouver
- “They are honest and are willing to "fix" radiators rather than just replacing them with cheap new ones.” — customer of Wilson Radiator Service
- “Very friendly and informative staff. Had to go back for a loose hose and they fixed it right away.” — customer of Brown's Quality Automotive Services
- “I needed a heater core checked and they were able to do it in day for a very reasonable price.” — customer of Mac's Automotive & Radiator Repair
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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