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A1 Vista Auto Repair
- Job
- Oil
- Fair
“Super good, very economical, nothing to do with other places that take a long time to deliver your car, very cordial and friendly and very very, very sincere and honest in their work.”
Best Radiator Repair in Vista, CA
24 technicians listed · 16 in Vista · 9 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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B&C Auto Repair
- Diesel
- Pricing
- Ford
“I have taken 3 different vehicles to B&C Auto for the last 4 years, Ford F-150, Honda CRV, Toyota Scion, Never posted anything, I like to wait if the job was done right, see if the repairs are holding up.”
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TJ Crossman's Auto Repair
“Very professional, had an appointment and even though customers without appointments had arrived before me every effort was made to accommodate each of us and let us know when and how long of a wait it would be.”
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Advantage Automotive / Utvs
“Michael is the best mechanic I have ever had, I've been having him service mine and my husbands and my sons car for over 5 years, we will never go any where else”
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Convenient Car Care
- Mechanic
- Quality
- Hands
“When it was time to get the oil changed on her car again I told her to just run it to valvolone because it's closer but she said she doesn't want to go anywhere else.”
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Autotyme Automotive Inc.
- Toyota
- Money
- Honest
“I have used other Auto Shops in Vista and Oceanside, and my car was not repaired on time, I was overpriced and even worse, one the the mechanics was using my car for his own personal use.”
Listed for drivers in and around Vista, 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: Vista, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 16 are in Vista itself and 8 come from towns including Oceanside (4, 5 mi), Escondido (1, 10 mi) and Fallbrook (1, 13 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 2,828 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (88%) and value (73%). 9 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (3), brake repair (2), computer diagnostics (2), electrical system repair (2) and engine diagnostics (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 2 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 5 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?
18 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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Antonio Romero Auto Repair
- Honest
- Vehicle
- Prices
“Antonio told me exactly what was wrong with the car after cleaning my engine and noticing exactly where the leak was from (something the other place failed to do).”
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A1 Radiator
“I took in my cracked '68 F250 radiator and he managed to find a brand new old style radiator for it, not a cheap plastic one, and got it all set up for me to install.”
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Rudy's Auto Help
- Vehicle
- Payment
- Advertised
“I had bought some expensive headlights that had a programming issue with my truck so I took it to Rudy's Auto help, and the owner Nick had fixed it within minutes!”
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Ocampo Performance LLC
“When I first started call around to get a estimate for the parts n repairs I didn't think I would be getting it done anytime soon since money was my issue , u gave us such a great deal.”
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Heras Auto Shop
- Price
- Quote
“I went here thinking that I needed a muffler for my 1990 Corolla, but Heras immediately concluded that a muffler was unnecessary and that I just had an exhaust leak in my resonator.”
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Sanchez Auto Repair
- Price
- Mechanic
“He has been my family's mechanic for at least 10 years and I have always been very happy with his services.”
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Rough Road Auto Performance
- Mechanic
- Owner
- Price
“He replaced my obsolete alarm system after I had put it off for too long, and then swapped out my starter when it left me stranded at work after a long shift.”
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Wizard Auto Repair
- Pricing
- Mechanic
“Best wizard auto repair in North county best service/great Hospitality😁 …”
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Rigo's Auto & Tire
- Mechanic
- Prices
“I bought a car at the auction, apparently in good condition, but it had many details, there was no smog, the check engine light was on, it did not have a thermostat, several sensors, the front rotors and brake pads were already very old.”
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A Plus Automotive
“I have had two vehicles services at A+ Automotive several times.”
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Auto Repair Jr
“One of most trustworthy and professional shops in cali”
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Mera Auto Repair
- Prices
“Very nice people and affordable prices!”
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Oceanside Tire and Service Center Tire Pros
- Truck
- Fair
- Battery
“They were very helpful answering questions, and it sounds like it is out of camber because my kid hit a curb or perhaps the needed parts are just wearing out.”
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Owens Automotive
- Vehicles
- Name
- Communicative
“The owner John and manager Allen have been taking care of my 1996 Toyota Camry stationwagon, with more than 230,000 miles, and she still runs great thanks to these guys.”
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Fallbrook Auto Works
- Mechanics
- Diagnosed
- Engine
“Highly recommend this shop the owner is very knowledgeable about the work and always make sure to communicate step by step explains everything needed to make car go back to running.”
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Oceanside Motorsports
- Inspection
- Warranty
- Photos
“No shop had ever taken the time to thoroughly explain my car's needs, they did better than any shop I have been at (including my experiences at local Mercedes Service Center).”
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Mission Auto Care
- Brakes
- Towed
- Work
“Every single time something happens with my car I bring it here, knowing that I will have good work done to my car and have honest and trustable people help me.”
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Gary's Auto
- Drive
- AC
- Job
“Lastly, the floor was protected from the steps to the drivers seat (I had just shampooed the carpets, so the extra care was unexpected, but greatly appreciated).”
Radiator Repair and Replacement Services in Vista, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$117
Maximum cost
$1049
National Average
$321
$350
$525
Typical price range is based on 456 cost profiles
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