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Auto Service With Steve Inc
- Prices
- Driving
- Honest
“He explains all options thoroughly before moving forward and will not hesitate to send you to a dealer if it makes more sense for certain kinds of work.”
Radiator Repair in Waukegan, IL
24 technicians listed · 5 in Waukegan · 13 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
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Whitmore's Truck and Trailer
- Price
- Patient
- Tow
“We tried using our auto insurance towing policy which left us hanging, called another company which again didn't pan out and we were so lucky to finally end up with WSI!”
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Deerfield Auto & Tire Clinic
- Honest
- Price
- Trust
“In my subsequent visits there for oil changes, air filter change, freon for the air conditioner, chipmunk damage to wiring, etc their service has consistently been terrific and their charges reasonable.”
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Pablos Auto Repair
- Price
“We were in a real bind and he fixed our minivan super fast, and for significantly less than what everyone else was quoting.”
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Hi Tech Auto
“They have helped me through some very rough times and have always given me a fair deal.”
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Los Tres Amigos Auto Service
“Reliable and reasonable prices for auto repair”
Area overview: Waukegan, IL
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 5 are in Waukegan itself and 19 come from towns including Kenosha (3, 15 mi), Lake Zurich (3, 16 mi) and Libertyville (2, 8 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 3,093 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (70%) and value (66%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest", "fair" and "diagnosis". 13 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (3), axles (2), check engine light (2), computer diagnostics (2) and drivetrain (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 58 years. 3 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 6 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Waukegan, IL, 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.
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Imports CAR City Auto Serv
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Shin's Auto
- Price
- Honest
“Services General repairs & maintenance, Auto brake repair, Tire rotations, Vehicle Inspection, Brakes, Auto battery maintenance, Vehicle safety inspection, Auto maintenance, Auto brake replacement, Oil change”
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Tires Plus
“Austin Bader and Andy not only took me right in to check but Andy took my tire off to look for a leak (having little to no time with other jobs waiting) as he saw I looked a bit stressed.”
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Moberg's Automotive Repair
- Price
- Vehicle
- Honest
“It's about a 50-55 mins drive for me but highly recommend the place if looking for a long term mechanic and someone who'll be honest and not try to take advantage of your situation.”
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Anaya's Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Gentleman
- Price
“Nobody loves having their car serviced, but Anaya's gives me a good vibe that they know what they are doing and you're getting value for the money spent.”
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Berry Tire & Auto
“My friend bought me to Kelly tires for the first time you put them on my car title truth I love them had a blowout on one not from the tire from being ignorant driving hit a curb had to go buy another one and I'll tell you the truth the best tires I ...”
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D Wells Automotive Service
“Whether I'm waiting on my vehicles to get serviced or I drop them off, I know they're in good hands and what needs to be done will get done without having to pay an arm and a leg compared to other shops.”
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AK Auto Repair
- Owner
- Bearing
- Prices
“Took my jeep grand Cherokee up there and they did a great job getting my lights fox anybody in round lake fox lake ingleside antioch lake villa ect i HIGHLY RECOMMEND you take your car up here”
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Alpine Automotive
- Tow
- Fair
- Prices
“Services Carburetor cleaning, Electrical repair, Tires, Auto battery replacement, Steering & suspension repair, Auto exhaust system repair, General repairs & maintenance, Steering & suspension replacement, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, ...”
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Lake Zurich Tire and Auto
“So, if you're looking for good service, a reliable place, and somewhere you can return to for years, talking to the same people, this is the right place for you.”
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Dave's American Discount Muffler
“They are very thorough and honest , straight forward about what you need and explain everything so you can understand also get your vehicle done in a great timely manner, and the employees are great people .”
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Advanced Vtech
- Honest
- Service
- Oil
“They will tell you upfront how long the repair work will take, how much it'll cost and not pressure you into unnecessary repairs; that said, I'm very fortunate to have found these guys and will never go anywhere else.”
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Lake Zurich Radiator & Air Conditioning Service Inc.
- AC
- Checks
- Price
“He serviced what was needed, said the one item is never needed unless broken, and recommended a fluid additive over charging me $100+ for service on another item.”
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Advanced Auto Works
- Owner
- Prices
- Stars
“The work they did on my car was FAR above and beyond what I expected, they charged less than they originally quoted me, and they did it in less than half the time they estimated!”
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LTS Motorworks
- Vehicles
- Lino
- Prices
“The guys installed my alternator, and I couldn't be happier, service was speedy, the team was knowledgeable about my Audi S4, and very helpful with finding other issues with an offer to fix them.”
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J & E Automotive
- Fair
- Price
- Job
“Going to other places usually resulted with me being ripped off at several dealership's and/or other mechanics that liked to find things that aren't wrong or try and oversell what you need.”
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Town Auto
- Vehicle
- Price
- Truck
“During the back brake replacement the mechanic caught a spec problem in the rear rotors size that could have created a problem considering the people who owned the truck before me had the wrong size rotors put on for the heavy duty truck I have neede...”
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Ring's Radiator Services
- Prices
- Fair
- Job
“Best shop for general repair honest pro”
Radiator Repair and Replacement Services in Waukegan, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$115
Maximum cost
$1027
National Average
$314
$343
$514
Average price range is based on 255 cost profiles
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Are the longer-established listed shops a safer bet?
17 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.