Performance Auto Specialists
“I am from Savannah GA and was visiting family when I experienced car trouble and they took care of me and made sure that it was safe to travel back home.”
Best Radiator Repair in Wilmington, NC
24 technicians listed · 12 in Wilmington · 7 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Kennedy Automotive Services
“I take both my vehicles there 96 Ram and a 12 Accord and they do a fantastic job without feeling like I've paid anything ridiculous and in decent time.”
O'Leary's Automotive Repair
“Return customer for sure.”
Gene's Tire & Autocare Specialist
“I listened and watched as they dealt with other customers and were always respectful with everyone, trying to assist and get the customers taken care of in a timely manner.”
Lunar Low Automotive
“As a woman, you're always skeptical about auto shops because you feel as though you're going to be used or pressured into products n services that you don't need- Not with David n his staff.”
Mintz Auto Services
“Best in town best prices Des customer service just the best place in Wilmington North Carolina to get your car worked on let the famous Bubba mintz diagnose your car with the touch of a hand lol best garage in town”
Listed for drivers in and around Wilmington, NC, 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: Wilmington, NC
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 12 are in Wilmington itself and 12 come from towns including Atkinson (2, 27 mi), Leland (1, 8 mi) and Rocky Point (1, 14 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 3,040 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "honest" and "fair". 7 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 39 years. 4 offer financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the technicians on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 5 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?
12 of the 24 shops are in Wilmington; the others come from other towns within 30 mi. Radiator specialists serve a wide area, so the nearest one may well be a town over.
Tony Harker's Automotive
“I went to Tony's and he charged not only a fair price but was able to take me in the same day and even fixed my blown fuse for my radio after I paid.”
Boney's Radiator Service
“We look forward to welcoming our future customers and it is always a pleasure to see our returned customers whom we have been so honored to continue a positive relationship.”
Trey's Coastal Carolina Automotive
“Honest and the best!”
A & B Performance LLC
“Trustworthy and fair priced.”
Barnett's Garage
“Good service”
J T's Automotive Repair Inc
“Will be using this auto repair shop again.”
Wiers Automotive
“I cannot begin to tell you what a great experience I had at Wier's - saved my elderly mother $2250 over a dealer quote - had the car repaired same day as the quote.”
R&S Auto Services LLC
“Great service.”
Holly Ridge Tire Pros
“I went in for an inspection last week and my battery died before I could leave the lot and they were super helpful and got me a new battery right away.”
Coastal Car Care
“The staff was absolutely amazing with helping me make arrangements to get my car there for service and even more so with getting me up with a loaner car so I wouldn't miss work.”
Southport Lube Center
“Excellent service; very friendly and professional; made an accommodation for need for speed; what do you think of going there anywhere else for light service on the car.”
Yaupon Service Center
“My car wouldn't start this morning and within 10 minutes they were at my house, helped me to get it started and then right away diagnosed the problem in their shop.”
East Coast Powertrain
“I had the opportunity to meet these great people a few months ago I had car trouble in Burgaw a few months ago and I called the dealership that I have done business with since I moved to the area and they told me they couldn't help me because they we...”
B & B Tires & Services
“Can always count on quality tires there are many times that this is the only place that actually has used tires to fit my car and my father swears up and down the only place to go”
Camlin's Autocare Center
“Very good mecahnic”
Beatty's Garage
“My Jeep had been sitting in the driveway, virtually undriven, for over a year, after being told that a new transmission, or rebuilding mine, (4 wheel drive too!”
Turners Auto Parts & Garage Inc
“Great service!”
Michaels Auto Repair & Tire LLC
“Had the parts I needed and great customer service”
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