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San Jose Radiator
665 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, United States
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San Jose Radiator

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Ar
Review №1

Best shop in the valley. Ive been going here for some 30 years and wouldnt go anywhere else.

Ro
Review №2

First time customer and I went to San Jose Radiator for both my vehicles and was happy with the service and repairs, I would recommend this business

Ed
Review №3

I needed my tractor radiator repaired or replaced fast. The dealer ordered one with indefinite delivery. This shop found one in 2 hours that was overnighted from Visalia. It was an exact replacement with brass heads rather than the cheaper plastic heads on the original that failed. Moreover, it was $300 cheaper.

Ra
Review №4

Bill is da Man! I just needed a simple radiator flush and he went above and beyond. Offered me a same day appointment, explained the whole process to me, had it done in 2 hours, and charged a fair price! I took a couple of his cards to pass out to some friends. Highly recommend! While youre there, check out his SS 409, sweet.

An
Review №5

Bill does it all! I had a 1986 Supra gas tank that had fuel sitting in it for about 15 year. I thought it was garbage. Nope, Bill cleaned and painted it. He even drilled and welded a drain plug. Talk about a professional! He is a super fun guy who loves what he does. Highly recommend.

Ma
Review №6

Great price left my radiator like new very cool dude

Mi
Review №7

Great service. Bill the owner stayed late to make sure my 61 Pontiac got finished and done right. If your looking for someone who appreciates and will care for your classic car you have found your man.

Be
Review №8

My Father and I have been coming to Bill for years. From fuel tanks to radiators he is the best! Highly recommend!

Da
Review №9

Service and workmanshipwas great! Didnt try to overcharge me like some of the other shops. Two thumbs up for this shop

Ja
Review №10

DONT BELIEVE ANY BAD REVIEWS, they are probably fake or other shops that are jealous. BILL went above and beyond to point me in the right direction and give me HONEST and CORRECT information. Definitely going to be bringing my old schools to him. And new schools if needed give this guy a call!

Je
Review №11

If I could add another star I would. Ive never met a shop so willing to help me understand what/how things work and get me going. Saved me a lot of money. Very friendly and honest - tough combo to come by and they have it in spades.

Ly
Review №12

This guy came highly recommend. I brought my 1962 First Thunder Bird and Bill took great care of me. Not only providing me with good service but also educating me along the way. Cars is this guys passion and he can fix more than Radiators.

Wi
Review №13

Had alot of radiators and gas tanks repaired over the many years.Bill alway been fair on prices and excellent service and repairs

Oz
Review №14

I took my gas tank from my gramps 67 c10 in to get it cleaned . After its been sitting for about 15 yrs. Turn around was fast. about 3 to 5 days. Kept me posted and price was reasonable.

Da
Review №15

I had a leak in my aluminum radiator. They took a look at it and found that the leak was coming from the overflow nipple. Some fresh rubber hose and a new hose clamp fixed the issue. Bill is a very knowledgeable guy and made sure I was taken care of.

Jo
Review №16

My kids are so great.

Ro
Review №17

We came in for a radiator fix and to make sure we were using the right coolant and san jose radiator helped out tremendously and offered there great advice we had them do the work and our 95 Chevy 4x4 runs amazing now with an ls swap. they really know there stuff here and come highly recommendedthank you san jose radiator!,Graves welder service

Am
Review №18

The only place I go to for radiators on my classic cars. Top notch service for the older rides.

St
Review №19

I have been coming here for 25 plus years always good work!

Ma
Review №20

Great job! new fan and thermostat running like new. The car wasn’t drivable, it was constantly overheating,Reset the ABS light no change, much appreciated!Thanks again...

AL
Review №21

I needed a serpentine belt replacement on my 2007 Toyota Camry. It was recommended because of high mileage and original. It was replaced in about 25 minutes. The service person noticed my wiper blades were completely worn out and not properly operating. They stayed late until the correct replacement wipers arrived and test drove to make sure everything else was ok. The price was very reasonable and they even no charged me for the wiper blades! Very considerate of them. Would I recommend this place? Most definitely! Thanks again San Jose Radiator..

JO
Review №22

Had a Ford Ranger pickup motor built in Germany half the bolts are metric half standard..... couldnt get the water pump fan off to put it on the new water pump these guys pulled out the Torches and warmed it up and off of the old pump without destroying it put it all back together in no time I was stoked after spending a whole day on the thing. They are particularly good with old cars and reconditioning gas tanks as well as radiators and if you need something completely rebuilt from scratch this is the place to go. I normally never give five stars on any reviews but these guys really went out of their way to get my vehicle back together !!!

Jo
Review №23

I’m Very happy with the service, Bill he is very knowledgeable and an expert on his trade, My 97 Chevy Van, got in and out at no time, that was fast and EXCELLENT Job and also a great Price, on labor and parts: Thank you Bill...,And I highly recommended this honest shop to anyone.

He
Review №24

Taking a radiator that they worked on and had messed up in the past maybe they would be different but this place not only doesnt give 2 fs . They will lecture you on irrelevant matters like showing up and yelling saying that they are not a hotel. So if by any chance you break down in front of them they will not help. Also when dealing with someone with a crazy rare CANCER a little humility or even professionalism nope not here. They will call you every name in the book and threaten you to leave the property. Really ?!! Negative Stars if possible.

Te
Review №25

They installed my part for no charge after the purchase of new Radiator. Great customer service.

Tr
Review №26

I was experiencing overheating on my 2002 Toyota Camry, I decided to Google Radiator repair shops in my area and came up with San Jose Radiator and after reading there reviews on there web site, then I decided to follow up with a call and spoke to the owner of the establishment named Bill, after take time to speak with him, I knew that this would be the shop of my choice to have the work that my car need.to have done, He was very knowledgeable, his quote to do the work came back a great price for the work needed to be done, It was my first time here and I must say I will definitely refer him to everyone I know as a family member or client of my House Cleaning Business. Bill, Thank You very much for your quick response and work performed on my vehicle, I look forward to recommending you and doing business with you in the near future . Sincerely Trinidad

Ri
Review №27

Very good old school family shop. Had lunch there while getting the recommended service done. And would highly recommend to anybody looking for Radiator or Mechanic work excellent service

Ky
Review №28

This is the last best place for radiators they do all the testing on warrantied radiators from all the big distributors

Ca
Review №29

I brought in the gas tank from my international harvester truck that had been sitting for 20 years. Most people look at me funny and ask who makes it. They knew what I was talking about. They were able to clean and coat the tank at a reasonable price and in a timely manner.

ab
Review №30

One the oldest radiator round they do excellentJob round San Jose

j
Review №31

Bill is very nice. Help got my van back on the road. Price was reasonable. The time was fast. New radiator and holes. Thanks again bill.

St
Review №32

Silver soldered my 1966 Corvette fuel sending unit impeccably, these guys are the real deal !!!

Ju
Review №33

These guys are awesome ! I came in and helped them Order office supplies. They fed me, treated me great, and made me feel absolutely welcome! Come visit them and they will take care of you!

Su
Review №34

I took my Astro van in to get the radiator flushed because there was rust. The guy has a sign on the wall that says $95 an hour. While I was waiting I saw the boss take a guy and literally push him out of the way. I got the work done. He said I needed hoses but because of the economy most people do it piece by piece. That was fine. On the receipt he wrote it needs hoses but I refused. I would like to see this guy put out of business. Besides that! After he did the work it started leaking! When I took it back an hour later he had some idea Id return even though I mentioned my normal mechanic.

Tr
Review №35

Made an appt. and when I went in there were three ppl chatting in away in an office and I was told that they were booked for the day. When I told them that i had an appt the guy asked me who he talked to (I never got his name but I assume hes the owner) when I said that I thought it was him because he has a VERY distinct voice and a bit of an accent he told me that it wasnt him that I spoke to literally the night before. Then he said that I could go somewhere else. I wish that i could comment on the quality of their work but Id absolutely advise any new customers just take their business elsewhere.

Be
Review №36

Thanks for researching the problem with my headlights. I appreciate the information and advice.

ma
Review №37

Gave me great service repairing my heater core for my old school 68 chevy c10 while I was waiting. I was in and out in about 15 min. I would recommend them at any time of the day.

Li
Review №38

Wow I miss you John you are the best mechanic ever ❤️❤️💙

Li
Review №39

When I came in to SAN JOSE RADIATOR I was very pleased and satisfied with their service. I highly recommend them to do your radiator restoration.

Mi
Review №40

These guys really do great work. The cost was far less than I expected and they got the job done quickly.where else around here can you get that,and done with an authentic East coast accent? 😁

Lo
Review №41

Best in the business!!!

Da
Review №42

I had my Fan on my 1967 Impala hit the radiator made a hole. I was trying to not to panic, started to call around and got San Jose Raditor. Bill was great, got my radiator to him 4 row bbc radiator brass. He knew with great knowledge of the radiator and rebuilt it. I am so happy with the quality and service they gave me. I am now a customer for life. If you have an old school car and want to keep the radiator original, take it to San Jose Radiator

Jo
Review №43

I love my job its my passion. Least my dad did teach me something in life

Ma
Review №44

My man ! Owner John has been on top of his game here very helpful and quick quality service.

Da
Review №45

Purchased a radiator in 2015 for my Silverado. Just had to replace it due to a leak in a seal. My original lasted 14 years. Although I have the receipt, the radiator broke on a Friday afternoon before a 3 day weekend (SJ Radiator closed all three days), so I was forced to replace the radiator elsewhere. Three years is not so great of a lifespan... Wont be back and wont be referring anyone here..

St
Review №46

Very good at what they do and a payment plan.

Jo
Review №47

San Jose Radiator is the best, one of the last long standing privately owned radiator shops in San Jose,Bill has been helping me on my vehicles for yearsHes the one I turn to for all my radiator needs.

Ro
Review №48

I live in Hollister and I am sure glad I found Bill at San Jose Radiator.My radiator was obsolete and I could not locate a new one.Bill suggested a re-core on my original radiator.He finished the repair a day earlier than expected and my car is running much cooler.Bill is a stand up guy and a straight shooter.Go see him

49
Review №49

Brought in 69 continental gas tank gave me a great price got it cleaned out coated and painted quick couldn’t be happier also brought In my radiators for my 69 and my 70 continental radiators got those cleaned out and serviced also 👍

Ru
Review №50

Great personalize service for true radiator repair, not just replacement but repair!

Da
Review №51

These guys did a great job re-coring my 60 year old radiator.

Mi
Review №52

Fast friendly service, good price

De
Review №53

Friendly atmosphere, honest mechanics, very fair prices.

Se
Review №54

Hey All,Just wanted to write a review because I had a great experience here and I will always be back here when my van needs radiator work. So my wife and I live and travel in our 91Ford Econoline E350 and we have only had her since January 2016. We have been dealing with the car troubles as we can come to afford then. So we took her to San Jose Radiator and Bill the owner of the shop was very knowledgeable and willing to share his knowledge with you to keep you informed on whats going on. So he ended up rebuilding the core of our radiator. In the process he noticed leaks in our transmission so he actually took a look at our transmission work warranty because we just had it serviced. Then he ends up calling that shop and getting everything straightened out for us which I really appreciate and he didnt have to do. Then I gave him a call a few days later and he talked to me about my car troubles on his own time,such a cool guy. Ends up we went to a transmission shop and the computer was telling our transmission that its in 4th gear. So it was stuck in 4th gear the entire time we owned her. Well,they had to fully rebuild our transmission and fix up our computer.our van works great now. So my point being is that Bill at San Jose Radiator went above and beyond and Im very greatful for him and his team. Thank you guys very much see you again someday.

Ju
Review №55

Good price. Great work.

Mi
Review №56

Went in the morning to get a quote, left car with them to replace my radiator. I was given a quote hundreds less than the Mechanic Chain Stores quoted me the previous day. Was the service less because of the low price? NO! It was more than I expected. Not only did they complete the job faster then others had quoted me, they did extras, like clean my battery terminals, cleaned the engine area where the radiator was replaced. In fact, their quote was only $50 more than if i had bought the parts and then paid the fee to use a rack ($50 per hour) and did the work myself. My next radiator repair/replacement will be through them.

Gi
Review №57

I had a 67 year old diesel fuel tank on my Cat tractor that develop a fuel leak, they repaired​ and coated the inside, so I should have many more years of service 😉😉😎

Ca
Review №58

By apoiment mostly, but very formal peapoleAnd service.....

MI
Review №59

*Had the Air Conditioner serviced on my car, Employees were friendly and spoke English and Spanish.

Sc
Review №60

Old school car repair shop. Cal is a straight shooter!

sc
Review №61

Ask for Willy he is your man

Jo
Review №62

Daddy mobile mobile mechanics

th
Review №63

Honest fair

Jo
Review №64

They are hypocritical and liars apart from giving a bad service and they charge very expensive ... well this is the worst place you could go to get your radiator fixed

Ho
Review №65

Definitely recommended

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4.5 Rating
  • Address:665 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, United States
  • Site:http://sanjoseradiators.com/
  • Phone:+1 408-293-0612
Categories
  • Auto radiator repair service
Working hours
  • Monday:9:30am–5pm
  • Tuesday:9:30am–5pm
  • Wednesday:9:30am–5pm
  • Thursday:9:30am–5pm
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:9:30am–5pm
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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