With our society turning into disposable parts changers, it was so awesome to see Julio and Eric provide such personal service and workmanship. I had an old radiator and had been looking for a shop to repair it but there was nothing around me that does custom work. LaHabra Radiator took my 1958 truck's radiator and transformed it into a high efficiency built to last radiator. They are more concerned with quality than quantity. It was so worth it. read more

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My gas tank sat with fuel for over 15+ years. A lot of rust and gunk accumulated over the years and wasn't an easy task to take on. I had already attempted to clean it out with many solutions for rust and a chain to scrape off the rust, with no acceptable results. Took it to Julio and crew and they did an excellent job getting the job done. Tank looks as good as new along with sealing the inside to prevent it from rusting again. Great job guys! I wish I would have taken a before pic from the inside of the tank but you can see in the first pic what was coming out after my first attempt in cleaning it out. Definitely recommend La Habra Radiator for your gas tank needs. read more

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Visit date: 8-10-24. I called first. Julio is the owner / manager. He said he had to call me back for a quote. He followed through. Have a 2011 Toyota Tacoma with 105k on it. Time for a radiator flush. Julio called me back. The difference here is that this person really explained his process along with his pricing. The work to be done included a back flush and thermostat replacement. Took the car in on Saturday...It was well received. This person really cares about his work / performance; he showed me videos of other vehicles he did work on which was interesting. I felt good about the entire job.... this is good service* ... I will be coming back read more

Great work and craftsmanship. Communication was great. Serviced my 60 year old gas tank to, It's like new. read more

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This place was truly the best, my cars radiator started leaking had no idea where to even start and they gave me an amazing quote over the phone, they installed a brand new radiator and even cleaned my headlights and vacuumed my car. I recommend this place to anyone who may be reading this, they'll have your car out the same day! thank you guys for the awesome service and it was such a pleasure talking to you! read more

These guys were great and super friendly. I was doing some work on my motorcycle over the weekend and having a hard time trying to find anyone that would take my used coolant that I had to replace. I try without success to take it so many other places AutoZone pep boys and many others. I happened to stop by La habra radiator this morning just by chance and told them about my plight and without question they said they would graciously take the coolant as they are part of a recycling program. Their whole demeanor about the whole thing was very assuring as I knew that they cared about the environment and they didn't want the stuff to be dumped anywhere. They seem like really responsible guys. In the future should I have any radiator issues with my car I will definitely have no problem having them service my vehicle they seemed like really good folks.... and again hats after them for being so conscientious and caring about the environment. I definitely recommend these guys. read more

Thank you Dave and Julio many thanks .they are honest good people like myself they do business the fashion way honest and great work this is my 3rd car for service they are the most reliable and honest people in car repair business This is getting rear to find good people like Dave and Julio ,I am not only a customer but also highly recommend this place if you want to find a good radiators place this is it . read more

I only write reviews when they are well deserved. Just replaced my radiator for my 1998 Camry which I knew needed replacing. Greeted by the owner Julio who took plenty of time to explain and show me why and what they do. Now the good news...... received same day a new radiator, lifetime warranty, 1 year labor included, and 20% less than several other quotes. This is your 1st call and only call. read more

La habra radiator most honest people I have dealt with in my 42 years of dealing with mechanics on auto repairs! Julio explained very well to me and showed me the problem and explained to me my options and delivered on his word with a excellent job at a fair price. read more

This radiator shop is the best!! We originally went to the dealership for a quote and was quoted double then we paid at La Habra. Julio is an amazing mechanic. He is fair, friendly and honest. I highly recommend using this shop for any radiator issues. Thanks, A very satisfied customer!! read more

The guy knows his stuff top-notch service very quick very reliable. Already recommended them to a few friends and their experience with the same. read more

Definitely recommend this business. Had to get my radiator replaced, decided to take my car here. Excellent service, had my car out the same day! Great pricing and excellent speed. Highly recommend! read more

I was I need of a replacement radiator for my Dodge pickup. After reading reviews I decided to go see Julio at La Habra Radiator. No doubt it was the best decision I could make. Julio is a great, honest guy as well as his other mechanic Craig. Got the best price I found after checking with several other spots. Julio is so honest he records the process and work being done so you know it was actually done and shows you all the parts he replaced when you pick up your vehicle. To top it off, a life time warrant on the radiator and 1 year warranty on labor. Great to see someone who is still honest and understands customer service. 10 stars if it was possible. read more

Dave at La Habra Radiator was great. Dropped off the radiator from my 66 Mustang in the morning and picked it up in the afternoon. He took the time to answer my questions and give me some recommendations. Got it back looking like it was new and the car is running lot cooler now. read more

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Took my motorcycle tanks in to get hot tank had all this rust flowing thru my inline gas filter even got into my carburetor couldn't ride for no longer then an hour if I was lucky so I came in and spoke with Dave he told me it would be at least five days , was surprised that he was able to clean them out and coat the inside so the rust wouldn't come back . Did a great job never did any damage to the paint he also gave me a price when we first talk but when my wife pick them up he drop the price said they weren't as bad as he thought they looked any one else would have just left the price as quoted. Real honest guy I will definitely be doing all my hot tanks with him and would recommend him to anyone who rides come see him first tell him Tino sent you . Thanks Dave read more

Took my car here to have my radiator checked because my engine was overheating and both radiator hoses were collapsing and Julio went through all the tests to find out what was wrong and explained thoroughly while showing me what was going and what was wrong that was causing my car to overheat. Fan wasn't working, got the part and fixed. Very professional and honest. I definitely recommend this place to anyone with radiator problems. Plus he restores headlights too. Very happy with this place. read more

The radiator of my 20 year old SUV began leaking. I called around and spoke several radiator shops in the area and decided to take my vehicle to La Habra Radiator. They were the least expensive, upgraded my radiator to a heavy duty radiator for just a few more dollars and had it done within a few hours. I couldn't be happier. Great service, professional, at a reasonable price. read more

Great service Honest folks My car fixed in great time And very affordable I recommend this place to anyone. . read more

Thank you DAVE! --- The Best Radiator / Cooling System guy in Southern California as far as I am concerned. My Chevy Silverado 1-ton truck is older --a 1998 model-- but it has 4 doors, sweet comfy captain chairs with all the plushness of a luxury car and an 8-foot long bed. It is LONG. It is useful if you have a big property or stuff to haul for home projects or for work. The model is K3500 7.4 liter 454 cubic inch engine but it can bring home two (2) full pallets of bagged concrete mix (6,300 LBS) that's 3 TONS folks (2 tons over rated capacity) and the truck doesn't sag on the drive home, so we are not a big RED FLAG signaling the local PoPo to write me a pricey overloaded ticket. At 7 MPG I use it only to run my son to La Habra High school daily and occasional weekend workhorse or to pull a boat to the river. The dreaded overheating started last week. Oh crap! For a week of mornings I topped off the overflow tank and barely got through the 5-mile round trip to school without issues. WHAT TO DO? WHO TO CALL? Who I always call... Dave! La Habra Radiator. No nonsense. No BS. A straight-talking guy who has been fixing cooling systems for decades. I've taken all my vehicles to Dave for 20+ years. No "super-sizing" my soda at the drive-thru. No up-selling me on stuff I do not need. And whatever he does, he does it right. It's about time I give Dave a shout out as much as I appreciate how Yelp reviewers have helped direct me and my family to the best of the best places to eat, get an eye exam, take my kids for braces... I would NEVER take a cooling system problem to "my regular mechanic." If you are car/truck ignorant, let me just say that I DO have a regular mechanic (he's here in my Yelp reviews) - but he is the WRONG guy IMHO. He would have to send the radiator out to someone with Dave's set-up and skills anyway, so why not go directly to the source? A Cooling System Expert? Turn Key. In the end, logically and literally it will be less expensive than my regular mechanic could be. And instead of 2 days - just 1 day! Moreover, ALL cooling issues will be uncovered by DAVE, as there's nothing he has never seen before. A "General Auto Mechanic" may overlook flushing the block or rodding the radiator because he doesn't have the tools, skills or facilities. He may just order a pricey new radiator. I told DAVE if the truck needed a new radiator, please get one. It didn't. Dave didn't up-sell me. I saved money. I am at no greater risk for a next failure. As it turned out, my truck's Cooling System was in BAD shape! It was like an imaginary guy I'll call "Bob." Bob is a 50-year-old FAT 400-pound, 4-pack a day smoker with clogged arteries ready to drop dead by climbing one flight of stairs. Just like my Cooling System! My Cooling System was about to kill my engine by overheating it. That would be stupid-foolish-expensive. WHAT WAS WRONG? Everything... (It is a 17 year-old truck with 100,600 miles on it.) 1 - Pressure cap needed a pair of water-pump Pliers (Channel-Locks) with a 4 foot persuader bar to loosen it! 2 - Radiator top tank filled with baseball-sized tumors of rust balls and a hairline crack. 3 - Radiator full of rust needed to be "rodded out" - this is where a general mechanic sends out. 4 - Hoses packed with rust - If they were Bob's arteries they'd need an angioplasty and a stint! 5 - Hoses were replaced - obviously. 6 - Thermostat was a glob of rust too - replaced. 7 - Water pump had failed and was leaking. Replaced with one that DAVE mentioned has a lifetime guarantee. Cool. 8 - Block was loaded up with rust - Dave flushed it. 9 - 1 of 2 Serpentine Belts was KAPUT (1 Belt POWERS: Water Pump/Radiator Fan, Alternator, and Smog Pump) it was split and ready to fail. (FYI: the 2nd serpentine belt POWERS: A/C Pump & Power Steering Pump) - Dave could have replaced both if needed - but in my case, the other was new. 10 - Serpentine Belt replaced - obviously. MY DAY WITH A COOLING SYSTEM TO REPAIR: So I called Dave yesterday at 8:25 AM completely out of the blue. (I suppose all car repairs are out of the blue...) "Dave, I am Keith a past customer, can I bring my truck over?" "Sure, anytime," Dave says. "My wife is at work and I can't arrange a ride home," I replied. Dave remembered I live close by and replied: "No worries, I can run you home." I dropped off a HOT MESS of a Cooling System disaster at 9:11 AM. At 3:28 PM DAVE called. "Your Cooling System is all done - just like NEW..." My wife had just come home and took me to pick it up. I have pictures of all the RUST balls and sad remains of my cooling system which I will upload here. Thank you DAVE! --- The Best Radiator / Cooling System guy in Southern California as far as I am concerned. read more

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I've used this place a few times now and have been very happy each time. They are very fair with pricing and above all, honest! It is a small garage that you'd miss if you weren't looking for it, but they are top notch. Its nice to have a garage that you can actually recommend with confidence. FYI they seem to be able to work with anything having to do with the cooling system - not just radiators. Highly recommended! read more

Nice honest place to have your car worked on. There are 2 guys that own and work in this small shop. I was given a price that was about half of what others wanted. Since I know a lot about cars and have restored 2 classic cars I know exactly how much work goes into the price Im quoted. The price was very good compared to what others wanted. Since this was on my daily driver I needed it done immediately and they were done a few hours later. I am glad to have discovered this place and will refer them to my family and friends in the future. read more

We are repeat customers for a reason! Very particular with our vehicles and this shop does it right. Efficient, very knowledgeable, courteous, honest and price is fair. Only down there is no place to sit so either prepare to drop off, or sit in Shakey's and have a soda. We called and made an appointment but not necessary and dropped it off. Thank you LaHabra Radiator for being a #1 Outstanding Dude! read more

I am really happy with the service I received. My car had been overheating of and on. I walked in for a second opinion and I saved hundreds. Thank you Julio for the job well done, the thorough explanation of the problem and solution is appreciated! read more

This place is 6 Stars, always have been fair, the work is always perfect, Dave recoats the inside of my rusted tanks and they come back looking like new ! read more

Had a radiator put in the wife's HHR. Saw that he was working on an old Lincoln's gas tank after what it was exactly he was doing and it turned out it was exactly what I needed to have done to my 1959 Edsel. Dave seems to be very honest and straightforward . Two radiators and redone gas tank later I am very happy thank you Dave and your partner not sure of his name can't remember sorry read more

Fast professional service. Gave accurate quote over the phone. They had vehicle ready at time promised. Honda dealer required $100 inspection fee before they would even give me a quote. I highly recommend La Habra Radiator! Support small businesses and your local economy. read more

HIGHLY recommend. Good job, fast, warranteed, and actually pretty cost effective. Under 300 for radiator, hoses and labor. The owner is really friendly and honest. I like that. Its so hard to find a good place (being a woman) to take your car and not feel like your being "taken". read more

I've encountered everyone in this auto center and they've all been great. Dave at La Habra Radiator is no exception. He's been here for at least 20 years and knows his stuff. Highly recommend. read more

Awesome shop. Very well priced . Very knowledgeable and honest . They fixed my truck in a couple hours and had me on the road again

Dan, very pleased with your service to my radiator...51 Woodie 'Summer Day's' running cool..Great service and price...

This place is great! I went there because my coolant was disappearing. He diagnosed the problem and sent me to the place to fix the problem. Wait, he didn't charge me! Dave is great! read more

Had this shop replace my truck's AC compressor about 4 years ago. I was given the option to go with a rebuilt or after market. I went with the aftermarket new compressor because it was cheaper. Upon receiving my truck it had a slight grinding noise when the AC was activated. I figured it was new and needed to break-in, boy was I wrong. Now keep in mind that this truck is only used occasionally to haul stuff here and there. The compressor got louder shortly after the warranty expired and finally failed last year, It completely seized up. I replaced it last week and could not believe that the old one that was installed by this shop was bone dry with zero oil! Compressor was made in Korea. 3 years and 10k miles on new compressor not good. I don't know if it was installer error or failed parts, that is why I'm giving this shop 3 stars. read more

Seem like fair place to do business. Dave and Julio have low key business personalities, They did a decent job on my radiator.

They are very professional and knowledgeable. Repaired my truck in a couple hours and would recommend them to anyone in the future . If I have any problems in the future I will take my truck there again or recommend them to anyone read more

There is no better place if you need Radiator service. I rolled the dice and just showed up at 7:45 AM to be first in line hopefully. I have a Cadillac XLR 2 seat sports car that is not easy to work on number one. I met Julio and he was more than positive he could find a new radiator for this fairly rare car that has been out of production now for 4 years. Well, he found one in stock after making several calls, go it delivered and I picked up the car at 3:00 PM the same day. Julio was just amazing, knowledgeable and helpful. I must also say that the rates charged were extremely fair. Tim Dell read more

Good honest shop. I thought i needed a new radiator on my 1990 Toyota Tacoma because it had some corrosion and these guys gave me a good price on a new radiator installed and when I took it to them they were able to clean and fix my original one at half the cost and I've had no issues with it. read more

Professional and Honest!!! Saved us a lot of money from being ripped off and scammed by a commercial competitor! Will absolutely be back here! read more

This place is great! I called this morning and spoke with Julio. I asked for an estimate on a radiator and installation and by far the best price! I was able to take my car in right away and he took 30 minutes to do it. Super friendly & fast! Thank you so much :) read more

Dave is the best! I can't recommend this place enough. Dave is smart, honest, and good at what he does. Great prices.

Only two guys work here and both are good at fixing things. My leak could have been repaired by taking off part of the engine but they figured out how to fix it without all that work and expense. Both of them are easy to talk to and take it easy on your wallet. read more