I never know something could be so easy. I called Pankey's about a clogged radiator for an old Mustang, and they actually offered to rod it out, tank it and paint it in the SAME DAY! I ended up dropping it off and picking it up next day because I couldn't hang around. They did a fantastic job, and could have not been quicker about it. Friendly guys too. I actually wanted to pay them more than they quoted, which I thought was VERY reasonable. I would have not batted an eye if they charged me double what I paid. Old skool service, FAST, CHEAP and FRIENDLY. read more

Great work, very nice people. Fixed my Hot Rod Radiator as I waited. I can't say enough good things about this business read more

My company goes to Panky's for radiator service and parts. I went there today to look for a part and all the guys very kind and professional. Mario you got a great team over there. Keep up the good work Happy holidays! See you on the next one read more

Had a leaky fuel tank out of my camper. Brought it in and the team at Pankey's was able to repair it for me same day and for a great price! Very happy with the service and attentive response from them, definitely will be back with anything pertaining to their line of work read more

They did an excellent job boiling, and recoating my 1975 Datsun 280z fuel tank. The car had been sitting for 36 years and the gas had turned into varnish. Mario was able to turn that horror of a tank into something looking brand new. Couldn't recommend them enough. read more

Pankey's Radiator Shop - Auto Repair Near Me - Hayward, California

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I have been to Pankey's twice. I brought them a beat up radiator out of a 1939 Packard and they were actually able to repair it without out having to replace the core. Saved me a ton of money, and the radiator was worked great. I also brought them a radiator and surge tank for a 1966 Thunderbird. The had to replace the core on that one, because it was literally falling apart. Once they got it open, they discovered that the transmission cooler (inside the radiator) was rotten. Rather than just jam me with the largest possible bill, they called me to make a money saving suggestion! That's great service! read more

Simply the best. These guys know their business and take pride in the fact that they provide quality restoration/repairs in a timely and affordable manner. I've been in The auto collision repair industry for nearly 40 years and I am impressed with the quality repairs they have made for me on my classic muscle car radiators , 70 SS396 Chevelle and 70 Trans Am. They listen to my needs and perform the work just as I expect. I won't go anywhere else. Thanks Guys! read more

I had a great experience with Pankey's. I couldn't find a replacement radiator for my old 1984 Toyota van, and Pankey's gave my rotten one a recore. They even gave me a random rubber isolator/bushing from their collection to perfectly replace my old broken one. Really nice people, and two wonderful months of no leaks and no more overheating. Now when I put the pedal to the floor to climb 20% grade hills in SF, my temperature gauge stays right in the middle. The needle used to shoot to the "H" every time. Thank you Pankey's! read more

Pankey's Radiator Shop - Auto Repair Near Me - Hayward, California

Excellent radiator shop. Not your dinky crummy shop....they also do huge items like industrial heat exchangers. They boiled out a rv gas tank for me and reapplied the expensive coating. Great workmanship. Highly recommended read more

Had the radiator from my Chevelle cleaned and pressure checked. These guys were awesome, very helpful, polite, and took pride in the work. Highly recommend them. read more

I brought my vehicle in and asked if they could replace a hose that was leaking. Mario was doing some work around the shop but he took a look at it and decided to repair it right away. This is typical of most of the reviews I have read about them. The guys that work at Pankey's are great, the quality of work that they do is excellent and they have good prices read more

Very helpful and knowledgeable of most radiators, and applications... pricing is super fair... you got issues with a special unit, can't afford a new one? Bring it here these guys will hook you up! Too bad that they are in Hayward! Actually one of the last spots in the bay that works on cooling systems... that's trust worthy... read more

I brought a leaking 2013 Shelby GT500 Ford Mustang supercharger heat exchanger to Pankey's to repair some pin hole leak damage and I was hoping that it could be repaired at a reasonable price and thus avoid having to go to the Ford Dealer parts department to get a new $1200 heat exchanger. I arrived at Pankey's around 7AM and the technician looked at the GT500 heat exchanger, performed a pressure test on it and informed me that the all aluminum heat exchanger was repairable and that it would be done by noon. To my surprise, the repair was done in two hours and it got a nice black paint job too. I also felt that the repair was reasonably priced. read more

BUYER BEWARE: this shop has changed hands, and the new management is not as good with clients as the new. The original owner passed away less than a month ago, and I had a horrible experience with my recent job. Called 1 week ago, asked how much it would be to rebuild my radiator for my pickup. After giving them all of my specs, they said a rebuild would be $125. Great! Or so I thought... Drove to Hayward from San Francisco bright and early, only to find "Paul" suddenly tell me that the rebuild was now MORE THAN DOUBLE the original price, at $300. I asked him why, and he said "Because we have to put a new core in it." When I ask for a price, I specifically ask if it's soup to nuts, and what these guys did that day was give me a bait and switch. So be careful - ALWAYS get them to commit to a price with EXACTLY what they say they will do, because you might be stuck having driven an hour for one price only to find it's suddenly jumped. Paul gave me the hard sell and the excuse that 'radiators are not like other things'. Well, when someone tells me that they are going to rebuild something at one price, I expect that price. I AM definitely reporting this shop to the California Consumer Affairs Department, and I just hope you don't have to. read more

Paul was knowledgeable and very helpful. Complete rebuild was $125. I installed it with no problems. Dropped off in morning and it was complete by 2pm for pickup. Highly recommended. read more

I had a very good experience, professional and fast work, friendly communication. I would recommend this place for any Radiator work. read more

I recently brought my radiator, to have it rebuilt they did an outstanding job they are very professional Mario is very helpful very nice and very people oriented it was a joy talking to him so my hat is off to you Mario and your staff for an outstanding job thanks again. read more

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Pankeys was recommended by the Caterpillar dealership. If they use them, they got to be good. I was very happy with the job they did for me. It was completed in a timely manner too. read more

Stopped by Pankeys to get a repair on the radiator for my 57 chevy belair. It was an easy fix with a dent at the upper hose neck. He pressurized the radiator and popped out the dents on the top and found a small leak. He soldered it up and the radiator was good to go in 2 minutes. Showing me fellow auto parts industry courtesy, he didn't charge me anything altho I would have paid 20-30-40$ happily. As a fellow auto parts industry man, I will continue to send customers to Pankeys for good service. Thanks again guys. Don, Owner @ Valley Auto Parts, Hayward on Tennyson. read more

When I stripped the radiator drain port of my 24 year old Ferrari, I was so mad at myself. I started preparing mentally for the expense. I'm thinking several thousand dollars for a replacement. That's if a new one is still available. Then I found Pankey's. When I called for consultation, they told me to bring the radiator in. I saddled up on a 40 mile journey and brought the radiator early Saturday morning. They assessed the damage, and without hesitation, took action immediately. I was blown away by their benevolence. These guys are the best! read more

My wife's BMW was over heating and I did not want to make another trip to the the Dealer, so I yelped radiators in Hayward and found great reviews on Pankey's. I called and was told to bring it in and they will repair or let us know who can repair it. I decided to bring the car in and was greeted by Mario. Mario took 2 minutes to find the problem and 20 minutes later the radiator was fixed...for under $50! Great Service! read more

This is the only place to go if you need radiator work. The guys are helpful, friendly and the price was right. I was in and out in less than 5 minutes with my radiator good as new! read more

I took my Radiator here to have it repaired, was told to come back in two hours to pick it up. Picked up my radiator (paid $125.00) and took it home. I put the radiator back in my vehicle, filled it up and tested it. No leaks! Drove it for one day and my transmission started slipping. Took my vehicle to the shop only to learn that my transmission was full of coolant. Took the radiator back and told them what had happened. Both the manager and owner insisted that it was nothing that they did and now they are refusing to pay to have my transmission repaired. So just a word to the wise, beware of this business! read more

Walked in today without an appointment, I talked to Mario about the broken nipple on my radiator. He took it to the back and 5 minutes later it was fixed!! I asked how much and he said "Happy New Year!" Soo awesome!! This will be my spot for radiators. Thanks Mario. read more

Don't know how long its been, same radiator, still running. copper channels tho....??

I just created a Yelp account for businesses like Pankey's ... I live in San Jose but work in Hayward.. When I got to work I noticed that my car started smoking and I had coolant pouring out of my car... I checked Yelp for Radiator shops in Hayward and saw that Pankey's had 5 stars.. I filled up my radiator with as much water as I could and headed down to Pankeys.. When I arrrived I told the guy there that I was having radiator problems, as soon as I told him my make and model car, he already new what the problem was before he even looked the car.. He was very honest and said I could save money if I repaired it myself. He even explained to me how to do it.. I decided since I was there to just have them fix it.. I picked up my car a few hours later and it ran like new.. Fair price and great service.. I definitely recommend Pankey's !!! read more

In todays throw away society I find it unusual to find a place that repairs anything these days. When was the last time you had your shoes repaired? So much is made in countries with low manufacturing costs and of cheap quality. Its usually cheaper to just thow the old one away and buy a new one. Maybe if you have $1000 dress shoes or an expensive import OEM radiator you start looking at all your options. I had the latter in my Benz. I didnt want to put a cheaply made radiator in and I didnt want to pay for another Bosch radiator as this one was just a year old. The damage from road debris was in a small confined spot and so I went here with my dad as he had been a satisfied customer for many many years. Its refreshing to talk with the repair person directly. You hear everything first hand rather than at Pep Boys or Wheel Works or even amy given dealer where you talk to a salesman. We were told that it wasnt the easiest repair job but that it may be possible to save it. Better more generous service couldnt be given. Because of the uncertainty of the ability to repair we were told that we wouldnt get charged if it couldnt be fixed. The radiator has now been in the car for 3 years. I trust it to go through the Nevada desert even on the hottest days. A business like this is refreshing. Dont hesitate if you need help with your cooling system. read more

The radiator in my 73 Chevy C10 had developed a few large holes. Some mystery piece of metal was apparently near the fan when I fired the engine up and it shot around the radiator. Ugh. I took it down to Pankey's and they patched it while I waited and didn't even charge me for it. Class act! These guys will get all of my business from now on. read more

These Guys are the best in the bay area for radiator rebuild or repair.

I'd give 6 stars if I could! I called a few days ago describing my problem and they said no appointment necessary so brought my car in today unannounced and they promptly went to work on it; I'm a curious sort of fellow so I stood by while they worked. I asked questions and Isaias answered every question, explained things to me and was very pleasant (he loves what he does and it shows!). Spent some time talking to Jack and made small talk with a few of the other guys. When it came time to pay, Jack said, "get out of here." While I tried to pay *something*, he flat-out refused! The service, quality of work, and level of professionalism are all terrific. I would have paid double fair market value. You cannot go wrong with these guys. Go! Patronize this great business! My parting words to them were that I hope to have more radiator problems soon so I can see 'em again... Thanks, Pankey's! read more

Took in my 38 Pontiac radiator, full of holes and mud. Got it back clean and leak free, working great for a year now. I am very happy. Thanks guys! read more

NEED A RADIATOR? This is the place to go. Best repair shop I've ever been to. Honest trustworthy knowing u can get radiator somewhere else, and he will put it in ($100 cheaper) read more

Dude has helped me out in the past with my toyota. He couldn't this time for my saab-sent me somewhere that could. Thank You!

The kind of seasoned experience that anticipates problems but also know what he's willing to take on and what he's not. Also, he looks for the least expensive fix and moves on only after it turns out to be unviable. The kind of approach that should be more the good practice of other businesses! read more

Mario was great about doing a quick fix on a tiny gas tank for a 1982 moped I'm restoring. All I have to do is hit it with some touch up paint and the bike will be ready to go!! What a nice guy! read more

I needed a minor fix to a radiator and Pankey's quoted me the minimum service charge over the phone. When I got there, they did the job in 20 minutes while I waited and didn't charge me anything! Thank you! read more

I was in a jam when my radiator on my boat had a leak at the drain plug. It snapped clean off. I called Pankeys and they said to bring it down and they would fix it on the spot. I was sceptical. But i brought it to them. After being there for 10 mins they had it repaired and ready to install and get this, they didn't charge me!!! I will never use any other shop! Great customer service! Thanks Pankeys! Y'all saved me a huge headache! read more

I called them for a price, Mario said minimum, $38. That seemed fair to me, I got there, traveling from Oakland hoping they could fix it fast and cheap. Mario took metro the back right away, found the problem and haditfixedin 15 minutes, no joke. Incredible service, amazing price, will go back again for sure. Mario has been there 30 years...what a great little company...doughnuts right next door too...sweet read more

Called got a price Quote from Paul , set up a pick up and they got er done had it back the next day , with breakfast , thanks a million guy's .. will do more biz with you guy's in the near future.. read more

Check in with Mario for any of your cooling system problems. He is knowledgeable and always makes you his #1 priority. I have known Mario for years but never used YELP. It's about time I share 5 's +++ for their excellent service, outstanding work, and extensive knowledge. read more