Excellent air conditioning service. Very friendly and honest service! Explained everything to us very well.

Toms has been in their location for many years which says a lot about a business. While we did not use them for our radiator issue, the owner was welcoming and professional. He took the time to discuss our issues and made an excellent recommendation for our immediate repair needs. We would definitely use Tom's radiator should the need for a radiator arise! read more

I am the original owner of a 1972 Husqvarna 400MX that due to sitting with gasoline in the tank accumulated significant rust in the interior of the tank; Randy examined the tank and we agreed he would clean out the rust if possible. I knew the procedure could result in unusable tank. I am happy to report that he had the technical expertise and ability to eliminate the rust and save this vintage dirt bike in original condition. read more

Asked if they would check my radiator for leak and let me know what else I needed. They called few hours later and told me everything I would need and gave me quote on what it would cost. Told me exactly when the car would be ready. Cost & readiness was under what I thought. Will definitely recommend Tom's Radiator & AC. Loved that I have new radiator, coolant was flushed and replaced and I have a new thermostat. Services were performed well. Thankful they have been in business a long time and are local. read more

New to the area and just found this gem of a shop in Orange. I searched for a shop near my home for some cooling system repair work. I called and talked with Randy the owner. I was very impressed how nice and willing he was to accommodate my repair. He got me in right away and got my repair done very quickly with quality parts and a very good cost for repair. I would highly recommend this business. Gayle was also amazing and helped with taking care of letting me know how things were going and when it would be finished up. Payment process was very smooth. I will definitely be a repeat customer. read more

I have been going here for many years. Family business that does good work at honest prices.

Staff took care of my baby. (1987 Nissan 300ZX). I much appreciated their inspection and work. Very friendly, detailed and caring for customer needs. What more can I ask for!!! Thumbs up. read more

Very friendly, honest & did radiator replacement same day in my Silverado. Very fair price as well!

With short notice I needed a new radiator installed in my vehicle. Tom's provided quick service and a reasonable price. Very trust worthy.

Stopped by and spoke with Randy, highly recommend this shop!! He was able to squeeze me in right away and took care of the overheating issues with my classic car and kept me updated along the process. Car runs cool now and I couldn't be happier!! Will definitely recommend to friends or if any of my other classics need service. read more

I took my Astro Chevy van to get the AC checked out. I told them my vent controls weren't working. All of the other AC shops were booked solid because of the heatwave we're experiencing. They said to bring it in as soon as they open, and they would look at it. That was 8 am. By 11 am they called me and said it was fixed. AC works like a charm. I would recommend this shop to anyone that needs their AC fixed. Honest reliable bunch of guys that that will fix your car for a fair price. They've been around forever, and will treat you right. Wouldn't take my car anywhere else. read more

Went to Tom's because of all of the 5 star reviews and they were right! AC was not working and they found another issue with the radiator which saved me another trip. Estimate was given when said, service was quick and price was more than fair. Comes with a 1 year warranty. Will definitely use them for my future needs and highly recommend them for yours! read more

I took in our 2006 Honda Accord because my husband said it was having problems with the A/C--heat was blowing out of the driver side vents. At the time, I couldn't get it to act up, nor could Randy, the mechanic! He tried running the A/C for long periods of time, but the A/C was working fine. I like that he didn't want to start guessing and changing out parts without really knowing what the problem was. Eventually, he was able to get the A/C to act up a little when it was in the "Auto" setting, which would indicate a problem with the controller. Since he didn't have the diagnostic tools, he said I'd need to take it to the dealer to have it looked at. (My husband and I are hoping we can just keep it off of the "Auto" setting instead.) Though he didn't actually do repair work on our car, we were very pleased at Randy's integrity of not trying to work on our AC just to make some money. He didn't even charge us the $95 evaluation fee because he said he didn't really do any work on our car! I told him that I'd be very happy to write up a good Yelp review to promote his business! In this day and age, it is a huge pleasure to deal with an honest and reputable mechanic! Please support small family businesses like Tom's Radiator and Air Conditioning. read more

Overall, friendly, knowledge and quick service. I have a 2002 Sequoia that was leaking ac refrigerant. Come to find out, the clutch fan was under performing and needed replacement. I had the leak found - worn o-rings - the fan clutch replaced, and refrigerant installed. I will bring my other vehicles for service. Randy and Gail are good people to work with. Honest price for an honest day of work. AC works and blows cold . read more

I took my 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS here to repair the heater. What I expected to be a potentially expensive repair turned out only to cost about $200. The owner is a second-generation City of Orange resident and he very friendly and very helpful. They finish the car in one day and I am very happy with their service. I would definitely recommend this to anybody in town has radiator or heat and AC issues with their car. read more

Tom's Radiator & Air Conditioning - Auto Repair Near Me - Orange, California

I just got my car back from the shop here, and I can absolutely say, the customer service here is fantastic. I came Thursday morning to drop my car off, and was able to picked it up this Friday afternoon. Without even knowing the pricing, from the morning greeting I had, I didn't feel like I had to shop around. The communication is also great, and I'm aware of what's going on from the start til finish. I left with my car having some very cold AC, and just a great feeling of supporting the local community business. Highly recommended if you're looking to have any AC/Radiator fixes. read more

I brought my car in with no idea the cost of repair. Everyone at Tom's was extremely knowledgeable but most importantly, fair. They fixed my car quickly at a reasonable price. Tom's has my full endorsement! read more

Just has my 1931 Ford Model A gas tank serviced. Relined the inner tank and primed the outside of tank. Put new gages and fuel cut off valve. Roland did an awesome job. The entire staff is professional and friendly. The work was completely and the tank given back to me before they established. Highly recommend this place read more

I have been bringing my vehicles here for many years. Randi is always on top of things and gets things done in a timely manner. The prices are reasonable I know I checked around in the past. It's not always price that we look for it's the service. Thanks Randy read more

I went here to get my ac checked since it was leaking Freon. It cost $95 for them to run a black light to find the issue was a bad condenser. They were trying to charge me $795 to replace it. I called another shop and got it done for $300. Shop around for a quality mechanic or they will try to get you for $95 plus an expensive repair. read more

This place is great. I normally do my own car maintenance, but when my Toyota Tacoma AC started leaking, I didn't want to deal with the hassle of having the AC system refrigerant evacuated, doing the maintenance myself, and then taking it back to have the system recharged. I also thought I needed a new compressor. Tom's could have easily upsold me a new compressor with labor for $1000+, but they were honest and only recommended a much cheaper hose and seal replacement. After the repairs my AC system runs great and if any future repairs are needed I will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended. read more

Had gas tank refurbished and radiator re-cored for my 1941 Nash. They did great work, had very reasonable prices and I would highly recommend Toms Radiator to anybody who needed their services. read more

They redid your gas tank on my 56 Studebaker and my 67 burro and they did a great job on both of them thank you very much and when I need my radiator down or anything I'll be over to see you guys read more

Everyone here is very friendly. Roland has helped us every time we've gone in. We've been in 3 times over the past 5 years or so. He's great! Service is prompt and efficient. They stand behind their service and guarantee their work. We wouldn't go anywhere else! read more

This shop is usually always full of cars so call ahead to see what their schedule looks like. The AC in my 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX was no longer blowing cold. I figured I had to have some sort of leak. I called Toms, because I live down the street in Orange and noticed that they just do cooling systems (radiator, AC, etc) I went in on a Friday morning at 8am after calling for an appointment the week before. I talked to Roland and he was very friendly and welcoming. He told me the diagnostic fee and said that he'd give me a call when they had figured out if it was a small leak, or a bigger problem with the AC compressor. I received a call from Randy two hours later at 10am telling me it was just a couple bad O rings on the compressor manifold. They filled up the tank with R134a freon and I was able to pick up the car. All for just over $100 !!!! Overall, I'm very satisfied with the work and the great price. This is the place I will always go to for AC/radiator related needs in the future!!!! read more

I have to throw out the disclaimer that I have never been into the shop or had any work done by Tom's; HOWEVER, I was doing some work on the cooling system on my Jeep and called Tom's for some advice. I asked if they thought I should bring in my radiator to be flushed/tested since I had it out of the Jeep at the time. They could have easily told me to bring it in and could have charged me whatever to have it serviced, but nope, not Tom's. He gave me good honest advice and said there was no reason to bring it in and waste my money. He gave me some quick tips on how to flush it out before I put it back in and didn't try and make any $$ off of me by unnecessary service. In the sometimes shady automotive repair business it is AWESOME to find an honest mechanic that knows what they are talking about and doesn't just try and make a quick buck. I will be sure to keep Tom's in mind for referrals and all of my radiator/cooling system needs. read more

I took my Toyota Prius here about a month ago because Toyota of Orange told me I needed to get a freon re-charge on my A/C system. It was 230$ at the dealer, which I thought was too high. I called Tom's and they quoted me, I think, 118$ for a basic re-charge but they also said that they would have to do their own diagnostic first, which costs 89$ and would be applied to whatever final re-charge / repair may be needed. I went the next morning, thinking I saved half of the dealer cost, and dropped the car off. Just over an hour later I received a call that the car was ready to be picked up. When I returned, I was told that the diagnostic showed the system had no leaks, was fully charged, and running exactly as it should and that their professional opinion was that there was no need to replace good freon with new freon. Okay, I thought, and got ready to pay 89$ for the information. When I took out my wallet, however, they told me that there would be no charge since the diagnostic showed a perfectly running system. I am extremely thankful for the tests they ran and the money I saved because Tom's was both honest and generous. read more

Randy & Gail at Tom's Radiator & AC saved the day, my Freshman son's move-in to Chapman and maybe my sanity. The night before a 900 mile+ road-trip to Orange from Northern Oregon, my AC blew. It was Saturday am when we left, so most shops were closed, but I managed to get it pressure-tested 2hours into the trip. Failed, so I drove with my three kids from Hood River, OR to Orange, CA with no AC in August. 111 degrees was the highest temp we saw. It was awful. Once we finally arrived after one night in Sacramento, reception at the Ayres Hotel in Orange recommended Tom's. I called and spoke to Gail as soon as they opened Monday morning. She confirmed they could assess the problem (with the assessment fee going toward any work done) and had me come right in. She and Randy both were so warm and welcoming. I left the car, approved the estimate by phone once they knew the problem, and hoped it would be ready by the next morning so we could make my son's move-in time at Chapman University. Amazingly, they received the needed part sooner than expected and called to say it was repaired and ready, same day, right before they closed for the evening. I was so grateful and relieved. Loved hearing about how Randy's dad (Tom?!) opened the shop when Randy was 11 years old, and upon his high school graduation asked if he wanted to go to college or start working at the shop... as long as he got a haircut. He did and has been there, doing excellent work and probably saving the day for countless people, ever since. They offered to help my son with any car issues he or his friends may have, or to just stop in if they need any help or have questions about the area. Such real, genuine, ethical folks- cannot recommend highly enough. Oh, and of course my AC is working perfectly as this Momma moves her oldest into college and then heads back up north, grateful. read more

It's never fun to have to fix your car, but I couldn't have chosen a better place to go to than Tom's. After getting different quotes and diagnoses from other shops, I found Tom's on Yelp and after speaking to Roland on the phone, was 100 percent positive I wanted to take my car here. Roland was not only patient and informative over the phone, he was honest and didn't give any false promises just to get me into the shop. He located the leak in my ac system and had the parts ordered and the problem fixed all in a days time. And for a price that didn't put me out for weeks. If I could give this shop and especially Roland 10 stars I would. read more

Tom is very knowledgeable and willing to help with oddball old cars. Love this place.

No A/C, not a problem! They were able to diagnose the problem and repair the problem quickly. Highly recommended to us and so glad we trusted him. He was able to fix the problem with the A/C and troubleshoot the electrical problem that started all the problems. If you need work on your car A/C, come here. read more

These guys are AWESOME! My AC unit was, well, really screwed up. I took it to one place who said I needed a bunch of new parts and was going to cost me 1200+ dollars. Yeah right, get the hell out of here. I took it to Tom's and was impressed by the friendly customer service. They told me my problem was only one small part, and not all of the other things the other guys told me it was. I saved over a 1000 dollars. 10/10 would recommend. Great friendly guys who explained everything that they were going to do and why. read more

Roland was very sweet and helpful... he was able to provide the radiator I needed for my 2002 cavalier the same day and was extremely patient with answering all the questions I had, which of course I was super thankful for. It cost just a little more than if I had gone through one of the other shops that would've had to order it and I would've had to wait an additional 1-2 days but not with TOM's... same day. DONE ;) read more

Tom's Raditor did a quick, and incredible job on my Camry AC...and charged over $100 LESS than estimate...yes LESS. Great honest service for sure. AC in car is better than ever. (New AC, cleaned out old blown unit) read more

These guys rock! Had my 99 F150 coolant flush and thermostat changed out a couple months ago. They said a lot of crud came out of my system and luckily went with a t/stat change because it was the original. Taken a few trips to the river since and no issues. Thanks Randy! read more

Simply put, awesome. Two Things: 1. My experience: It's definitely a hole in the wall place with very eclectic decor and they save the frills and only focus on cars. I spoke with Randy and he was very helpful, not only did he fix my radiator in my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee but when I went to pick it up he told me to come by anytime ever if I had any questions about it or if something felt off with the car and he would take care of it. Gave me a warranty on it and everything. 2. Price: Dealer quoted me 1800, they charged me 700. They also took really good care of my buddy who needed his audi worked on. All and all these guys are great, i'd go back here again and again and refer all my friends. read more

After 140,000 miles on my car, something broke. My first repair, other than tires and oil changes. It is so hard to know where to go and who to trust. I was recommended to this shop, and called and spoke with Roland. He was helpful and I made a time to come in. I dropped off the car and within a few hours Roland called and gave the repair estimate. He explained everything and then called back again to tell me they would have the parts the next day. One painful credit card charge later and I was out the door. Roland was still very nice and reminded me that I had a one year warranty, no matter what and to let him know if I had any questions.. read more

Was referred to Tom's by a friend. They were very easy to deal with. Brought my old beater in for a leak, but it turned out to be a little more than they were set up for. They apologized and referred me to someone better equipped to handle my situation. They were very nice and informative. Honest is the word...... Would I go back ???? YES. And if or when I get a simpler leak/problem you bet I will go to Tom's. read more

Mr sweaters drives old, sweet cars that need a lot of love and labor. when i needed some radiator work done on my Studebaker, I went down to these guys ..they made a custom heater box for 1/3 the price of a refurbished one. When I needed a custom radiator, I got that done here as well. I always see Rare and Vintage cars in the shop getting work done. Some of these cars are real high end..the kind you do NOT let CLOWNS works on, you dig ? Randy is straight up! You do not need an old car to come here ..if the TEMP gauge says its HOT then go here..they will take care of it fast , efficient , honest and KOOL! read more

I'd give Tim 6 stars if I could. After taking my 02 subaru to two other shops, neither one found the leak in my AC unit (one of them being right across the street). Tom spent a couple hours testing and ended up charging less than the other guys to fix the issue for good. Go see Tom. read more