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How Much Does a Radiator Cost?

low cost Range: $390-$520
low cost SUV: $480-$850

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A key part of a car's cooling system, a radiator keeps the engine from overheating. HowStuffWorks.com explains that the radiator transfers heat from the liquid coolant to the air blown through by the fan. You will most likely need to replace your radiator if there is a leak in the core.
 
Typical costs:
  • Replacing a radiator costs $390 to $516 for passenger cars; $483 to 854 for SUVs or mini-vans, depending on the type of coolant used and the age, make and model of the vehicle.
What should be included:
  • Quotes on replacing a radiator should include the actual part, fresh coolant, any replacement hoses needed, labor and tax.
Additional costs:
  • Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts generally cost more than after-market or off-brand parts. The New York Attorney General's office doesn't recommend non-OEM parts. When getting quotes, ask the repair shop which kind of part would be used.
Shopping for a radiator:
  • According to the Federal Citizen Information Center, shops that do only diagnostic work and do not sell parts or repairs may be able to objectively tell you if your radiator needs replacing.
  • While amateur mechanics may be able to replace a radiator by themselves at home with little risk of injury or serious damage to the vehicle, Cars.com rates replacing a radiator as a somewhat complex job. If you're not an experienced home mechanic, replacing the radiator might be best left to an expert.
  • You can find a reputable auto repair shop through groups like the National Institute for Auto Service Excellence or the International Automotive Technicians' Network.
  • When it comes to auto repair, labor charges can vary wildly, so get quotes from several shops to find a fair price for a radiator.
Article updated May 2007
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Amount: $780.00 GMC Denali Radiator replacement
Posted by: sjh2k in newport news, VA.Purchased: May, 2007
Car Make: GMCCar Model: Denali
Auto Shop: B&L Auto
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Amount: $1,066.83 Over $1,000
Posted by: Dan in Charlotte, NC.Purchased: May, 2007
Car Make: NewmarCar Model: Diesel Motor Home
Auto Shop: Bullock's Radiator
When you feel bad about the three or four hundred you have to pay for a radiator in your car, remember it can always be worse :o)
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Amount: $812.00 Acura Integra GS-R OEM Radiator Replacement
Posted by: c.alegre@gmail.com in Oakland, CA.Purchased: November, 2007
Car Make: AcuraCar Model: Integra GS-R 1999
Auto Shop: Oakland Acura Dealer
Plus side, they had parts in the same day and finished same day.
Negative side, didn't shop around and spent way too much.
Dealer of course used OEM parts, called to make sure everything was ok. took off $70 as a courtesy, original bill was for $882. can we say "OUCH"
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Amount: $812.00 Radiator Replacement
Posted by: Rebecca in Greenville NC in Greenville, NC.Purchased: November, 2007
Car Make: InfinitiCar Model: Q45 sedan
Auto Shop: Plaza Auto Shop
Great service, finished work before promised. The staff is friendly and straight forward. SO much better than Colony Tire!
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Amount: $350.00 Haggled for best price
Posted by: Lilly in Lakeland Florida in Lakeland, FL.Purchased: April, 2008
Car Make: AcuraCar Model: 3.2 TL
Auto Shop: Watson's Radiator Repair
I was originally quoted $675 at a Goodyear Service Center. That price included a new radiator, thermostat, and labor. I told the manager I was not happy with the price and he immediately went back to the office and had reduced the price to $445. I told him that I was going to get a second opinion and took my car to a Radiator repair shop down the road. I ended up haggling back and forth between the two places and finally got the parts and labor for $350! Don't ever settle for the first price you are given.
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Amount: $95.00 Cost for replacement radiator
Posted by: Allen in Perris, CA.Purchased: April, 2008
Car Make: HondaCar Model: CRX
Auto Shop: NAPA Auto Parts
Ran into a concrete curb when the road ended suddenly. Stupid mistake. The car wasn't badly damaged but the radiator was busted. Got the replacement radiator for a little less than a hundred dollars at a local Napa With my pops discount. I'm going to attempt to put it on myself.
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Amount: $515.00 radiator for acura integra
Posted by: a user in seattle, WA.Purchased: May, 2008
Car Make: acuraCar Model: integra
Auto Shop: Budd & Co Inc
For a replacement radiator/thermostat plus the original cooling system test ($40) with a 1 year/12K warrenty on parts and labour. More than I was hoping to spend, but a suggested mechanic that doesn't rip you off.
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Amount: $517.00 Radiator, Thermostat and belt replacement
Posted by: Gwen and Gene in Stone Mountain, GA.Purchased: June, 2008
Car Make: 1991Car Model: chrysler Imperial
Auto Shop: Firestone
Had radiator, thermostat, and belt replacement price includes labor and taxes. Good job and great service!
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Amount: $645.63 Replaced radiator and two connector hoses
Posted by: CRV owner in Phoenix, AZ.Purchased: July, 2008
Car Make: HondaCar Model: CRV
Auto Shop: 25th Street Automotive
included new radiator, cap, new coolant,cooling system supplement, two hoses and clamp as well as shop supplies. I thought this was a high price, but given the comprables for an "SUV", I guess it is in the ballpark, though my last car, a Jeep Wrangler never ran me over $400.00.
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Amount: $250.00 radiator replacement
Posted by: bmr in seattle, WA.Purchased: 2008
Car Make: hondaCar Model: civic
Auto Shop: walt\'s in south seattle
amazing guys. did the job in 2 hours and were great.
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Amount: $804.00 replaced radiator
Posted by: CRV owner in AZ in gilbert, AZ.Purchased: August, 2008
Car Make: hondaCar Model: crv
Auto Shop: napa auto-lindsey, gilbert, az
paid for new thermostat; seal, low hose, rad hose and radiator--also cooling system fill/flush;;;;

AC doesn't work now and temp gage in car runs very hot! not sure what they did, but going back in tomorrow to see if they can fix it for $804!! they'd better.
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Amount: $750.00 New radiator, thermostat, flush
Posted by: KP in Collinsville, IL.Purchased: September, 2008
Car Make: MazdaCar Model: Protege5
New radiator, thermostat, gasket, system flush.
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Amount: $500.00 hyundai sonata radiator
Posted by: arun in pittsburgh, PA.Purchased: 2002
Car Make: hyundaiCar Model: sonata
Auto Shop: pep boys
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Amount: $260.00 replaced radiator
Posted by: a user in Brooklyn, NY.Purchased: May, 2008
Car Make: NissanCar Model: Altima 2002
Auto Shop: Igor Auto Center
Brought car in at 8:30am picked it up at 10:30am the same day.
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Amount: $574.00 Radiator
Posted by: A user in Texas in Houston, TX.Purchased: 2008
Replaced the radiator, cap and a hose. Took it in because heater was not heating properly and discovered that the radiator was cracked. The crack was the reason the heater was not generating heat properly.
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Amount: $302.58 Replaced Radiator
Posted by: Blacksmith in Marietta, GA.Purchased: February, 2001
Car Make: DodgeCar Model: Ram 1500
Auto Shop: CARWASH USA, INC
Replaced the radiator, new coolant, washed the truck. Two hours exactly.
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Amount: $21.00 Radiator or hose leak
Posted by: Elisabeth Driscoll in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.Purchased: August, 2002
Car Make: LandroverCar Model: Discovery II 2001
Auto Shop: Carmax
When I got home and parked my car in my driveway, I hearded a sound, looked at my car and suddenly a huge flush of water seeped our under my car. I am afraid I have to replace my radiator but my neighbor thinks it might be a hose? How can I find someone good, (beside the Landrover dealer $$$$) who can fix my car and does not charge my the maximum amount for a radiotor? I am a single mom who barely has this extra money for repairs, unfortunately.
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Amount: $425.00 Radiator Repair 2004 Jeep
Posted by: A way out of no way in Farmington Hills, MI.Purchased: February, 2009
Car Make: JeepCar Model: Cherokee
Auto Shop: Northwest Tune-Up
Well after visiting costhelper.com and based on the average cost for and SUV radiator. I do feel the cost may be fair. On the other hand, to spend $425 on an auto repair as simple as a radaitor makes me mad. I can barely pay my car note.
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Amount: $220.00 Radiator
Posted by: Sean S. in Cerritos, CA.Purchased: February, 2001
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Camry
Auto Shop: Norwalk Toyota
Changed radiator and added new coolant.
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Amount: $675.00 Radiator replacement
Posted by: Demaris in Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, MI.Purchased: February, 2009
Car Make: HyndaiCar Model: Santa Fe
Auto Shop: Firestone
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Amount: $0.00 Radiators
Posted by: Jesse in Anoka, MN.Purchased: 2009
Car Make: SaturnCar Model: SC2
Auto Shop: NONE
I brought my vehicle in after buying it from a CARHOP in Minnesota, many problems that they were not going to fix... The Radiator is going out now, and I have to pay for it, was wondering if anyone knew of any place i could bring it for a relatively decent price...
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Amount: $519.77 New Radiator
Posted by: Kathy W. in College Station, TX.Purchased: 2009
Car Make: HondaCar Model: CR-V 1998
Auto Shop: Allen Honda
Got a new aftermarket radiator, hoses, clamps and cap after my old one cracked and started leaking. Honda radiator would have been $175 more. Took less than a day and they gave me a 10% student discount, bringing the total down from $576.77 to $519.77. For a small SUV I guess I made out pretty good, even getting it done at the dealer.
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Amount: $540.00 Radiator Replacement
Posted by: Sujit Mondal in Norristown, PA.Purchased: March, 2009
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Camry
Auto Shop: Firestone
Include New Raditor parts and labour , Raditor cap , pressure test , antifreeze flush.

A common thing observed in firestone always , they do recomend the part which is not affected. For this they have suggested raditor hose replecement also , but I have not done that.
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Amount: $288.00 Radiator Replacement
Posted by: a user in Tallahassee, FL.Purchased: May, 2009
Car Make: NissanCar Model: Altima
Auto Shop: BP Service Station
Replaced the radiator, clamps, and refilled coolant after two cracks in the radiator were discovered.
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Amount: $502.00 Radiator, Thermometer and Fluid Replacement
Posted by: user in Charlotte, NC in Rock Hill, SC.Purchased: May, 2009
Car Make: NissanCar Model: Altima
Auto Shop: Harrelson, Nissan
Car overheated. They found a small leak in the radiator and decided to replace it AND the thermometer. I sort of wished I had them replace the thermometer first to see if it was that (because the darn car is so old), but looks like I was quoted about right for the radiator based on what I'm seeing here. My cost breakdown was $299 on a new radiator, $25 or so for the coolant, and $25 for the new thermometer.. LABOR was $179 for 2 hours. Ouch! I wonder why I got a Ph.D. when these mechanics make $90 an hour! :o) Good luck!
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Amount: $260.00 Radiator
Posted by: a user in Phoenix, AZ.Purchased: May, 2009
Car Make: VolvoCar Model: S80
Auto Shop: America Muffler
Changed with Brand New Radiator and coolant
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Amount: $429.87 Remove and Replace cracked plastic Raditor with Aluminun core
Posted by: Kirk in Panama City, FL.Purchased: June, 2009
Car Make: ChevoletCar Model: S-10
Auto Shop: Madd Hatter
So the price I paid was average. Took the first quote. Priced just the radiator part #15120548 for $429.74 at the dealer. Online it ranged from $139-204. Leak started from a crack in the plastic. Most of the franchise service centers I have used and have only been happy with one of them which I only used once. Heard good reviews about Madd Hatter just 2 miles from me. He said he would call me back and a few minutes later the quote was $429.87 and would take a few hours. I didn't even haggle. Without my truck I would have to rent a car to go to work for how many days? Based on the price of the part I expected several hundred dollars at the dealer if nothing else was wrong. For $429.87 new radiator installed, antifreeze and same day return while I waited with no additional cost was a great deal. It has a 12 month, 12000 mile parts and labor warranty. Took about 3 hours. I'm just happy there was no serious damage and no more work required. Heard on a radio talk show that the extended life antifreeze should be changed more frequently because it doesn't protect for 5 years.
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Amount: $397.00 new radiator
Posted by: brad in Austin, TX.Purchased: August, 2009
Car Make: FordCar Model: Ranger
Auto Shop: Kurts Autowerks
had leak. new radiator needed.
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Amount: $640.00 Radiator Replaced
Posted by: truckeefamily in Truckee, CA.Purchased: September, 2009
Car Make: FordCar Model: Expedition
Auto Shop: Quality Automotive and Smog Inc
price included a diagnostics test to determine problem (had leak and heater was not working), replacement radiator, new fluids, and labor.

Note: My Ford Expedition has the 5.4L V-8 engine.
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Amount: $826.00 Radiator Replaced
Posted by: a user in Catonsville, MD.Purchased: October, 2009
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Prius (2003)
Auto Shop: Russel Toyota
$826 for just part, quoted 6 hours labor.
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Amount: $760.00 Radiator & hoses replaced plus oil change
Posted by: longdar in Falls Church, VA.Purchased: December, 2002
Car Make: AcuraCar Model: Integra 97
Price includes labor and tax
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Amount: $923.72 Radiator Replaced
Posted by: S. Thomas in Fairfield, OH.Purchased: November, 2009
Car Make: Mercedes BenzCar Model: ML320
Auto Shop: N.T.B.Fairfield OH
Price include parts labor and tax.
N.T.B. price was $330.00 less then the Mercedes Benz dealer, they use all new parts and it comes with a nationwide warranty, so any state i am in that has a N.T.B or Tire Kingdom shop will honor my warranty.
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Amount: $737.38 Radiator Replaced
Posted by: Twilight_Fan in Silver Spring, MD.Purchased: November, 2009
Car Make: 2003 HondaCar Model: Civic
Auto Shop: Sport Honda
Price included parts labor and tax. Labor at $104/hr which is more compared to most places. Quality work well done. Flushed twice to get contaminants out of heater core and engine. Replaced radiator cap, thermostat and radiator w/an after-market version. Added coolant, prestone, and three flush kits. My radiator was very dirty they said and had a leak somewhere. All parts & labor had one year warranty if I come back with a problem. Now the heat and A/C works quickly, under 10 mins. Woopee!!
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Amount: $509.00 Radiator Replaced
Posted by: a user in Herndon, VA.Purchased: September, 2004
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Accord
Auto Shop: NTB
Price included parts labor and tax.
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Amount: $165.00 camry radiator replaced
Posted by: jng in Sunrinse, FL.Purchased: November, 2009
Car Make: 1996 ToyotaCar Model: Camry I4
Auto Shop: Tek and Toy
My local mechanic guy charged $60 to replace the radiator. I bought Radiator from NAPA and 1 gal of coolant for $105. He did great job in 1h20\\\'. Radiator has limited lifetime guarantee.
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Amount: $998.00 Hyandai Radiator
Posted by: Jenee in Cypress, TX.Purchased: December, 2009
Car Make: HyundaiCar Model: Elantra
Auto Shop: Drivers
I got a brand new radiator, top and bottom hoses, a thermostat, a gasket, and a coolant flush. Was I ripped off?
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Amount: $270.00 Radiator
Posted by: Alisa in Hamilton, NJ.Purchased: December, 2009
Car Make: DodgeCar Model: Intrepid
Auto Shop: Ted's Auto
Ted does a great job and always charges what is fair. I used to go to the Dodge dealership but I kept feeling like I was being jipped. I took my moms to the dealership for a diagnostic and they wanted 1200 for all of the work. I then took it to ted for a second opinion and he said they were crazy and told me I only needed breaks! He does great work and does it at a fair price. he had my car for about 2 weeks but there were extenuating circumstances that I understood and could not be helped. By the way, I learned condensation..or what I like to think is condensation is never a good thing
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Amount: $306.00 replace radiator
Posted by: James West in cochran, GA.Purchased: December, 2009
Car Make: cadllicCar Model: deville
Auto Shop: bleckley automotive
Had a hole in my radiator. replace it, it took about 2 hrs. he did a great job. have used this place a lot. always great work.
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Amount: $210.00 hoses, thermostat, flush, and cap
Posted by: DB in Lacey, WA.Purchased: December, 2009
Car Make: 98 NissanCar Model: Fontier
Auto Shop: J&H Lacey, WA
about two hours
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Amount: $504.00 Radiator replacement
Posted by: a user in Philadelphia, PA.Purchased: January, 2009
Car Make: JeepCar Model: Grand Cherokee
Auto Shop: local garage
coolant leaking out, despite refills. Shop said it was pretty apparent that the radiator was leaking and needed to be replaced. No hoses. NAPA parts.
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Amount: $350.00 replaced new radiator (csf brand)
Posted by: lalu in gurhrie, OK.Purchased: September, 2005
Car Make: acuraCar Model: 2.5 TL 1995
Auto Shop: mechanic
mechanic came my home with new radiaro and replaced new radiator in 1 and half hour.

Got nice service sitting at home
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Amount: $357.00 Replace Radiator
Posted by: DT in Greensboro, NC.Purchased: 2004
Car Make: KiaCar Model: Sorento
Auto Shop: Battleground Kia
Parts and Labor.
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Amount: $797.44 COSTLY radiator repairs
Posted by: Barb & Gary in Mount Juliet, TN.Purchased: January, 2010
Car Make: ChevyCar Model: Malibu
Auto Shop: AUTO PRO
If your car overheats DO NOT use this shop. We spent over $400.00 on repairs in April and another $383.00 in October and once again hoses are leaking and coolant is gushing. These people are incompetent and refuse to take any responsibility for the recurring problem. After seeing the average costs for full system replacement, we feel really used (and a bit stupid for not doing our homework).
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Amount: $278.00 Great price on Replacing of Radiator
Posted by: Diana 1234 in Santa Ana, CA.Purchased: February, 2010
Car Make: NissanCar Model: Altima
Auto Shop: Jeff\'s Service Center
These guys are great - I brought my car in at 2:30, they replaced my cracked radiator with a new & filled with coolant and returned my car to me by 5:00. Everything working great! Very friendly & very fair!! I would recommand to all!!!
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Amount: $480.00 Radiator , Thermostat replacement, flush,and coolant
Posted by: SteveJ in Chino Hills, CA.Purchased: January, 2004
Car Make: DodgeCar Model: Ram 1500
Auto Shop: Chino Tire & Muffler
Excellent Service. Did work same day.....did not have to rent a car!
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Amount: $93.75 replacing radiator
Posted by: joesaz in jupiter, FL.Purchased: March, 2010
Car Make: 2001 nissanCar Model: altima
Auto Shop: did it myself
i bought aftermarket radiator from 800radiator cost was $88 plus tax came to $93.75 add in another $8.79 for 50/50 antifreeze(got a second bottle to be sure)makes total cost $101.33. did it in under an hour by myself!! just remove 2 brackets, 5 hoses(spring clamps), and 1 panel to access bottom hose< and 2 wire connectors and 2 screws for fan assembly. easiest radiator i ever replaced
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Amount: $350.00 replaced radiator
Posted by: le le in los angeles, CA.Purchased: March, 2010
Car Make: 2001 monte carlo ssCar Model: chevy
Auto Shop: steves auto
my car was leaking coolant told that I needed a radiator..works great now..
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Amount: $550.00 raidiator replaced
Posted by: you in agawam, MA.Purchased: March, 2010
Car Make: fordCar Model: taurus
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Amount: $150.00 replaced radiator
Posted by: someone in oxford in oxford, PA.Purchased: 2009
Car Make: MitsubishiCar Model: Galant
Auto Shop: Do it your self
Went to car quest and bought the radiator for 139.00 dollars and the anti-freeze for about 10.00 dollars.And did the work myself!
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Amount: $554.12 Radiator Replace
Posted by: FooJersey in Folcroft, PA.Purchased: April, 2010
Car Make: ChryslerCar Model: Town & Country
Auto Shop: O'Donnell Auto Service
$187.50 for two hours of labor
$289.00 for the radiator
$36.00 for two gallons of anti-freeze
$10.25 for ENV/Supply
$31.37 for state tax
All of the work was finish in one afternoon. It seems that the radiator is marked up really high but the overall cost seems to be comparable to everyone else.
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Amount: $832.96 Radiator Replacement
Posted by: a user in Lexington, MA.Purchased: May, 2010
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: RAV4
Auto Shop: Lexington Toyota
283.50 for labor
549.01 for part
Replaced the entire radiator, new cap
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Amount: $2,500.00 robbed
Posted by: spookyluke in port hedland, Other.Purchased: May, 2010
Car Make: fordCar Model: fairlane
Auto Shop: n and l auto
took car in to get couple hoses fixed,, 8 weeks later car finally ready ., mechanic tells me needed new radiator so he already done job. I was not consulted or gave approval.
unbelievable dishonesty.
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Amount: $700.00 Radiator Replacement
Posted by: DonnaMc in Grosse Pointe, MI.Purchased: May, 2010
Car Make: 02Car Model: Grand Cherokee
Auto Shop: Grosse Pointe Shell
Says the cost is so high because of the work involved...are the mechanics incompetent?
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Amount: $420.00 Radiator Replacement and Temp Sensor Replacement
Posted by: TB in Des Moines, IA.Purchased: April, 2004
Car Make: 2001Car Model: Mitzsubishi Gallant GTZ
Auto Shop: AAMCO
Best quote out of 3 auto repair places
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Amount: $289.00 radiator replacement and labor
Posted by: Rad in Carmichael, CA.Purchased: June, 2010
Car Make: ChryslerCar Model: Town & Country
Auto Shop: Joe's Auto
Checked around and this was the cheapest. Saved about $200 from the next quote
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Amount: $174.00 Radiator Replacement
Posted by: R. Greenlee in San Diego, CA.Purchased: June, 2010
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Camry
Auto Shop: Mobile Tuneup Mechanic
4 Cylinder 2000 Camry was slowly bleeding fluid out of some 3 inch cracks at the very top of the radiator. Replaced with $75 CryoMax radiator made in Taiwan (pick-up cash price) from Hu at Radiator Depot, (858) 292-4998, 7030 Convoy Ct, San Diego 92111, same one that 1-800-Radiator sells for over $150 delivered. My Mobile Tuneup mechanic did all the work in my driveway in under an hour and charged me just $85. Plus about $5 for the Peak 50/50 antifreeze from Walmart and another $2.25 for a couple of radiator hose clamps from Kragen.
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Amount: $535.00 jeep radiator
Posted by: c haywood in Dagsboro, DE.Purchased: July, 2010
Car Make: jeepCar Model: 2004grand cherokee V8
Auto Shop: A&E Dagsboro DE
great shop in resort area....bit hard to reach if you are in Bethany, Fenwick Island or Ocean City..but certainly worth it in finding a candid and honest service person in Stacy
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Amount: $804.00 Ripped off for replaced radiator
Posted by: lisalee in wayne, NJ.Purchased: July, 2010
Car Make: suzukiCar Model: xl-7
Auto Shop: Wayne Suzuki
Charged $462 for radiator and 3 hrs of labor at $105/hr and $20.00 for coolant. Radiator was not genuine Suzuki radiator. Manufacture radiator cost $668 and I only have a 6 month warranty. Feel stupid because online prices are $120-229 for radiator.
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Amount: $150.00 Replaced Radiator
Posted by: a user in Miami, FL.Purchased: July, 2010
Car Make: 98' HondaCar Model: Accord
Auto Shop: All Florida Radiators FL
I recently had to get my radiator replaced since it had a crack and all the anti freeze leaked out. I took it to a local shop where they took great care of it. It was only $150 total for both parts and labor. Plus it came with a 1 year 30day labor warranty. I think I lucked out finding this place because I called other local places and I got quotes ranging from 300+ My best advice would be call as much mechanic shops possible to compare pricing. Usually dealerships are pricey but if you can find a "mom and pop shop" (Family or privately owned business) you will get a much better deal.
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Amount: $560.00 Radiator Replaced
Posted by: rhinsen in Margate, FL.Purchased: July, 2010
Car Make: AcuraCar Model: Integra GS
Auto Shop: Super Tech Service Center
Radiator- $205 %60 markup (should be about $125)
Thermostat- $24 %90 to %100 markup (should be $12)
Lower Hose- $28.50 %63 markup (should be $16)
Antifreeze- $30 %250 markup (should be about $12)
Labor- $225
The only positive thing is they started working on my car right away and I got it back the same day. I need my car so the extra money is worth it, I guess. Just hate getting screwed on the markup of the parts and I don't know enough about what certain parts should actually cost. They always got me by the balls (so to speak)....
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Amount: $330.00 Replaced radiator on 1997 Camry
Posted by: Sandip Gupta in Fremont, CA.Purchased: May, 2004
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Camry
Auto Shop: Sri Auto
My local mechanic replaced the leaking radiator off my camry. Charged $145 for radiator, $25 coolant and 2hrs labor $80/hr. The 3 inch crack on the top of the radiator causing the leak. The cool thing is before the repair, he pressurised the radiator system with water to demonstrate the leak. 1 year limited warranty for the parts.
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