NORTH RALEIGH AUTOMOTIVE & RADIATOR > RADIATORS

919-834-7300 | 5312 Atlantic Springs Rd Raleigh, NC 27616

Radiators

Quality Radiators in Raleigh

We also sell and install new radiators, if repairs aren't an option!

Your vehicle's radiator helps keep your engine cool. Overheated engines can lead to numerous problems, including eventual breakdowns. The radiator sits at the front of the engine bay; it's made up of slim, hollow channels that run between the inlet and outlet tanks.

Coolant pumps through tubes to the engine, where it is warmed. Once the coolant reaches the engine, it goes to the radiator, which is constructed to cool the flowing liquid using the air passing the radiator. The cooled liquid cycles back through the engine, where it absorbs more heat. This cycle allows the engine to keep working at ideal temperatures.

Radiator Re-Cores and Rebuilds

We know that time is important when it comes to most radiator repairs so we have expanded our inventory to carry the most common radiator cores. There are multiple radiator types (Kenworth, Freightliner, Mack, Peterbuilt, etc.) that require the "core" of the radiator to be replaced.

We keep a "better than OE" core in stock that comes with reinforced headers, an extra row of tubes, and dead-end corners that help prevent corner tube leaks. In the need of a radiator re-core give us a call with your make and model and schedule your radiator to be recored and restored!

Charge Air Cooler Repair and Rebuilds

Charge Air Coolers or Intercoolers help cool compressed air generated from the turbo. Whereas radiators leak coolant, CACs (Charge Air Coolers) leak air, making pin-hole leaks more difficult to find.

Charge Air Coolers should be cleaned, rebuilt or replaced any time the radiator is removed from an over the road truck. These units can and should be serviced regularly. Our Heavy Duty staff regularly rebuilds the all-aluminum charge air coolers used on many different applications, at a significant cost savings.

We can clean and flush out CACs in case of turbo failure and check for leaks. Leaks in the CAC can cause a loss of power and decrease fuel mileage. We offer complete rebuilds as well as minor repairs.

We also carry aftermarket replacement Charge Air Coolers in stock for quick turn around on hundreds of over the road trucks.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Professional Advice

I usually look at the reviews for places that I've never used before. I found the service and the personnel here exactly as stated on the yelp reviews. Woody was right on target when he provided an on phone analysis of what my radiator problem was. He also provided a range of what the cost might be. I was especially impressed with the time in which it took for them to do it. My vehicle was in their shop by ten am and completed by 4:30 pm.

Ed T., 06/12/2017

Great Customer Service

Fantastic business. I will bring my car here for as long as I'm in this area. They are very straightforward, could have raked me over the coals and absolutely did the opposite. My car was leaking coolant and I couldn't find the leak. Brought it here, two days later get a call saying all they can find was a small leak from a clamp on the hose. They tightened it and got me back on the road that very day they called. I will recommend this place to everyone. Thanks guys!!!

Jeff H., 02/27/2018

Honest Auto Shop

I have found my mechanic. Saw that these guys had nothing but good reviews, so I called to ask if I could drop my car off after hours because I work 9-6 every day. I dropped my car off on Monday night, and on Tuesday by 10 am a mechanic had called me to ask for some more info on what was wrong with my car. Woody called back about mid-afternoon to let me know that while they believe it's the compressor, they did not feel comfortable performing such an expensive repair when they weren't 100% sure and when my car was still running mostly fine and blowing cold air. Most other places around here would've happily taken my hundreds of dollars! I appreciated the honesty so much, as that's very rare these days... especially in the auto repair industry. He took my payment for the diagnostic over the phone and said that once my compressor fails, I can use the amount I paid as a credit towards my repair. These guys are super honest and the whole process was so easy and seamless. While it kind of sucks that my car isn't fixed, it still works and I'm not out hundreds of dollars! Super appreciative and I will certainly be here for future repairs and maintenance.

Layla M., 07/20/2019

Fast and Courteous

I got a 1980 Fiat Spider 124 with radiator trouble. I call and spoke to Woody and ask me to get it there and next day was done. Kudos to Woody. Thank you !!!

Xavier G., 05/28/2020

Best Auto Shop

North Raleigh Radiator is the best! My family has been going to them for years, and I have personally taken two of my vehicles to them over the years. They are honest, reliable and kind. As a lady, it feels intimidating to find an auto shop that you can trust. I've gone to other automotive shops in the area who have tried to sell me things that my car hasn't needed, but Neal and Woody have never tried to do that (they just shake their heads at the other guys) and have been my go to for a second opinion when it comes to what repairs I actually need. They are also more accommodating than other shops, as it's been easier to find a time slot when my car needs attention. I will continue coming here for as long as they are open! You will not be let down or disappointed. They are truly the best in the area.