Cooling System & Radiator Repair, Right in Your Driveway

It depends on your vehicle and what's causing the problem. A cracked hose, a stuck thermostat, a failed cooling fan and a blown head gasket are very different repairs, and parts vary a lot by make and model. We find the cause first and give you an upfront estimate for the repair. Diagnostic testing is a separate charge from the repair itself, and no work begins until you approve the estimate. There are no hidden fees. Because we don't pay rent on a traditional shop, our overhead is lower and those savings are passed on to you. Call or text 937-609-3554 with your year, make and model to get on the schedule.

Yes. We are a mobile mechanic, so we replace radiators, hoses, water pumps, thermostats and cooling fans and flush coolant right in your driveway, apartment lot or workplace parking lot. All we need is a safe spot to park next to your vehicle. That means no tow and no driving an overheating car to a shop. Head gasket and heater core repairs are done at our offsite repair facility, and we pick up and deliver your vehicle. For other major repairs or bad weather, pickup and delivery is available too.

The most common causes are low coolant from a leak, a thermostat stuck closed, a failing water pump, a clogged or damaged radiator, or a cooling fan that isn't turning on. Sometimes it's as simple as a bad radiator cap or a cracked hose. We track down the actual cause before recommending a repair, so you aren't paying for parts you don't need.

No. If the temperature gauge climbs into the red or you see steam, pull over somewhere safe and turn the engine off. Driving an overheating engine can warp the cylinder head or damage the head gasket, which turns a cooling system repair into a much bigger engine repair. Never open the radiator cap or coolant reservoir while the engine is hot, because the coolant is under pressure and can cause serious burns. Since we come to you, you don't have to drive it to a shop.

Coolant has a sweet, syrupy smell, and it's usually green, orange, pink, yellow or blue. A sweet smell from the engine bay or a brightly colored puddle under the front of the car almost always means a coolant leak from a hose, the radiator, the water pump or a connection. Coolant is toxic to pets and children, so clean up any puddles and get the leak checked soon.

Your heater uses hot engine coolant to warm the cabin, so a heater that blows cold is often a sign of low coolant, a thermostat stuck open or a clogged heater core. If the temperature gauge is also acting strange, or you've been topping off coolant, the cooling system should be checked before it leads to overheating.

Common signs include coolant leaking from the front of the engine, a whining or grinding noise near the belts, steam from under the hood, and an engine that runs hotter than normal. A water pump that fails completely stops coolant from circulating, and the engine can overheat quickly. We inspect the pump and the rest of the system to confirm it's the problem before replacing it.

A thermostat stuck closed keeps coolant from reaching the radiator, so the engine overheats, often quickly. A thermostat stuck open lets the engine run too cool, which can show up as a temperature gauge that stays low, a weak heater and worse fuel economy. Either way, it's a common and fixable cause of temperature problems.

A heater core sits behind the dashboard and works like a small radiator for the cabin. Signs it's failing include little or no heat, a sweet coolant smell inside the car, a foggy or greasy film on the inside of the windshield, damp carpet on the passenger side, and coolant loss with no leak under the hood. We flush clogged heater cores and replace leaking ones at our offsite repair facility, with pickup and delivery.

If the engine runs hot in traffic or at idle but cools down once you're moving, the cooling fan may not be working. The cause can be a failed fan motor, a relay, a fuse, a temperature sensor or a wiring problem. We test the fan circuit to find which one it is and replace the failed part.

Common signs include white exhaust smoke with a sweet smell, coolant loss with no visible leak, milky or tan oil on the dipstick or oil cap, bubbles in the coolant reservoir, and repeated overheating. A head gasket often fails after an engine has overheated, which is why fixing cooling problems early matters. We test to confirm it's the head gasket before recommending the repair.

Yes. Head gasket replacement is a larger job than most cooling repairs, so we do it at our offsite repair facility. We pick up your vehicle and bring it back when the work is done. We'll explain what's involved and give you an upfront estimate before any work begins.

It depends on your vehicle and the type of coolant it uses. Many newer vehicles use long-life coolant with a long service interval, while older vehicles may need it changed more often. Your owner's manual lists the interval for your car. Old coolant loses its ability to protect against corrosion, which can damage the radiator, water pump and heater over time. If you're not sure when yours was last changed, we can check it.

In an emergency, adding water can get you off the road, but it isn't a fix. Water alone doesn't protect against freezing in an Ohio winter, boils at a lower temperature, and doesn't protect the system from corrosion. If you're regularly adding anything, there's likely a leak that needs to be found and repaired.

Yes. Vehicles are designed for a specific type of coolant, and mixing the wrong types can reduce protection or cause buildup in the system. When we flush and refill your cooling system, we use the correct coolant for your vehicle.

Hose, thermostat and radiator cap repairs and coolant flushes are usually done during the visit. Radiator, water pump and cooling fan replacements can take longer depending on the vehicle, and some parts have to be ordered. Heater core and head gasket jobs are done at our offsite repair facility and take the longest. Either way, we tell you upfront.

Yes. All work is backed by our 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty on the parts we supply and the labor we perform.

We are based in Troy, Ohio and serve communities across the Miami Valley, including Troy, Tipp City, Pleasant Hill, Covington, West Milton, New Carlisle, Huber Heights, Vandalia, Fairborn, Beavercreek, Kettering, Centerville, Springboro. Not sure if you're covered? Call or text 937-609-3554 and we will tell you right away.

We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Payment is due when the job is complete.