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San Diego · El Cajon Blvd · Family owned

Radiator & Auto Repair in San Diego,Done Right the First Time

Henry's Radiator Auto Repair has spent decades keeping San Diego County engines cool and running. Cooling systems, electrical, transmissions and honest maintenance  at prices that don't need explaining away.

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Licensed & insured

Licensed California auto repair dealer, carrying garage liability insurance. License number available on request.

Decades of experience

Radiator and cooling system specialists first - general repair second. That order matters when your car overheats.

Family owned

Same family, same shop, same phone number. You talk to the people who work on your car.

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What we do

Auto repair services at Henry's

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Radiator & Cooling System Repair

Radiator replacement and recore, water pumps, thermostats, hoses, fans and coolant leaks. Overheating on the 8 or steam under the hood - this is the work the shop is named for.

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Auto Battery & Electrical System Repair

Starting, charging and wiring diagnostics - from a dead battery in a City Heights driveway to a parasitic drain nobody else could find.

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Auto Light Repair

Headlights, tail lights, brake lights and turn signals repaired properly - bulbs, sockets, grounds and wiring, not just a bulb swap.

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Auto Transmission Repair

Diagnosis and repair for slipping, harsh shifts, delayed engagement and overheating automatic transmissions.

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Routine Automotive Maintenance

Oil and filter service, fluid checks, belts, hoses, coolant service and a straight answer about what actually needs doing.

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Transmission Leak Inspection

Find where the red fluid is actually coming from - pan gasket, cooler lines, seals or the radiator cooler itself.

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Overheating right now?

Don't keep driving it. Call the shop and we'll tell you whether to bring it in or have it towed.

Call (619) 283-7423

Overheating, leaking or shifting wrong? Call Henry's.

Talk to the family that runs the shop - not a call center. We answer the phone at (619) 283-7423 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Service area

Serving San Diego County from El Cajon Blvd

Our shop sits at 3035 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104, minutes from North Park, Normal Heights, City Heights and Kensington, with easy freeway access for customers coming from La Mesa, El Cajon, Chula Vista and beyond.

  • San Diego
  • North Park
  • City Heights
  • Normal Heights
  • Kensington
  • Talmadge
  • Hillcrest
  • Golden Hill
  • South Park
  • University Heights
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Get a straight quote from Henry's

Tell us what the car is doing and we'll tell you what it takes to fix it - no upsells, no mystery line items.