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Jun 19, 2015

Car repair shop needed in Petaluma, CA

Radiator went in my 1985 Toyota 4Runner. Need a suggestion on a good repair shop that is good with older cars.

Thanks!
  • Thanks for the help. I went to Merv's. They switched out the radiator, hoses, and thermostat in less than two hours. Got me back on the road. They were great.

    Thanks again.
  • DSDP Don wrote:
    I would just look for a shop that does only radiator work. Your car is a very popular model and should be easy to find an aftermarket replacement or rebuild the one you have. Many shops can do radiator work, as it's pretty easy, but a radiator specific shop does it all day long and knows what else to check for, such as thermostat replacement, flushing and water pump condition.


    I have to agree that going to a radiator shop would be better than the run of the mill auto shop.
  • Mervs
    693 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952
    (707) 762-2153

    Or Al stack
    301 Petaluma Blvd N
    Petaluma, CA 94952

    707-762-7321



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  • I would just look for a shop that does only radiator work. Your car is a very popular model and should be easy to find an aftermarket replacement or rebuild the one you have. Many shops can do radiator work, as it's pretty easy, but a radiator specific shop does it all day long and knows what else to check for, such as thermostat replacement, flushing and water pump condition.