Universal Radiator & Automotive

Universal Radiator & Automotive is an auto repair shop in San Diego, California. It is listed at 2005 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92102, which places it among the local businesses of San Diego that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Google also lists it under auto radiator repair service, auto repair shop, auto spring shop, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

In San Diego, shops are busiest on Monday mornings and before holiday weekends, so a mid-week appointment gets a car seen faster. Labor rates across California vary by neighborhood and by shop type, from small independents to dealership service bays, and mobile mechanics now cover many routine jobs in the driveway. Before authorizing a repair, ask for the estimate in writing, whether the shop warranties parts and labor (12 months / 12,000 miles is common, some offer more), and whether it can provide a loaner or a shuttle. Check the listing for hours, the makes the shop works on and its Google rating, then call ahead, since walk-in capacity is limited at smaller shops.

Hours are published for 1 day a week. The most common schedule is 8 AM–5 PM. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (619) 233-3692. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone.

Customers rate it 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 43 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded auto repair shops in San Diego.

San Diego is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. US addresses list the street number and name, then the city, state abbreviation and ZIP code, and San Diego follows the same pattern; a suite or apartment number such as Ste 200 refers to a unit inside the building. The map link on this page shows the exact spot.

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