Seattle Radiator

I wanted the radiator for my 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider flushed and pressure tested. The first time I called them they told me they were too busy to take my work. I waited a month and then took a chance and stopped by their shop with the radiator. I told them what I wanted, and that they could have it for a few weeks, and even a month if necessary, but for for heaven’s sake it’s a tiny little thing. It shouldn’t take long to check it out. I gave them my business card when I gave them the radiator, but I didn’t get a claim check or receipt proving they had it. The wait began. After a month, without hearing a word, I had to call them and inquire. Oh, they had pressure tested it and it was «all blocked up». I wondered whether they had tested it a month ago or yesterday, or if they had ever planned to call me and give me the information. I asked what it would take to clean it out. «A complete re-​core, $ 200». I gave them a verbal to do the work. Another two weeks went by with no word, so I called again. This time I’m told «He cut out the core but he hasn’t welded the new one in yet». Who is «he»? Am I supposed to know which tech is working on my part? Why isn’t it «WE»? Anyway, I was promised it would be done and ready «by the end of the week». I waited two weeks and then called on Friday. Good thing I called before I went over to pick it up because it wasn’t ready yet. Another week went by with no word from them. I called again and this time was told it was painted and ready to go.
These guys may be great with huge radiators, or radiators for big diesel trucks, but if you want your job done THIS YEAR I suggest you find a different shop. And as for customer communication, well, there «ain’t any».

These guys are great! I brought a 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser heater core to Seattle Radiator Works for an inspection, boil out, backflush, and pressure test, and was charged a very reasonable price. Quick, next day turnaround, and friendly service. I worked with Pat. Really knows his stuff. I’ll definitely go to him again for future radiator service!

Great work, fast response time, very reasonable price for a light-​truck radiator re-​core.

Awesome experience. Brought in my boat expansion chamber for a solder job and they had it done in 10 min and totally reasonable.

These guys are amazing and they have been around for a LONG TIME. I took a couple dirt bike radiators in the the shop for repair and some modifications and they did spectacular work with an absolutely amazing affordable price. I would recommend them to anybody looking to do any type of radiator work and especially dirt bikes. Cuz I know they will do it right!