- Can you replace a radiator in my driveway?
- On most vehicles, yes — radiator replacement is one of the more mobile-friendly cooling jobs. A handful of European platforms require front-end disassembly that's better in a shop; we'll tell you up front which category your vehicle falls into.
- My car overheated once — do I need a full diagnostic?
- Worth it. A one-time overheat could be a stuck thermostat, a low coolant level from a slow leak, a bad fan, or a failing water pump. The diagnostic (quote provided up front) finds the cause before the next overheat does damage you can't fix cheaply.
- Can you use universal green coolant?
- No — modern vehicles use specific coolant chemistries that don't mix safely. Using the wrong coolant accelerates corrosion, gels seals, and can cause water-pump failure. We carry the correct manufacturer-spec coolant for your platform.
- Do I need to flush my coolant on a schedule?
- Yes, on the interval your manufacturer specifies (typically every 60k–100k miles depending on coolant type). Old coolant loses its corrosion inhibitors and starts eating the cooling system from the inside.
- Where do you serve?
- Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Wake Forest, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Clayton, Knightdale, Morrisville, Wendell, and Rolesville.
- What's your warranty?
- 12 months or 12,000 miles on parts and labor — whichever comes first.