What we're known forRadiator & Cooling System RepairRadiator 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.Service details3035 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104 · Family owned
Radiator & Auto Repair, Done Right The First Time
Offering honest, fair and reliable work. Decades of keeping San Diego County engines cool and running - cooling systems, electrical, transmissions and straight-ahead maintenance at prices that don't need explaining away.
- Since day one
- Family owned & operated
- Specialty
- Cooling systems first
- Smog check
- STAR certified, $50
Radiator replacement & recore•Overheating diagnosis•Water pumps & thermostats•Electrical & batteries•Transmission service•Routine maintenance•Radiator replacement & recore•Overheating diagnosis•Water pumps & thermostats•Electrical & batteries•Transmission service•Routine maintenance•
How it works when you pull up
Shop hours mon - fri, 8:00 am - 5:30 pm. No service writer, no appointment system - just the family that runs the place.
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How we take cars
Walk-ins only
No appointments. Drive up during shop hours and we'll get your car in line.
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After drop off
Allow 2 to 3 hours for diagnostic
Please allow 2 to 3 hours of diagnostic time after you drop the car off. That is real time on the lift, not a queue.
03
Smog checks
STAR certified smog checks - $50
$41.75 smog inspection plus the $8.25 state certificate, for vehicles 2000 and newer. Walk in during shop hours.
Start here
Not sure what's wrong? Tell us what's happening.
What we do
Auto repair services at Henry's
What we're known forRadiator & Cooling System RepairRadiator 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.Service details
In the bayAuto Light RepairHeadlights, tail lights, brake lights and turn signals repaired properly - bulbs, sockets, grounds and wiring, not just a bulb swap.Service details
In the bayAuto Transmission RepairDiagnosis and repair for slipping, harsh shifts, delayed engagement and overheating automatic transmissions.Service details
In the bayRoutine Automotive MaintenanceOil and filter service, fluid checks, belts, hoses, coolant service and a straight answer about what actually needs doing.Service detailsOverheating right now?
Don't keep driving it. Call and we'll say whether to bring it in or tow it.
Why Henry's
The shop, plainly stated
No stock photos of people in lab coats. Here is what the shop actually is and how we work.
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.
Reviews stay on Google
Reviews live on our Google Business Profile, public and unedited. We don’t reprint testimonials on our own site.
Straight from the customers
Every review, unedited,
on Google
We don't reprint testimonials on our own site. Henry's reviews live on the Google Business Profile, tied to real accounts, where nobody - including us - can change a word.
Been in before? A couple of sentences about what we fixed helps the next driver on El Cajon Blvd more than anything we could write.
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
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.