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How much does a Car Radiator Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Volkswagen Golf City Car Radiator Replacement is $610 with $302 for parts and $308 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2008 Volkswagen Golf CityL4-2.0LService typeCar Radiator ReplacementEstimate$945.20Shop/Dealer Price$1104.17 - $1563.26
2007 Volkswagen Golf CityL4-2.0LService typeCar Radiator ReplacementEstimate$925.38Shop/Dealer Price$1080.46 - $1536.64
2009 Volkswagen Golf CityL4-2.0LService typeCar Radiator ReplacementEstimate$925.38Shop/Dealer Price$1080.52 - $1536.74
2010 Volkswagen Golf CityL4-2.0LService typeCar Radiator ReplacementEstimate$925.38Shop/Dealer Price$1080.51 - $1536.73
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What is the Radiator all about?

The radiator performs a critical function; it keeps the engine from overheating. While running, the engine produces heat. Coolant flowing through the system absorbs and removes extra heat from the engine. The coolant then passes through the radiator where it cools off and is later circulated back to the engine to absorb heat again.

A radiator has two tanks that are connected to each other through aluminum or brass tubes. When the coolant passes through these tubes, the radiator cooling fan blows air across the radiator to lower the temperature of the coolant. The tank is usually made of plastic, and it is common for it to crack and start leaking coolant. If the tank or the tubes crack, coolant will leak , the vehicle will overheat and could cause severe engine damage. Radiators also tend to clog over time. When this occurs, not enough coolant flows through the radiator leading to heat build-up, causing the engine to overheat.

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Keep in mind:

  • When replacing the radiator, it is best to also replace the radiator cap and thermostat.
  • After your radiator is replaced, it is best to have it checked for leaks, to assure that everything is in working order.
  • When the radiator is replaced, the entire cooling system should be checked, especially the radiator hoses.

How it's done:

  • Inspect radiator for leaks.
  • Pressure test cooling system.
  • Remove and replace the radiator.
  • Fill radiator with proper mixture of 50/50 coolant.
  • Recheck for leaks.

Our recommendation:

Follow the service maintenance schedule provided by the manufacturer to get the coolant replaced at regular intervals. It is a good practice to change the coolant every 25,000-40,000 miles. Replacing the coolant will ensure it is free of contaminants such as rust or scale that can block it from flowing through the radiator and engine. Given high engine temperatures, it is inevitable that the tanks in the radiator will eventually crack. The thermostat should be replaced when replacing the radiator as well as any necessary radiator hoses.The system should also be flushed out of all old coolant to remove any contamination.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Radiator?

  • Car is overheating.
  • Coolant (red, yellow, green fluid) is leaking.

How important is this service?

If a defective radiator is not replaced, the overheating of the engine can potentially lead to serious internal engine damage.

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Volkswagen Jetta L4-1.9L Turbo Diesel - Radiator - Fernandina Beach, Florida
Arrived nearly three hours late for my appointment, which precluded my ability to be there when work was nearly completed. My battery was dead, and for whatever reason the auto mechanic I had hired was not allowed to jumpstart my vehicle. So I had to jump the car the next day and finish the job which I had already paid for. Then I was sent an insane quote for $410 to have my battery replaced. It's a real bummer to not have a local mechanic when you own a VW, but holy sh*t this YourMechanic is awful. The ONLY positive is they come to you and service the vehicle that otherwise cannot be driven. God willing, I will never again need the service from this App. Brian was a nice enough guy, but no apology for the extreme tardiness and no offer to return and finish the work I paid for is the reason I felt compelled to leave a poor review.

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Volkswagen Tiguan L4-2.0L Turbo - Car Radiator Replacement - San Francisco, California
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