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Fort Walton Radiator Auto Air & Repair
39 Perry Ave SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States
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Fort Walton Radiator Auto Air & Repair
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rj
Review №1

Changed my water pump for my 2013 Ford fusion. They did an awesome awesome job! Highly recommended!

Ma
Review №2

I was passing through town and while checking in to my hotel, noticed my car was leaking antifreeze. Once settled, I searched on my phone for the nearest repair shop to my hotel. Fort Walton Radiator was only a mile away. The next morning I took my car (a 2003 Lexus) to the shop and Al got me checked it quickly. He called me a short time later to explain the repair and give an estimate. He was able to obtain the part and repair my car the same day. While I was in the shop, I realized that Al had done repair work on my fathers vehicles 30-years earlier at his old shop. I felt at ease knowing that a shop with such a good reputation was repairing my car. Two days after my repair, I received a text message from Danny. He was checking up to make sure I was satisfied with the repair. I was. I am impressed by the attention to detail this shop provides. Pricing was reasonable too. Thanks again!!

Co
Review №3

Everyone at FWB Radiator was so helpful the whole time they were dealing with my Mini. Insurance was not making it easy for them. I read other peoples reviews to figure out where to take it and Im glad I brought it here. Im very thankful for a local owned shop because I was treated like a person and not just a paycheck.

To
Review №4

Danny and the whole crew are professional. They accomplished the work I specified, and performed a complete inspection to advise me of the car’s condition. As an owner who does a lot of his own maintenance work, I appreciate that. They understand that I know my limits, too, and will rely on them for the items beyond my capabilities. A great resource I can count on.

J
Review №5

Danny and his crew are courteous and professional! They fixed our cars air conditioning when no one else could. I highly recommend them!

Ri
Review №6

Danny and his crew was able to repair my VW AC system. They repaired the damage done at another shop, AND they did the job RIGHT the first time. Thanks guys.

se
Review №7

I found this repair shop from a google search. My 2001 ford ranger’s AC was blowing hot. They found the problem and fixed it. I am very satisfied with their services.

Sa
Review №8

Polite sevice by the receptionist was great. Went in to get a hose on radiator tightened and ended up getting a new water pump costing 371.00 bucks. Never showed me the water pump leaking and also charged me for brake inspection i never asked for??????? I thought a hose tightened up would sove the problem??? But i was never told anything about the issue i had. I believe i was ripped off and and took advantage of cause i was out of town. Period. An easy fix turned into 400 bucks without showing me??? Do not bring ur car here. Usmc. They should have went the easy route but wanted the money.

Ma
Review №9

Was here on vacation and during the drive from out of state I noticed a noise that progressively got worse. I called Rhodes and while they were already booked for the day they agreed to let me bring in my truck for diagnostics on a Friday before their work day commenced. Within 20 minutes they were able to diagnose my truck with a failing differential bearing. Despite being booked they agreed that it was not safe for me to drive the 14 hours to get home the following day and rearranged the schedule to fit me in prior to closing. Not only did they get my truck fixed, they did it with integrity, and still gave me a military discount even though I asked them not to due to all the effort they took to get my truck up and running again. If you are looking for an honest auto repair company I highly recommend going to Rhodes.

Me
Review №10

Great service on a very short notice. I rely on my vehicle for my business and they always strive to get the service completed promptly and professionally. Great team

pe
Review №11

My first choice for a Nay auto repair is Fort Walton Radiator and Air. They are knowledgeable, fair, well worth the cost (which is also great), will explain everything to you and just plain super and quick at fixing cars. Besides mine, I have also taken my kids and mother-in-law’s car there for repairs as well.

Je
Review №12

Alright let me start by saying I used this shop, got a quick appointment and was charged what I believe was fair. So it’s nearly heartbreaking not to give them a 5star review, but here are my reasons:1 I made an appointment and was told my car wouldn’t be ready until 1-2 days later since they had a lot of walk ins that day *eyeroll*2 the secretary would wear a mask if she saw someone else wear a mask, however no one else in the office bothered to and if another customer entered without mask she put hers down too3 when I initially went in to get my car looked at and asked for a detailed projection for cost I was told it would take some time to locate the piece but when I called 4 days later I was informed that the piece was already on the way. I never saw the quote or agreed to the repair.4 the mechanics kept laughing at my car, which was in good spirits, however being a younger woman in that environment made me generally uncomfortable, if you know what I mean...but like I said it was done, it was quick to get in and the price was okay!

Ad
Review №13

There was a miscommunication on the scheduled maintenance and they still managed to fit me in and take care of me in a timely manner. Matt & Danny really know how to take care of the customer.

De
Review №14

Helped us with our car and made arrangements to fit us into his schedule.Work was great and followed up with phone call and text to see how everything was. Best place will be back.

Ge
Review №15

Top notch service and fixed my van perfectly. I highly recommend

Ai
Review №16

They worked on 2 of my cars, and, done great! Always courteous, professional, knowledgeable. They are be my first choice for any future needs.

Sh
Review №17

Dawn & Danny are the friendliest people. Got me in right away. Inspected truck, called and gave me prices before they did the work. Two other places said needed to take out dash replace evap unit, only way to fix $800.00 to $1,000.00. Danny took the time to check system, it was something that cost $150.00. I trust these people and have found my forever car repair place! HIGHLY recommend. Prices very reasonable to low.

Ro
Review №18

A friend has been servicing her car here for 20 years she is very happy. Im considering buying the car and spoke to them about its condition. They were helpful, knowledgeable and I think trustworthy.

Li
Review №19

Great place and great service from Dawn White.

Re
Review №20

I wouldve given 5 stars from past experiences with them, but after this last time, I sadly cant. Over 3 weeks and they cant even return my calls or give any straight answers. These guys used to be the best around & Id always recommend this shop to everyone. Hate that Im so disappointed this time.

Li
Review №21

Love my whole experience

Ch
Review №22

Danny and Al are absolutely fantastic. We have a high top conversion van with a custom made AC line that has no diagram for. We were visiting Destin, and had to leave, and couldn’t drive home with no AC 800 miles. They repaired our AC leak in a day, and rerouted the line so the turbo wouldn’t cause the problem again. Danny also called Enterprise and gave me a ride there since I had my wife and 4 kids stranded at the hotel an hour away. I can’t say enough about them, just decent folks who are also experts in their field. I’m sure it would take a bit longer if your a local, and I paid a bit more since it was an emergency, but it was still incredibly reasonable, especially since they had to basically rebuild the AC lines (I was shocked at how reasonable my bill was!). Great service, and even better people!

To
Review №23

FWB Radiator has been a lifesaver for me. My Fiat Abarth suffered the ravages of a little mouse who set up shop under the hood and chewed through a number of wires. I attempted amateur repairs, but Danny and his team went in and fixed things permanently and professionally. I am confident in recommending them to anyone needing vehicle electrical repair work.

De
Review №24

The staff at FWB Radiator, Al and Danny, provide superior personal customer service and absolute top shelf expert automotive diagnostic and repair. They have years of combined experience and I completely trust their sound judgement and quality workmanship. Ive been a customer for years and can attest to their craftsmanship; theyre mechanical geniuses and artists! As an added bonus theyre fun, friendly and fair to all, ladies included.

Pa
Review №25

Had a radiator leak cruising through Florida. Danny and the gang at Fort Walton Radiator service did a rush repair, great service, friendly folks. Fair price!

Jo
Review №26

Professional staff who helped me diagnose my trucks A/C system.

Br
Review №27

Been using this place since 1990. Freightliner wanted$6000 for a radiator, Danny got one for$2000. Great reputation for a great price

Jo
Review №28

I received a recommendation to go to them from an Active duty military service member. I have found them to be friendly, professional, honest, and they charge reasonable prices for their services / repairs. I always have lots of questions, and the staff is willing to educate me, and answer my questions. That is very helpful to me. I will continue to use them for all of my automobile care.

Pa
Review №29

Took them 1 hour to diagnose my air conditioning problem which Audi failed to do in 4 visits and $2,000. Great people, great work. Would have saved me a ton of money had I just come here to begin with. Also, they texted me a month later to make sure it was still working. Literally no one does service like that these days. Could not be happier with my decision to go here.

An
Review №30

Great staff, fair pricing. Super dependable, my go-to place for all things car-related in FWB.

Ro
Review №31

Always does a great job, very professional and friendly

Ka
Review №32

This is an outstanding repair shop. The repair was reasonably quick and they kept me updated with every step. Best of all, I have a dashcam in my car and saw that the technician drove carefully and followed all speed limits and stop signs when driving my car. There was no abuse, no foul language, everything was completely professional when they had my car. Dont hesitate on coming here for your vehicles repairs.

Ha
Review №33

Very nice and friendly! Thanks for taking time to help us! Highly recommend! :)

Je
Review №34

One of the best in town! Very trustworthy and quick and reliable. As a women I did not feel ripped off or they never spoke down to me. They are honestly very knowledgeable and they stand on their word. I really am glad I found them and came here. I will be coming more often. Thanks y’all for fixing my ac. 😁

Di
Review №35

The very best place for any auto repair. Excellent service as well as excellent workmanship. I will trust them with any repair to be completed correctly, quickly and at a fair priceCheck them out!

Ev
Review №36

Everyone is professional and really cares about making sure you are taken care of. Any questions I had during the process were answered to my satisfaction. I would recommend Fort Walton Radiator to anyone needing vehicle repairs.

No
Review №37

They took care of my car and it was less expensive here then other places i went

Ba
Review №38

When you move to a new location, one of the first things you need to do is find an honest, efficient, trustworthy mechanic. It has been my experience that being a single woman (even in this day and age) some mechanics can be less than ideal. I was so pleased to find FW Radiator Auto Air & Repair. They are very professional and helpful. They stand by their work and if anything is questioned, they make good on it. I drive 45 minutes each way to get to this shop because it is so worth it. Cannot say enough about the professionalism and quality of work. Thanks Danny and Al.

Pa
Review №39

I just spoke with “Al” asking about installing a radiator in my vehicle. I had ordered the new radiator a few weeks ago because several different people were going to install it for me but just have not gotten around to it, so I called AL to ask if they installed radiators there, as the name implies, I told him my issue and his reply was “uhuh, we don’t play that game here”...SIR, that was far from my intention, I have been without a vehicle for over a month and was inquiring! It’s hard to find a good reputable shop these days!!! VERY RUDE!! I don’t know that they’d even get ONE star from me really...

N
Review №40

Competitive prices. These are the most honest mechanics I have met in quite some time. I usually go to the base hobby shop for my auto repair needs, knowing that they wont to rip me off. On my last visit when they were unable to help, the base auto shop recommended Ft. Walton Radiator and Ill so glad they did. They gave me an honest quote and the end price ended up being even cheaper than that. Definitely recommended!!!!

MA
Review №41

Radiator/thermostat/hose replacement

pe
Review №42

Probably THE best business I have EVER had the pleasure of dealing with. Period. First took my van there in 2007 for an A/C problem, and a few months later I knew what a true gem they are when I needed a radiator repair they had the specialized equipment to do, which anyplace else might mean a long repair and big bucks. I (and my wallet) were very pleased: it was fast and affordable. That has continued over the years - every repair experience fast and affordable. They do the job right, AND take the time to explain the needed / recommended repairs, and the impact if you decide not to so them or delay them for a while. The right place for great work at the right price

Da
Review №43

My vehicle decided to throw a belt on our family vacation and in the process cut an AC line. Danny was able to get my car in, serviced and back to me in less than 6 hours. Danny is by far one of the best I have ever dealt with. He even followed up with a personal text to check on their work.Highly recommend this shop to any locals or out of towners!

Ju
Review №44

Both my car and I are old which sometimes causes us to be overlooked but when I called and spoke to Al He found that work they did last May were still in warranty and the bad parts could be replaced at no charge. He also gave me a slot early on the first business day. I left the car on Sunday night and got a all at 9AM Monday that it was ready. Big thumbs up for the courtesy they afforded me and the rapid turn-around. The A/C works even if I dont.

Th
Review №45

Took my car in for an A/C problem. They had it fixed and I got it back the same and I got back the same day!!! Can;t ask for more - thanks Danny!!!!!!!!!!

Ga
Review №46

This is the best auto repair shop in FWB and I have tried a bunch. They know what they are doing because they have fixed things that other shops couldnt, such as my AC. They also have a great computer system that keeps a detailed track of your history. Al and Danny are real professionals and very nice, friendly people too.

Mi
Review №47

This shop makes sure to get the job done even if it means going out of their way! I appreciate it!

Cu
Review №48

Have always had great service & advice from from Danny’s shop. Great staff!

Sh
Review №49

Brought in Air Conditioning parts and gas tank off a 70 AMX. Danny and his crew quickly looked over the items and came up with a fair price to restore the A/C item to original specs. and weld the filler neck into the new gas tank. After 4 days all my items were ready for pickup. Everything look great and Im very satisfied with there work.Something else that needs to be mentioned is the customer service. Danny had the mechanic come out and explain what they could do to restore the items. Make sure we were on the same lines of thought and both had a clear understanding of what would be done. A few days after I picked up my items, I had an email from Danny checking to see if everything was done correctly and if I was satisfied with the work. Tell me the last time a business you dealt with did that?I did not know of Ft. Walton Beach Radiator Auto Air & Repair until NAPA suggested them but Danny and his team will be the ones I think of using first from now on.Thanks Danny and Al (nice helpful counter guy).

To
Review №50

Called yesterday about getting the A/C fixed on my truck. Al scheduled me for this morning and they got it done on time and on budget. Great job guys, now Im ready for summer!

T
Review №51

Ive been a customer since the 1990s. The work has always been supurn. Not cheap, well worth the price.

Mi
Review №52

Great service and experience!!

De
Review №53

I was weary to take my car in for AC work for fear it would cost me an arm and a leg. After my experience with this company I will never worry again. Their fair prices and wonderful customer service will keep me as a customer and I will recommend to anyone! Thanks y’all!

Wi
Review №54

Totally professional organization. Service excellent. Honest and reliable in every way.

Ca
Review №55

Very nice people. Very accommodating and professional. Ive been a return customer and will continue to do so.

Co
Review №56

I was needing my ac charged, I called here on Monday which was memorial day and a nice guy answered and told me to be there Tuesday at 8am and they would get me taken care of. I was there at 8am on Tuesday and walked in and a gentleman with the name of AL I believe was on his shirt, I explained to him my problem and told that I spoke with a gentleman that told me to come by at 8am to get taken care of and the response I got was NO APPOINTMENT, NO HELP... I thought my hearing was going bad so i ask him to repeat that and he said again IF YOU DONT HAVE A APPOINTMENT, IM NOT GONNA HELP YOU. Absolutely rude mannor. Never looked at me, just stared at his computer screen.

Br
Review №57

Good, honest people here. Great service.

Ro
Review №58

I had a heat exchanger need rebuilding. Unfortunately it was too far gone but the great people at Ft Walton Radiator were able to track down a replacement and get it within a couple of days. Thanks guys!

Ba
Review №59

Danny knows how to treat customers - brought my old Ford Ranger truck in for oil change, fluids check, tire pressure check - all was done at very reasonable price and Danny even offered additional $10 off for email signup. Am going to return for pre-purchase inspection of next vehicle, and for any other vehicle related repairs or service. Found my mechanic.Highly Recommended

St
Review №60

Have been using Fort Walton Radiator for years always satisfied with work delivered and can always trust what they tell you. If have question you can always talk to Al he will be strait with you. They are not always the cheapest but you normally get what you pay for, if you know what I mean. If you want the job done right go see Fort Walton Radiator.

Le
Review №61

Very helpful to my 90yr old mother. Good work and fair pricing.

Ma
Review №62

Great job fixing my A/C blower. Reasonable costs. Even replaced my oil filter at no cost after Wal-Mart technician botched filter installation

Ch
Review №63

They do a great job at cleaning my boats after coolers

Je
Review №64

Very happy with this shop. Tells you exactly what is wrong, what it needs and gets it fixed. Great customer service.

Ri
Review №65

Excellent shop with loads of experience between the individuals performing the different repairs. Highly recommend this business to anybody wanting a job well done, and priced fair.

Na
Review №66

Danny, Al, everyone here are wonderful! Honest, professional and my definite go to for all car repairs or maintenance. Always leave here feeling great and reassured.

Wa
Review №67

Just keep doing a great job!

ro
Review №68

Very professional outfit. Great customer service and very reasonable in amount charged. Good folks.

ks
Review №69

I would recommend everyone when you take your car to that shop try to get the second opinion with another auto repair, before you will agree on using their service. They are trying to play like they are a nice business but in the reality, they are just trying to overcharge you and make you to pay for the parts that even dont need to be replaced. I just simply had to change my break pads on my Nissan Altima, but according to them my car was also needed, on top of break pads, new caliper, brake hose, brake flush and few other small things, the total estimate they gave me was over $800. I took it to another shop and they were in shock when i told them what Ft, Walton Auto Air& Repair was trying to charge me for, when it was just the change of front and rear break pads. I was highly disappointed with Ft.Walton Radiator Auto and Repair and dont recommend it to anyone.

De
Review №70

Take or tow it in broke - get it back running like new! Our 1985 Nissan was refusing to run, so I had it towed in to FWAR and they had it back to me the next day purring like a kitten! Turns out it was a bad set of sparkplug wires that reached the point where they would rather make sparks than make the car run! Quick diagnosis, repair and turn around! Thanks!!

Sh
Review №71

Great work and great service.Unfortunately, they will steal from your vehicle given the opportunity. Not worth the service.

Mi
Review №72

Friendly and knowledgeable. I have been using them for about 15 years. Always fair.I do my own repairs on some vehicles and they are always helpful with suggestions.

St
Review №73

I have been with FWR for years, always get a good job with reasonable pricing. The technicians are honest and experienced in their trade. If you do ever have a problem or question Danny and Al are always understanding and easy to talk to. Myself, familiar with FWR from years past as a Civil Servant at Eglin remembered them using them as sub contractor and being well trusted.

J
Review №74

My truck broke down i towed it F.W.B. Auto air & Repair and they figured out it was my PCM had gone bad they found a company that rebuilds them had me fixed for labor day weekend i drove 1400 miles that weekend, no problems with my truck! They also fixed my radiator, water pump last yearI cant say enough, I will be back for something else! Dam good company!

De
Review №75

My AC wasnt blowing cold air so I brought it in to be looked at. I made the mistake of telling them I was leaving Florida in a couple weeks and would be driving cross country. So I NEEDED my AC fixed, so youd think they would look at, and check EVERYTHING, and I asked them to.They got it blowing cold, which lasted for 3 days and they charged me over $500.00.It stopped blowing cold air again, I called them and they told me to bring it back in. Screw that.I brought it to the Auto shop on Eglin AFB and one of the mechanics pinpointed the real problem in 5 minutes while I stood there and watched. The entire job and the part that needed replacing cost me only $300. Its still blowing cold as hell to this day, 6 months later.Its almost as if FW Radiator/Air intentionally missed something that big and crucial to the cooling system, and they knew I was leaving, so they could make a quick buck without having actually done anything but recharge my AC temporarily.What should have cost me just over $300 ended up costing me over $800.00.I will not go back, and wouldnt recommend them to anyone.

Ky
Review №76

As always the crew at Ft. Walton Beac Radiator took real good care of my vehicle. Thanks Danny and Al for the excellent service.

Ro
Review №77

Professional, knowledgeable, friendly and honest.Bring in my mitsubishi galant in due to my SES light, many workshop cant pin point what happening to my car.I decide to seek second opinion from Mr Danny, he give me a few scenarios that the car may face and advice me accordingly.The car is fixed and running well thanks to their knowledge and skill.Roger

RO
Review №78

Ive been going to these guys for several years. They are honest, excellent and accommodating people.

St
Review №79

I called for a quote on replacing my radiator. 630.00 is the price. I was told that I couldnt get my own part and also was told that it takes 6 hours to replace it. well I did buy my own parts and had it installed for 100 bucks. you should be ashamed of yourself. will steer business away from you for sure

Jo
Review №80

I I applied there for a job was treated kind and courteous look like a well ran shop

Ch
Review №81

Trustworthy, informative, amazingly competent. My first time there and I wont be going anywhere else as long as this mechanic is available.

Ke
Review №82

Knowledgeable folks if its foreign vs domestic expect to pay higher price for parts than an Ford or Chevy fixing your AC or radiator inst an easy task these guys do good work and they deserve a shot at fixing yours!

Ni
Review №83

Efficient, very friendly, and just great overall service.

Bi
Review №84

GREAT service at a fair price...Highly recommended!

Ke
Review №85

This is the only place I would take my cars for service. They are absolutely Ethical In their business dealings . I have nothing but a thumbs up for this local business.

Da
Review №86

We were at fort Walton Beach on vacation. When we have car problems, they got us back on the road and headed back to Texas as soon as possible.

Pr
Review №87

These guys are the best around

Je
Review №88

Got my ac compressor replaced here. Works excellent.

Em
Review №89

I depend on them to keep my 1993 Bonneville SSE running. Fixed my last issue quickly and got me back on the road.

pe
Review №90

VERY PLEASED WITH THE WORK, AND AND VERY REASONABLE RATE, FRIENDLY AND VERY CUSTOMER FRIENDLY

Ri
Review №91

Done on time and under budget. Great place.

Sc
Review №92

These guys are great, and friendly. Great follow up after

Ba
Review №93

Friendly, professional, excellent work at reasonable prices. All youd want from an auto repair service!

jo
Review №94

Really nice bunch of guys.

Er
Review №95

Great Service. True Professionals!

fr
Review №96

If you are having problems with your heating and cooling system. This is the place to go too.

ja
Review №97

Fast, efficient and 1 day service.

Fi
Review №98

Good dude

Cr
Review №99

Extremely rude & unhelpful on the phone, actually insulted us and hung up the phone. why would we take anything there to be worked on. NO customer service

Sa
Review №100

Ok

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  • Address:39 Perry Ave SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States
  • Site:https://fwrad.com/
  • Phone:+1 850-243-6788
Categories
  • Auto repair shop
  • Auto air conditioning service
  • Auto radiator repair service
  • Auto tune up service
  • Brake shop
  • Car repair and maintenance
  • Car service
  • Oil change service
  • Radiator repair service
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–5PM
  • Thursday:8AM–5PM
  • Friday:8AM–5PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Restroom:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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