Radiator and cooling system repair in South Winnipeg

Signs it is time. What a driver actually notices.

General guide

The temperature gauge climbs, or a temperature warning comes on
A coloured puddle under the front of the car
A sweet smell after driving
The heater blows cold air
You keep having to top up the coolant

General guide

What a cooling system inspection usually covers.

What your vehicle needs depends on its make, age and condition.

Coolant level, condition and freeze protection
Radiator and radiator cap
Hoses and clamps
Water pump
Thermostat
Cooling fan
A pressure test to find leaks

How a visit works at Kendall's Automotive. Four steps.

Request a time
Choose what the car needs and a weekday at least 48 hours ahead. We get back to you to confirm the time.
Drop the car off
In person during opening hours, or leave the keys in our early-bird and night-owl drop box.
The shop looks at the car
The shop looks at the car and tells you what it found.
Shop to confirm: how you quote
Shuttle, then pick-up
Local shuttle service to your home or office.

About prices

There are no prices on this site. What a repair involves depends on the vehicle and on what an inspection finds.

Ask the shop for a quote when you book or call. Shop to confirm: how you quote

Ask for a quote

Part of the NAPA AUTOPRO network

Kendall's Automotive is a NAPA AUTOPRO service centre.

The network’s Peace of Mind Limited Warranty applies to qualifying parts and labour on the repairs and services it lists, when the work is originally performed at a NAPA AUTOPRO service centre. Conditions apply: the full terms are on the network’s site.

Shop to confirm: what the warranty covers and the current term

Read the Peace of Mind Warranty on napaautopro.com

What customers say about the shop. Two sources, not combined.

Read reviews

4.96 / 5

238 reviews on the shop’s current reviews page

Most are marked there as coming from the NAPA Customer Satisfaction Index. As of October 2026. See them on the shop’s current site

4.6 / 5

Google rating on the shop’s Google Maps listing

As of October 2026. Shop to confirm: number of Google reviews See the listing on Google Maps

Questions people ask.

General guide

The gauge is in the red. Can I keep going?

No. Pull over where it is safe and switch the engine off. Driving an overheating engine can cause serious engine damage. Never open the radiator or coolant reservoir cap while the engine is hot: the coolant is under pressure.

Can I just add water?

In an emergency water may get you off the road, but coolant is a mix that also protects against freezing and corrosion. Plain water left in the system can freeze in winter.

Why does my heater blow cold?

The heater uses hot coolant from the engine. Low coolant, a stuck thermostat, air in the system or a blocked heater core can all leave it cold.

Are all coolants the same?

No. Manufacturers specify different types, and some should not be mixed. The owner’s manual names the right one.