Radiator and cooling system repair in South Winnipeg
The cooling system holds the engine at its working temperature in summer heat and in a prairie winter. It also supplies the heat for the cabin heater.
Signs it is time
- 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
What a cooling system inspection usually covers
- Coolant level, condition and freeze protection
- Radiator and radiator cap
- Hoses and clamps
- Water pump
- Thermostat
- Cooling fan
- A pressure test to find leaks
What your vehicle needs depends on its make, age and condition.
How a visit works at Kendall's Automotive
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
Shop to confirm: how you quoteThe shop looks at the car and tells you what it found.
Shuttle, then pick-up
Local shuttle service to your home or office.
- Key drop boxEarly-bird and night-owl drop-off, for when we are closed.
- Local shuttleA ride to your home or office.
- Free service remindersWe let you know when maintenance is due.
About the price
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
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
What customers say about the shop
Read reviews4.96 / 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
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.
Book a cooling system or radiator visit
Three short steps, then we confirm the time with you. Or call us, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM.