Have you ever had a cold or the flu and you’ve spiked a fever, causing your temperature to rise? It’s not fun to feel that way, is it? Being sick and overheated causes a person to be tired, and their performance drops significantly. Now imagine this same situation happening to your vehicle. When your radiator is not working properly, it is like giving your engine a fever. This not only harms performance, but can cause major damage. We know that a leak in your radiator can turn a messy situation into a major repair for your vehicle. Your radiator is one of your vehicle’s most vital components. The radiator displaces heat caused by your engine in order to keep the engine cool and running correctly. This is how a radiator works:
Ethylene glycol, better known as anti-freeze, is the neon green liquid that flows from your engine and then through your radiator to cool it. The liquid is able to cool by passing through tubes inside of the radiator. As the liquid passes through these tubes, the heat from the liquid is displaced by the tubes and small “fins” connecting the tubes of the radiator. The liquid flows through these fins and tubes and the surrounding air is warmed by the displacement of heat. The liquid’s heat is lost by allowing the radiator’s assembly to “radiate” the heat caused by the liquid into the air. A fan pushes that hot air away from the radiator. Air heats up fast, so replacing the warm air around the radiator with cool air is extremely important. When the coolant finally exits the tube and fin assembly of the radiator, it has been sufficiently cooled and passes through the engine again.
The first thing that our team of professionals will tell you is that it is best to keep your engine running cool as to allow the engine to run more cleanly and efficiently. This in turn will allow your engine to last as long as possible and keep it safe from abnormal wear and tear. If that leak is not fixed properly as soon as possible, your engine may overheat causing very costly damage including:
Our friendly and courteous auto care professionals will repair your radiator, when possible, and get you back on the road with confidence. We want to make sure your radiator will keep your engine at the optimal temperature so you can avoid a much more costly visit to our shop. Contact us today to set up an appointment or request a quote for radiator service!
Air filters should be changed nearly every 3,000 – 15,000 miles, or perhaps with your oil change.
Routine replacement of belts and hoses can save time and money over the life of your automobile.
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Cooling Systems reduce heat to help all other engine parts function properly. Get your Cooling System replaced today by Joe’s Tires in Berkeley, CA.
Electrical systems must be inspected and sustained whenever you have service on your vehicle. Simple examinations could avoid big repairs to your alternator and electrical system.
When the Check Engine Light turns on, or at the very first indicator of engine problems, Joe’s Tires may run a complete engine diagnostics examination, and take care of your engine repair.
Need to pass your emissions testing? Joe’s Tires provides exhaust system examination, and muffler repair work in Berkeley, CA
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We offer National Accounts in Berkeley, CA
Oil and filters need to be changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Get your next oil change in Berkeley, CA today with Joe’s Tires!
Bringing your vehicle to us for regular service is the best way for you to save money on automotive costs and save time on easily avoidable mechanical problems.
Steering and Suspension must be examined yearly to prevent safety issues. Joe’s Tires offers quality affordable suspension repair, steering repair, car wheel alignment services in Berkeley, CA.
Tire Balancing must be performed every 4,000 – 6,000 miles for the life of your tires. Joe’s Tires offers quality, affordable Tire Balancing in Berkeley, CA at Joe’s Tires.
The life expectancy of a tire depends on road conditions, driving habits, use, and tire. Tires must be replaced at the very least every 6 years. Joe’s Tires offers quality affordable Tire Installa
Flat Tires can allow the rim of the wheel to relax on the tire tread or on the ground, potentially create a blowout or a loss of control of the car or irreparable damage to the tire. Joe’s Tires do quick high quality flat tire repair.
Proper Tire Rotation helps promote even wear to your tires, extending their life, and improving safety. Joe’s Tires offers quality affordable Tire Rotation in Berkeley, CA
Tune-ups can extend the life of your vehicle and decrease the need to replace engine parts that are vulnerable to wear and tear. Joe’s Tires offers top-notch affordable Tune ups in Berkeley, CA.
Wheel Alignment is the placement of your wheels to a standard that is set for your car. To preserve correct command of your automobile, your wheels ought to be correctly aligned.
To maintain a high level of safety in adverse driving conditions, regularly evaluate and change your wiper blades. Joe’s Tires delivers top quality affordable Windshield Wiper Blades in Berkeley, CA.
Joe’s Tires proudly serves the local Berkeley, CA area. We understand that getting your car fixed or buying new tires can be overwhelming. Let us help you choose from our large selection of Tires.
Best tire shop in the area, Tito and Carlos are always helpful . I’ve never gotten a video inspection from a tire shop that’s is amazing !
jason c.
I remember calling Ken Betts Chevron Service Center asking if I could get my 2001 BMW 740iL in for an alignment. He said that the best person he can recommend… read more is Joe’s Tires. Amazing service and was detailed on what I needed and what could use an adjustment. They are really good with their work car felt amazing and did it quickly than expected. Thanks again! Will becoming here again and telling people about this spot.
2 A.
Tito was awesome. Got my company car in and out for a reasonable price and he communicated well. He made sure I got what I needed (tires and alignment) and… read more didn’t try to fluff the service or price up. Solid place for business. I will be listing this place as my companies go to for service.
Yin L.
Joe’s charges a 4% credit card fee! It’s a HUGE ripoff. It’s about $50 in credit card fees for four tires. Come on Joe this is ridiculous.
Jonathan S.
Tesla had failed me and my alignment was severely off resulting in my tire wear being very uneven.
No fear because Joe’s Tires fixed it well within the allotted… read more estimate time (just over an hour vs the est. 2 hours). I even had to cut my coffee time short because they were so quick, which, as an added bonus there are tons of shops and restaurants around the area to hang out at while you wait.
Tien N.
Thank you for the excellent service and quality workmanship! Vicky and I appreciate the new shocks and tires.
J D.
Really good service. Tito advised me on my options for tires in a very trustworthy manner, without making any hard sells. Also, they said they’ll provide free tire… read more rotation after 6 months.
Paul M.
Great service. Honest. Helpful. Friendly. Tito and Carlos know their tires. Would definitely recommend.
Lynne H.
Definitely the most wonderful tire experience ever! I know nothing about tires but my mechanic said I needed new front tires and recommended Joe’s…I called and they scheduled an… read more appointment for the next day. In addition to ordering the correct tires, they discovered I had a bent rim and bad tire on the back. They got the rim repaired and did an alignment. OMG…what a difference in driving that made. Every single person I dealt with was just wonderful and I am very grateful to have this place as a resource for the future. I would give it 10 stars!
Marci S.
They were reasonably priced, very pleasant and honest. They could have tricked me into buying a new tire when all it really needed was a patch. When I do need… read more new tires, I will definitely go to this place. Their shop is immaculately clean, and they have a nice waiting area.
Brian R.
