Auto Cool Air Conditioning & Radiator

Auto Service, Auto Radiators, Heating and Air Conditioning,

About us

Since 1983 Auto Cool has been the place in North Georgia to go for your car's air conditioning and heater repairs. Why are we faster, better and more affordable than any auto repair shop? What’s so special about Auto Cool? By specializing in specific components of your vehicle, we are able to give you a more accurate diagnosis and quicker repair at a better price. And that is pretty special. We know what parts to stock and where to buy the best quality part at the best price. We know when an original equipment part must be used and when an aftermarket part will work fine and save money. Our experienced technicians have been with us for over twenty years and are ASE certified. We are multi-year members of MACS (Mobile Air Conditioning Society) and regularly attend training.

Business highlights

42 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

 Auto air conditioning & heaters: Diagnosis, repair & installation  Automatic climate control: diagnosis & repair  Power window & power lock repair  Car radiator replacement  Water pumps  General repairs on automobiles 

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Yes
Warranties
Yes


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Reviews

4.958 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
5%
3
2%
2
2%
1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 58 reviews

Rhonda F.
08/2017
5.0
radiator service
  + -1 more
Good service, fixed problem within a day, on budget. Knowledgeable and professional.
Description of Work: Radiator repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Marissa C.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Nima Naderpour was my tech. He called twenty minutes before coming. Arrived on time. Showed me how to maintain my system. Recommended duct cleaning as my filters were very dirty and was extremely professional. Highly recommend him. We used him for 3 systems.
Description of Work: Summer maintenance

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Don B.
03/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
My A/C unit quit on my 2006 Acura and I could easily see a $600-$700 bill in the future to get it fixed. I took it to AutoCool and they diagnosed a faulty relay in about 15 minutes and said they had one in stock and it would be $131 for the relay including installation so I was in and out in about an hour and for only $131. I was a VERY happy camper. These people are great.
Description of Work: Repair auto a/c unit

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$131

Yolanda and Edward W.
08/2015
2.0
radiator service
  + -1 more
Not very well. I got a radiator from them in Nov 2013 and it recently started making noise. The radiator is still covered under warranty and I was told my radiator was leaking. When I dropped my car off for repair is when I was told that the radiator was covered under warranty, but not the labor which was Very confusing. They were unsure about how long it would take to get parts and labor done and I had to cancel an appointment due to their poor time estimate. I think it was poor customer service overall.
Description of Work: They replaced my radiator.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0


TAMMY H.
08/2015
3.0
The work only lasted only for two weeks and then it broke again.
Description of Work: We used the services of Auto Cool Air Conditioning & Radiator. They repaired our car air conditioning. It was an electrical problem.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Frank W.
11/2014
5.0
I called several places, including a nearby Ford Dealer. The dealer quoted me a price for a Ford supplied radiator at about $900.00; or an aftermarket one for about $700.00. Auto Cool quoted me $288.00 plus antifreeze and tax for an aftermarket radiator. I made an appointment, took the truck in, and left it in the morning; returned about 2-3:00 pm, same day. My truck was ready and with the price as promised. I have not had any leaking or other problems with the parts or labor performed by Auto-Cool. WOW! quality and low price can't be beat.
Description of Work: Replaced a radiator in a Ford Ranger pickup truck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$315

Response from Auto Cool Air Conditioning & Radiator
We always appreciate kind words and find it very fulfilling when work we do (and our pricing) satisfies a customer. If your cooling system gives any trouble, please let us know!

Stacie O.
08/2014
5.0
On the first visit Auto cool checked the car. Was told to come back if air conditioning was still having problems. Would deal with the fees and additional problems at that time. Waited 2 weeks air conditioning was just fine. The second visit went in and they replaced the filter $40.00 that was it. (Autocool did work on the same car approximately 6 years ago and it was a good job too.)
Description of Work: changed air filter

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

Response from Auto Cool Air Conditioning & Radiator
Thank you for your nice review and for being a repeat customer! We have been in business since 1983 (same owners and location!) and love it when prior customers come to see us years after having done other repairs. Any problems, please let us know! Jay

Karl K.
08/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Auto Cool folks fit us in as quickly as possible. After taking his time to really check out all areas of the system - compressor/evaporator / blowers / vents / pressures / etc / etc. he came back and told me that the system was as close to optimal that I could get without spending a lot of money pulling the evaporator - which he did not recommend (since it would not help much, if not at all). I agreed, and he was great in not charging me, saying "I didn't do anything". But, of course, he had helped me out a great deal. So when something really goes wrong with the AC or radiator - I am taking it back to Auto Cool.
Description of Work: Diagnosis check on auto AC system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Auto Cool Air Conditioning & Radiator
During the extreme hot season we get quite a few customers that just want to know it their A/C system is performing as well as it can. Many times the systems are fine but sometimes we can spot small problems that once repaired give the car a little extra "boost" in the a/c performance. Thank You for your positive review!! Fred

Leland T.
06/2014
5.0
Dropped my car off at noon, received a call an hour later with the cost of repairs. Dropped the car off at 11:30 and it was ready for pick up at 4pm. Used the Angies list coupon to save $16. They honored the coupon even though they said I should have presented it when I dropped the car off. Very professional and efficient operation.
Description of Work: Replaced discharge hose on AC system and recharged the system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$322

Response from Auto Cool Air Conditioning & Radiator
We appreciate you taking the time to write this review! If you ever need a/c, heat or radiator service again then please call. Brad

John R.
06/2014
5.0
I called yesterday and spoke with Brad explaining my air conditioning had gone out and I did not want to be without a/c for the summer. We scheduled for me to come in today at 8:30a. I had a sandwich next to the shop and within an hour of my arrival he had the problem diagnosed. I agreed to have the work completed which Brad said he could done within an hour. They found a bad cycle switch, replaced it and conducted a test. It worked great! The estimate was spot on. Great bunch of guys! I liked the experience. Pretty cool. The reviews they got on Angie's List were all good and I have to agree. I was very happy! Brad was a good guy. Very polite, courteous and professional. They didn't do anything until I ok'd it. Everything was as it should be. I would recommend them and use them again.
Description of Work: Restored air conditioning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$161

Response from Auto Cool Air Conditioning & Radiator
A car a/c failure can be a major or a minor problem but have the exact same symptoms. It is important that a trained tech diagnose the problem so a minor problem is not made into something it is not. In your case the needed repair was relatively simple. Thank You very much for the nice review! Brad

Elizabeth & Beth N.
06/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
The owner agreed to at least see my car on a busy Saturday (with me calling, then dropping by) to diagnose the problem and suggest a course of action when I came back later in the week. When I got there, customers in the waiting room raved about the store, the people and the service. One person had moved further away, but always came back for air conditioning or other types of service that are their specialty. When I came back they did the work and ran a system checklist to be sure it all worked. Air conditioning can be expensive stuff to fix. I did need work that cost me a total of $500, but my regular mechanic had quoted me $1,700. I'm glad I got a second opinion. My regular mechanic is close to my home and all of my standard repairs go there. They are good people, but just don't have the time or specialized knowledge for this sub-system work (the AC repairs). They did diagnose the problem properly, but wanted to replace the entire thing. In this case, no. I'm glad I got a second opinion with Auto Cool. I'd go back.
Description of Work: Fixed AC on my 2003 Pathfinder. Replaced some parts(dryer, valve between engine compartment AC and cabin), charged with new coolant and compressor oil. Changed cabin filters. Replaced some old gaskets and O-rings.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Response from Auto Cool Air Conditioning & Radiator
Thanks for the "specialized knowledge" comment and for taking the time to get a second opinion. We get many car a/c problems that we can repair for less than a prior estimate because we have experience and training that makes us more efficient and precise at recommending and performing only the needed repairs. Fred.

Ches P.
05/2014
5.0
They are excellent. I sat and waited on the car while they did the repairs and it was very professional, no surprises.
Description of Work: I have used Auto Cool Air Conditioning & Radiator. They serviced the air conditioning system in a Chevy Suburban.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$240

Tim D.
05/2014
5.0
They're an air condition specialty shop but they're also proficient in diagnosing heating problems. They have an electronic specialist and as far as auto cooling system problems, Auto Cool is the best air condition specialty shop probably anywhere in Metro Atlanta. Price-wise, they beat a dealer anytime. They do a better job in making a total system check than the other shop I know. They have good sources for condensers so customers don't always have to buy one from a dealer. When they get the car in, they do a diagnosis. If it's an expensive deal, they give options on how to fix it. They can readily fix it or if the customer wanted it fixed at a later time, they can temporarily make the system work for a while. If we go on a scheduled time, they get to us right away. In other cases, they'll probably get to their clients within an hour for diagnosis. I see them operate in the summer time and for the small shop they are, I'm impressed. They don't try to mislead in any way. They're upfront and open about their process and the parts that are needed.
Description of Work: I take my car to Auto Cool for air conditioning and heating problems. I've been using them for 15 years.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mark W.
02/2014
5.0
auto repair, radiator service, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 1 more
My experience was 100% positive with no exceptions. This shop does a ton of things you may not realize they can do and, if it's something they can't do, they will refer you to a place that can. They correctly diagnose the problems and fix it right the first time. They keep you informed at every stage of the diagnosis and repair, leaving no unpleasant surprises or "sticker shock." As stated above, I believe the dealer would charge two to three times as much for exactly the same work, and I'm not sure they would get everything right like Auto Cool did. I will go back to auto cool whenever they can do what my car needs, and I sincerely believe you'll thank yourself if you trust your vehicle to them. I plan to suggest to a friend that he take his 1970s classic cars to them, as they are experienced at servicing such cars and also welcome those vehicles. They are quintessential professionals.
Description of Work: I told them every little thing that the car was doing, they checked it all, they made recommendations to me with specific prices before commencing the repairs. My car needed a new radiator, I opted for a new thermostat, they fixed a broken headlight assembly, reattached an interior door panel, serviced the climate control and fixed the heating problem, having correctly diagnosed the attention it needed. Honestly, they did so much that I can't remember it all. I fully expected the cost to be at least double the final tab, and I feel the $633 was a lot of bang for the buck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$633

Frank A.
11/2013
5.0
auto repair, radiator service
  + 0 more
It went wonderfully. I am delighted. First, I looked them up on Angies list and they had the highest rating in the Atlanta Metro Area. So I phoned them about repairing my heating system and they said just come in and they'll take a look. I brought the car in, they diagnosed the problems, gave me a price, and they fixed it. The next morning the temperature dropped to 20 F but my car was toasty warm. I was so pleased I went back to them to fix a window raising mechanism which had not operated for years. And they fixed it in a couple of hours. These people are total mechanics and I plan to use them from now on for everything with my cars and trucks. I have also recommended them to all my family, friends and co workers
Description of Work: They fixed my car heater which had not worked for several years and which the Ford Dealer told me was impossible to fix. They also repaired a window raising mechanism which had not worked for several years.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Evelyn F.
09/2013
5.0
It has been working very well since then. I had to wait a long time, but I was able to get out that same day. Overall, they did a great job.
Description of Work: They fixed my air conditioner in my car.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Elizabeth S.
09/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Been in the area for 10+ years, and have seen glowing reviews over this period but never had the need until now. The $190 cost included $96 for the part, which was only sold by Chrysler (grrrrrr). Don't have anything to compare labor cost, but have faith that they are equal or lower to anyone else. Cheerful and friendly. He (forgot to note his name) drove up the road to Chrysler to pick up the part while I waited (oh so happily) and played on my laptop at the awesome RevCoffee adjacent to AutoCool. Next I need to have air conditioning repaired, I actually look forward to it!
Description of Work: Repaired driver's side electric window.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$190

Greg H.
06/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
n a/c specialist & estimated a cost of 1200 bucks, well they didn't know what they were talking about or "Auto Cool" are the nicest&most honest place in the nation. I hold to the latter, 160 bucks ladies of got comfortable, cool minivvan, love&blessings to those guys!
Description of Work: I took my minivan to get an oil change, fluids topped & ask about filling my a/c with coolant for the season and they told me my a/c wasn't working & i'd have to take it to a

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Peter Y.
06/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
After my Acura dealer had failed 3 times to repair my intermittent air conditioning in my 2006 RSX Type S I decided to try and find a specialist. After seeing the reviews on Angie's List I decided to try AutoCool. AutoCool found the problem in 15 minutes! They discovered that the AC compressor clutch shims were worn out and incorrectly adjusted so the compressor was shutting off intermittently. They pulled the compressor off, replaced the shims and adjusted correctly. This fixed the problem. For the first time in 2 years I was able to drive into work without my air conditioning cutting out after 15 minutes on the highway. Total service time was about 2 hours 15 minutes, but with the excellent REV coffee shop next door it was a pleasant wait. Assuming my dealer had found the actual problem, I'm sure they would have charged me more for the same service. I would not hesitate to bring another vehicle to AutoCool with air conditioning or heating problems. I am very pleased with their service!
Description of Work: Repaired the air conditioning in my Acura RSX Type S

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Louise W.
06/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They were very excellent. I had done an estimate from somebody else and their estimate was three times as much to fix this entire problem. So, I'm definitely going back.
Description of Work: I used Auto Cool Air Conditioning & Radiator. They actually diagnosed a problem that I had and I couldn't afford to fix all of it, but I will be going back to them to fix the other part.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

jessica D.
06/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
As a woman anytime I have to take my car to the shop I feel taken advantage of, This was not the case here. I was able to drop my car off the night before so it would be first in line the following day, and was able to leave a note with my contact information and my problems with the vehicle. I received a call the following morning by 7:30am to discuss the issues I was having with the vehicle and was told the initial plan and price for checking and replacing fluid levels. Within 2 hours I received another call explaining that the fluids had been replaced but they found a leak so this would likely not last the summer. He then explained to me what exactly needed to be done to repair the problem, the time frame for repairs, and the price. My vehicle was finished ahead of schedule AND for the exact price I was quoted. When I went to pick up the vehicle the staff was extremely friendly and explained that the believed they fixed the leaking water problem at no extra cost, however if that didnt work they gave me a price for the next option of fixing the problem. It was a wonderful experience and I will be taking my car there again! They also have a wonderful website which is always a plus!
Description of Work: I brought my Town and Country into the shop with the a/c blowing hot air and water leaking into the vehicle. Auto Cool first did a $140 check of the system and refilled the freon. I received a call explaining that a leak was found and the freon would more then likely not last through the summer. I was given a firm price on repairing the condenser. My condenser was fixed within 20 hours of dropping the car off. They also replaced my air filter and discovered that the cover was missing (which no one has ever told me before) which may be the reason for the leak into the vehicle. I appreciated their attempt to minimize my cost and looking for possible easy solutions before attempting a larger unnecessary repair. My repair was even completed early.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

joey R.
06/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I got several estimates to get the a/c fixed on my wife's volvo ranging from $800-$2,450.00. Auto Cool took 45 minutes to find the problem, and had it fixed within 4 hours for a fraction of the cost. would HIGHLY recommend going to see these guys before paying tons of $$ going somewhere else!
Description of Work: repaired a/c on 2001 volvo v70

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

Fred H B.
06/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Auto Kool found that there was on "O" ring leakege,,, They replaced all the "O" rings, refilled the fereon, and my AC was blowing COLD again. I had been to the dealer and a local shop, and they both wanted to replace major components in the system, which told me either they were tryoing to jack up the bill or didn't know where the trouble really was so they just were to shot gun the trouble by replacing all of it,,, ( the dealer's estimate was $1,500)... Auto Kool is about a 25-30 mile drive for me, but worth it as all they do just A/C and heating, nothing else.. I have used them for 20 years and they are the experts for A/C & heating on your cars.
Description of Work: A/C was starting to blow cool instead of cold

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Keith B.
05/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I have used this operation on two occasions on two different cars over the years. They initially came recommended to me by a respected friend (long before there was an Angie's List). Both times I have received excellent service and the problems were troubleshot and fixed correctly the first time. Now I recommend them to friends. I love dealing with a specialist when it comes to mechanical issues. Chances are Auto Cool has probably already seen every possible type of a/c problem many times before... so I'm not paying for their learning curve. Although we have now moved well south of Atlanta to Peachtree City, I would absolutely drive the extra few miles to Auto Cool if I ever need this type of service in the future.
Description of Work: Major auto air conditioner work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

TOM T.
05/2013
5.0
Spectacular and efficient service.Auto Cool personnel are knowledgeable,professional,and courteous.They WANT you to understand the problem and go out of their way to explain the solution in layman terms.We could not be any happier with the service received!
Description of Work: After visiting a large local Ford dealership,I went to AUTO COOL and met a gentleman named Brad.He was extremely informative and gave me a very accurate estimate to repair the air conditioning on my 2005 FORD EXPEDITION LIMITED.He recommended to start by doing the least expensive testing possible before just arbitrarily replacing my compressor.I had been told at FORD that my compressor needed replacement as well as a manifold line,evap,flush.I was also told that unfortunately the AC compressor assem for this car was rather expensive,$795.00. I looked on line and found a new motorcraft compressor(not rebuilt) with a 2 year warranty for approximately $353.00.Ford's estimate for job was $1850.00 plus tax!!! Auto cool tested,flushed,lubricated a/c compressor for $568.87 and my compressor and my AIR CONDITIONING work GREAT!!!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$569
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Contact information

1680-A Spring Road, Smyrna, GA 30080

www.autocool.biz

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

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Service Categories

Auto Service,
Auto Radiators,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Auto Accessories,
Glass and Mirrors

FAQ

Auto Cool Air Conditioning & Radiator is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Auto Cool Air Conditioning & Radiator accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Auto Cool Air Conditioning & Radiator offers free project estimates.
No, Auto Cool Air Conditioning & Radiator does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Auto Cool Air Conditioning & Radiator does not offer a senior discount.
No, Auto Cool Air Conditioning & Radiator does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Auto Cool Air Conditioning & Radiator offers warranties.
Auto Cool Air Conditioning & Radiator offers the following services:  Auto air conditioning & heaters: Diagnosis, repair & installation  Automatic climate control: diagnosis & repair  Power window & power lock repair  Car radiator replacement  Water pumps  General repairs on automobiles 
Please Inquire

Contact information

1680-A Spring Road, Smyrna, GA 30080

www.autocool.biz

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM