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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.
Came 15 min to 6pm for them to check my tires… the guy said I have another job I can’t help you.
Manager said: “tire repair takes an… read more hour”
Horrible service.
Is not even about the closing time, is the employees’ attitude.
Yudith V.
Great service. Honest. Helpful. Friendly. Tito and Carlos know their tires. Would definitely recommend.
Lynne H.
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.
I needed new tires fast – it was an emergency – and they got me in on short notice. Super kind, too. Will come back.
Haley H.
So I realized my car had a very flat tire today and called around to see if I could get a same-day fix. Other places said no or were hard… read more to get a hold of but when I called Joe’s, they said they could do it and they did! I was so relieved to be able to get it taken care of and Tito and his guys did an amazing job.
Honestly, going to a garage or a place that works on cars as a woman who doesn’t know very much about cars is intimidating. This obviously wasn’t something I could have put off for later (I would have if I could have ) so in we went. Tito was upfront, honest, and knowledgeable and which made me feel comfortable about the whole process and service. We ended up having to replace two of my tires so Tito explained AND showed me why (which was helpful so I didn’t feel like I was getting taken advantage of). AND these new tires even come with a warranty that my previous tires didn’t have!
I’d recommend this tire shop to anyone in the area who needs a tire rotation, realignment, or replacement. I’m glad I came here and won’t be anxious at all about bringing my car back for my next tire rotation. These guys are great and worth every cent.
Thank you, Tito!
Ally Y.
Joe’s Tire is the place to go if you ever need your tires replaced or any tire services -the business goes out of its way to provide excellent service.
Sheila Z.
Very friendly, super fast service and a great deal. Carlos was super helpful and made my experience a joy! Highly recommend
Luke R.
I’ll always go to Joe’s now. The other week on a Saturday, I noticed a tire in really bad shape, and I was just a couple blocks from Joe’s.… read more I drove there. When I saw how busy they were, the line of cars waiting to get in, the busy waiting area, technicians running around all over there place, I did not expect they would be able to take me that day.
They did, no problem – what a place! They are so professional, knowledgeable, efficient and NICE. They easily and smoothly handled all us customers. My technician quickly helped me pick tires, someone gave me a ride home, 2 hours later the same person picked me up and it was all done. EASY!
I’m a super-happy customer. I’ve been going to America’s Tires in Walnut Creek for 20 years, and they are excellent too. But what convenience to have this kind of customer service, and a ride home, that meant a lot. From now on, it’s Joe’s. I’m so happy I found them.
Sharon S.
Got a flat driving around Berkeley. Needed a fix or replacement tire. Got a brand new tire I guess was fine and worked. But not a good… read more deal. Nice folks. Quick and good if you in a pinch around CollegeTown.
Dom C.
My air pressure light came on again a couple days after I had filled the tires due to my front right tire being low. After re-checking, I realized the… read more tire must have a leak. I drive into Joe’s Tires straight from summer camp pick up after a very short search for places nearby– shortly after 4pm. I expected to have to make an appointment for the next day or later in the week and also assumed I would need to replace the tire. To my surprise and delight, I was helped right away. They took the car and said it would probably be about an hour. 15 minutes later they called to say it was a simple fix– a screw had punctured the tire and they plugged the hole and patched it up. $35 and 15 minutes?? Amazing. They have my business for our two family cars for life!! Friendly, fast, fair.
Anjuna L.
