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we-are-straight-upCar Cool | Rangiora Radiators and Air Conditioning2017-07-21T03:09:53+00:00

WORKING HOURS

We are closed from 23rd Dec to 9th Jan.
Monday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

OUR SERVICES

Air conditioning repair or maintenance

Radiator repair or re-core

BUSINESS ADDRESS

5 Grant Place, Rangiora, New Zealand

+64 03 313 6785

+64 03 313 6785

Car Cool Rangiora Radiators and Air Conditioning

4.7

Based on 40 reviews

11:19 05 May 20

Can highly reccommend Car Cool Rangiora - Paul was able to fix my air conditioning issue at a quarter of the cost... quoted by two other local car repair firms. My issue was cooling not working, only blowing warm air. The two other firms advised after investigation that I would need to replace the whole air con unit and that it was not repairable, when in actaul fact, it was an easy fix. Thank you Paul.read more

22:22 19 Mar 20

Travelling through New Zealand my car overheated. Lucky for me, I met with Paul from Car Cool radiators in Rangiora. He... was friendly, knowledgeable, fixed my radiator and helped me get on my way again. I'd highly recommend the services of Rangiora Radiators. He truly went above and beyond. Great Kiwi Service!!read more

21:32 18 Feb 20

Paul has an amazing knowledge about air conditioning and radiators from old to new models. Always happy to help and... service with a smile!read more

06:13 11 Feb 20

Very professional business.

23:10 06 Jan 20

CAUTION ADVISED! My vehicle developed overheating problems when passing through Rangiora. I rang Paul at Car Cool... thinking a radiator flush might help and was told that my model of vehicle would just as likely need a new radiator as they are prone to clogging badly and can't be flushed - this was an instant red flag. I popped in and Paul filled the header tank with water with the engine running and declared that there were two strong indicators of a cracked head - red flag number two, (there are other tests such as checking to see if there is water in the oil, also I told him the heater wasn't working which suggests a broken thermostat, and no fluid was escaping from anywhere - in any case the head gasket could have been the problem but Paul went straight to "worst case scenario"). Paul suggested I go to his mate's workshop for a second opinion - if I get a second opinion on something it will usually be from someone independent of the original source.Unhappy and wary of the diagnosis, I managed to limp back to Christchurch and got a mate to look at the vehicle - guess what the REAL problem was? I needed a new thermostat! Paul suggested that the cost to repair the probable cracked head was around $2000, however a new thermostat and radiator flush, (which my mate suggested we do at the same time), cost around $30, labour was a box of beers.At the very least Paul's diagnosis was flawed, but I can't claim that he was dishonest, (this review is based on facts not on my impression of him...). Also, I can't understand how my experience was so different to the many locals who have rated him highly, though I note that a number of them are from people with only one review to their name which I'm always dubious about, and many lack detail.I wouldn't recommend this service based on my experience, and note that his quoted prices aren't any better than other garages I contacted.ADDENDUM: I've read the response to this review from Paul, it's very plausible though somewhat selective in the points addressed. I'm not willing to get into a debate about my experience and stand by what I've written. I note that Paul states he suggested the head gasket was possibly cracked though this isn't entirely accurate and could be misleading - Paul suggested that the cylinder head was cracked, (he even drew a diagram so there's no mistaking his meaning).read more

hokigal burridge

21:39 26 Nov 19

Great service great price. Paul is very knowledgeable and skilled in his trade. Would highly recommend this business.

Matthew Snelling

16:17 24 Oct 19

Awesome service was super helpful, even fixed our mistake for free, would definitely recommend

20:55 22 Oct 19

Amazing service and price

22:16 19 Jul 19

Great service, easy, efficient, decently priced, friendly customer service. Would recommend

23:02 15 Jul 19

Awesome experience had my car going in a couple of hours

23:00 15 Jul 19

Can't recommend enough. Would highly recommend to anyone with radiator issues, prompt and helpful.

22:50 10 Jul 19

Fast friendly service. Good honest kiwi bloke. Realistic pricing.

08:02 10 Jul 19

Ive had 18 years of good honest advice, reliable workmanship and practical prices. I'd recommend giving Paul a call... first, for any cooling system needs. Keep up the good work :)read more

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