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“Bring it in to Roy, you'll leave a lot cooler, pretty quickly and still with some money left in your wallet.” in 33 reviews
“Immediately after arriving they tested my a/c , diagnosed the problem and A/C was working like a charm!!” in 23 reviews
“Keep in mind these mechanics needs to unmount the whole dashboard of the car, in order to replace the evaporator.” in 4 reviews
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Roy S.
Since 1987, AAA Radiator and Auto Air Conditioning has been a family owned and operated business specializing in automotive air conditioning repair. AAA Radiator and Auto Air Conditioning is conveniently located in North Miami Beach. Owner, Roy Shaked and his highly-trained automotive mechanics provide the following services: Automotive A/C Service; Automotive A/C Evacuation and Recharge; Automotive Heater Repair; Automotive A/C Electrical Service; and Automotive A/C installation and removal. Each technician at AAA Radiator and Auto Air Conditioning has undergone extensive automotive repair training in order to properly diagnose and repair any type of vehicle's air conditioning system.
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- Iz J.Hollywood, FL0291Feb 21, 2024Updated review
My experience with the auto service was utterly dreadful. Despite their promises, they failed miserably to fix my A/C issue. Not only did they not finish the job, but they also left me with a vehicle in worse condition than before. The incompetence and lack of accountability from the staff were appalling. Save yourself the headache and avoid this service at all costs. They have proven themselves incapable of delivering even basic repairs, let alone satisfactory customer service.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Dec 3, 2021Previous reviewThis place is a joke they will pray on Jewish
And Haitian people
Especially women
They work fast to do you wrong
Roy is a rip off never trust him
He has a trusted Haitian man who backs him up faithfully
As he rips off his fellow JewsOct 6, 2020Previous reviewI bring my car to Roy to get the compressor checked it was blowing air but not cold he says he will order brand new but he purchased refurbished charged me $300
The compressor Started to make some very loud noises when the coolant was added he said the noise would go away when I add more coolant ....It just gets louder when you press the gas pedal but
My lost for trusting this guy ....again
He does not stand by his work at all
Do not shop with this guy
Save time and money !!!
Roy is rip offApr 9, 2020Previous reviewI just received my car yesterday after dropping it off June 30th
Yesterday was August 21
I have a dual air conditioning one side did not work properly
I was quoted at $800 total fix
I called weekly to ask the status of my vehicle
I was given the same answer : "this job could've been done in 2 hours but I can't find the parts at all"
I go to the shop unannounced suddenly my car is ready ?!
My skepticism as to why I wasn't called had me bothered but I don't sweat it too much observing that the car was parked (at the time)
After paying in full $950 yes $150 added to my total
"These parts are new"
I get into my vehicle to not only does it smell like feet it doesn't shift into gear.
So I speak wit ROY who speaks very fast and listens very little he says " we only do a/c i had the Haitian guy working on it idk what happened....But I can have my mechanic come look at it"
The mechanic comes out he reads a code to me and says yea they do drive the cars rough.
He replies the code is for a transmission problem u can google it
Meanwhile ROY is watching from a distant not sure of how I feel or what I may do
He offers ........nothing at all ....nothing ...never even said sorry for the two month wait
For destroying my transmission "which I still don't know what's wrong"
And not even for the smell
I know he undermined me because his own personal beliefs but it's not right
And if any part of my story is untrue or fabricated ROY and the mechanic and the Haitian guy please comment below and state your side of events ? !!
it's now March 2020 and I have the same problem a/c does not work at all these people are officially bad businessAug 22, 2019Previous reviewI just received my car yesterday after dropping it off June 30th
Yesterday was August 21
I have a dual air conditioning one side did not work properly
I was quoted at $800 total fix
I called weekly to ask the status of my vehicle
I was given the same answer : "this job could've been done in 2 hours but I can't find the parts at all"
I go to the shop unannounced suddenly my car is ready ?!
My skepticism as to why I wasn't called had me bothered but I don't sweat it too much observing that the car was parked (at the time)
After paying in full $950 yes $150 added to my total
"These parts are new"
I get into my vehicle to not only does it smell like feet it doesn't shift into gear.
So I speak wit ROY who speaks very fast and listens very little he says " we only do a/c i had the Haitian guy working on it idk what happened....But I can have my mechanic come look at it"
The mechanic comes out he reads a code to me and says yea they do drive the cars rough.
He replies the code is for a transmission problem u can google it
Meanwhile ROY is watching from a distant not sure of how I feel or what I may do
He offers ........nothing at all ....nothing ...never even said sorry for the two month wait
For destroying my transmission "which I still don't know what's wrong"
And not even for the smell
I know he undermined me because his own personal beliefs but it's not right
And if any part of my story is untrue or fabricated ROY and the mechanic and the Haitian guy please comment below and state your side of events ? !! - Chris F.North Miami, FL02Nov 17, 2023
Alomost 30 years I've been bringing all my vehicles to ROY he is one of the best and honest fair deal automotive business and honest person that I have had the pleasure of doing business with for all these years
100% recommendation for ROY and his business if I could give 100 stars I would do 5 stars will have to do
Chris F.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - R F.North Miami Beach, FL067Sep 30, 2023
Excellent Quality and Value. AAA Radiator and Auto Air Conditioning OWNER *ROY and Mechanics seem to be considerate of customer getting the work done as promptly as possible.
Additionally, JENNIFER and other office workers were extremely helpful.
I found that they stand behind their work at this repair shop. In closing, I am very blessed my daughter's friend recommended this shop to me.
They REALLY saved the day after my experience
with several others!!!!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Brian S.San Francisco, CA02Dec 19, 2023
I relocated to Miami and was searching for a mechanic to work on my Jeep. They are awesome. No drama, no upselling. They fix exactly what needs to be done. Truly appreciate the integrity.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Geraldine W.Miami Shores, FL01Dec 11, 2023
Excellent service! They were quick to look at my car and diagnose the problem. It was a 4 hour wait for the repair to be done but they told me up front and their waiting room was comfy. The bill was as quoted and there were no extra surprise charges. I would definitely recommend them to others.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Mary M.Hallandale Beach, FL02May 14, 2023
Myself , my mother and father have been going to this shop for over 30 years . I had not been back in ten years . Roy the owner was always beyond fair to me and my family over the years . When you are a single woman many places take advantage of you . Roy did the opposite . I just want to say thank you so much for sending me home safely since you needed more time to work on my car and by by the way I am the one with the small dog last week . My dog now puts his face in the AC lol . I would also like to say his front desk administrator Shirley was so kind to me too. You are such a mensch Roy .
Mary MHelpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Giselle B.North Miami Beach, FL020Jun 8, 2023
MIKE! Thank you so much for fixing my AC. Went from dripping sweat in my truck to wearing a sweater of how cold it is!!!! So so thankful for your assistance really. I recommend this location 100%. Mainly for MIKE!!! If you to ask for him!!
Thank you Thank you!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Mark L.Hollywood, FL969023Jun 18, 2022
Perhaps not the friendliest place in South Florida, but certainly the best of breed.
Auto air conditioning is a specialty, dealers and most repair shops will do it. But like surgery, you want a practitioner who's performed successfully as many similar procedures as possible (and in this case, as many makes and models similar to yours as possible).
Roy, the owner of AAA Radiator and Air Conditioning, is the man in charge. He's abrupt and constantly on the move supervising all technicians and their performance on every diagnostic test and each procedure in the shop. And he does it in real time.
Somehow, Roy effectively practices "Management by Walking Around" in a chaotic atmosphere that could turn people like me into a candidate psychiatric isolation.
Once your car's been diagnosed he'll tell you your options and their related costs. And if you ask his opinion he'll tell you. I like that because Roy knows your car's air conditioning system better than you know your wife. (I'm fairly certain he doesn't know my wife.)
I opted for his recommendation and asked when I could return to pick up the car. It was clear he didn't want to field additional questions but did me the favor of barking, "Five o'clock."
"OK," I replied while I marched off thinking, "Damn! Same day service on an air conditioning system? Can't be." But I gladly accepted the response (otherwise I may have faced the threat of having my head bitten off).
I live an hour from AAA Radiator and Air Conditioning. So I had to rent a car a mile away from the shop (a tough walk with the summer sun broiling me). And I had to "choreograph" my day's activities to assure I got to Enterprise Rent a Car, did my own occupational work in a suburb miles away, returned the car, and appeared before Roy at five o'clock.
He saw me arrive at 5 and told me, "It's ready." He didn't utter another word.
I stalled for a moment then walked into the office area. It was noisy, There were two women behind the desk looking down at something other than me.
I asked one, "Are you allowed to take my money and give me my keys?"
She looked up with a laugh and told me she was.
What kind of car and what color? I told her, "BMW. White." It occurred to me I should have said, "Bentley. Metallic red." I would have liked driving away in that.
But after some activity with my credit card and the printer located just outside of her reach, she handed me a receipt and my key. No signature required.
She looked up at me and smiled. That was a signal our transaction was complete. I told her, "Thanks, can I get my car now?"
"Yes."
I walked out and came face-to-face with Roy. He put out his hand and shook mine. Roy pointed to my left and said, "Your car's over there."
I looked over and saw it. I walked over to the car, got inside and started it up. Of course, I immediately turned on the AC. It blew warm air.
As if out of nowhere Roy appeared and said, "It's been sitting here in the heat. It'll get cool soon."
So, I put it in reverse and backed out onto West Dixie Highway. I shifted into forward and started my trek home. Soon I could feel that warm breeze bathing me in cool.
Roy knew.
I have the feeling under that gruff "I don't give a shit, leave me alone" exterior, there's a man who cares. He cares about his mission to diagnose and repair automobile air conditioning systems. He cares about the technicians and other employees who depend on him.
And he cares about his customers. He just doesn't care to talk with his customers.
I hope I never have to face
auto air conditioner challenges again. Driving in an oven around South Florida is brutal. But if I ever have to get my AC repaired again, I'll steer the car directly to AAA Radiator and Air Conditioning. Because Roy's a pro. And I know hidden somewhere deep within Roy there's a heart--he just doesn't want anyone to know it.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0 - Robin B.Miami, FL051Feb 11, 2023
I bought in my 1989 chevy s10. The service was amazing.
They fix my air conditioningHelpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Debbi V.San Francisco, CA02Oct 5, 2023
My son is in the Miami area from Chicago on a job and the box truck he was driving was overheating. I called and talked to Mannie and he said to send him on over and he would take a look. When my son arrived they looked at the truck right away and got the problem resolved quickly! What an amazing company! I can't say enough about the kindness the staff at AAA showed. They blessed this momma today!
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