Service Overview
The heater core is a small radiator inside your dash that makes cabin heat. When it leaks, you smell sweet coolant, the windshield films over, and the carpet dampens — and access means deep dashboard disassembly.
The job involves dash/HVAC-box disassembly per your vehicle's design, the core, new seals and hoses as needed, coolant refill and bleed, and verification of strong heat output.
Signs You Need This Service
- Sweet syrup smell inside the car
- Oily film fogging the windshield
- Damp passenger-side carpet
- Weak or no cabin heat
Consequences of Ignoring It
- Coolant loss leading to engine overheating
- Mold and corrosion in the HVAC box and carpets
- Health irritation from breathing coolant vapor
Recommended Service Interval
No interval — failures are corrosion-driven; old acidic coolant is the usual culprit.
Price & Time
Pricing depends on vehicle details, parts needed, repair difficulty, location, appointment timing, and availability. We will review your request and contact you with a price before scheduling.
Deposit: Determined after estimate approval. Parts must be paid before ordering.
This job is quoted exactly — flat and in writing — for your specific vehicle before you book. Call or text (929) 372-2339 or submit a booking request and we'll reply with your quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this job so labor-heavy?
Can I bypass the heater core instead?
Will a flush fix a weak (not leaking) core?
We come to you.
Book heater core at your home, workplace or fleet yard — anywhere in the Indianapolis metro. Warranty terms provided in writing when applicable.