Hello everyone.

First of all, I hope I've posted this in the correct section. Forgive me If I haven't. I'm ok with it being moved to its correct forum section if need be.

Anyways, I own a 04 Mazda Miata, automatic transmission. This car has been great to me since I purchased it used from a buddy just over a year ago. It's fulfilled its job quite well, while sparing me any headache. However, just yesterday my car overheated on me. When I got home I inspected its radiator and found that this part was to blame. It showed signs of leakage and a majority of the fins were severely bent. I know that replacement is my only option at this point, but before I do so, I'd like some advice. I've decided to purchase an aftermarket version online, but don't know which companies are reputable. I've found two that I particularly like but before I buy from one of them, I'd like some sort of verification that they are a legitimate business. I almost never buy anything online so I don't know how to spot a scam, and I can't afford to be scammed.

Has anyone dealt with either of the following companies and can verify that they are a legitimate company? The parts on each site match the OEM number of the part I need.. Thanks in advance.


Mazda Radiators, Mazda Miata Radiators - RadiatorSpot
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2004 MAZDA MIATA RADIATOR 4 CYL A/T

 

I've always gotten good results by just having a local radiator shop re-core my existing unit; either that or buying new from the likes of Napa.

 

If the tanks are plastic, it may be time for a new rad. After so many heating-cooling cycles, they tend to get brittle and crack at normal pressures.
The one in my wife's '95 Saturn split wide open one day for no apparent reason except that the car was old(er.)
'Went to AutoZone and bought a new one for like $70 (IIRC,) and no more problems... that is until the engine itself blew.