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8155 ROSWELL ROAD
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30350

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Saturday & Sunday: Closed

A Tribute to Roderick L. “Rod” McCullough
Founder of McCullough Auto Care & Tire

With heavy hearts, we announce that the McCullough Auto Care family has lost our father, founder, and mentor. Roderick “Rod” L. McCullough passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, at the age of 86. A man of integrity, quiet strength, and entrepreneurial spirit, Rod built a lasting legacy in both business and community, leaving behind a life marked by dedication, service, and love for his family.

Roderick moved to the Atlanta area from his native home in Anderson, South Carolina, in the 1960s, focused on starting his family business. He became a successful businessman during the 1970s, owning and operating several Shell service stations throughout the area. In 1969, he founded McCullough Auto Care in Sandy Springs, Georgia, with just $1,200 and a clear vision. Over the decades, Rod grew the business into a trusted name, known for its honest service and family-oriented values.

Rod found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He loved long bike rides, peaceful walks along his favorite beach, and cheering on his beloved Clemson Tigers. Above all, he was most proud of his family. He celebrated their accomplishments with pride and never missed an opportunity to remind others that “family is the most important thing in life.”

Rod’s legacy lives on through his children and grandchildren, many of whom have followed in his footsteps and contributed to the family business.  Through every customer served, every child mentored, and every value passed down, Rod McCullough’s legacy endures — a testament to a life well-lived and a family business built on trust, hard work, and heart.

How Does A Radiator Cool An Engine?

Radiators are a very important because they help cool your engine. By the same token, your engine relies heavily on your radiator to function. One without the other won’t work. Waiting to repair a broken radiator will only cause more damage down the road.

A car’s engine creates a lot of heat. In order to prevent overheating, certain steps take place. Firstly, coolant is pumped through the engine and absorbs heat. Since the coolant is now hot, it needs a way to cool off and escape to outside air. This is where your radiator comes in. The hot coolant flows through the radiator where cold air is blown onto it. This reduces the coolant temperature significantly.

This coolant is then passed through thin metal fins that lead to outside your car. Finally, these fins allow the heat to flow from your car more easily. Additionally, some cars may have a fan across the radiator to further blow hot air out of your car.

If your engine is experiencing other problems, make an appointment with our garage. Our certified technicians will run a diagnostic to pinpoint the issue and solve it with ease.o

Radiator Repair

Why Is Radiator Repair Important?

Sooner or later your entire engine will fail if your radiator isn’t working properly. Have you ever seen a car pulled over on the side of the road, smoke billowing from under the hood? That’s a sign of a malfunctioning radiator. Heat was likely trapped under the hood of the car with no where to go. Heat adds unnecessary stress to the engine, which ultimately causes unnecessary damage. In summary, a radiator is important because it maintains a car’s functionality. By the time the driver in the example above realized his radiator needed repair, it was too late.

The radiator is an essential component of a functioning vehicle. Putting off radiator repair will only hurt your vehicle and your wallet as time goes on. Physical damage is the most common cause of radiator malfunction. Replacing the broken component or components is the only way to repair a physically broken radiator. Expired or lack of coolant can also damage a radiator.