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Richey's Automotive
“Very happy with all the work the team did on my wife's VW Atlas ( brakes & rotors - after the local main dealer missed the wear issues :-( ) and my daughters Jetta ( regular scheduled maintenance ).”
Best Coolant & Radiator Flush near Hickory, NC
2 of these mechanics are based in Hickory; the others serve Hickory from towns including Charlotte (46 mi), Morganton (20 mi) and Conover (6 mi).
8 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Carey's Auto Shop Inc
“He called today and said that most of what they said did in fact need to be done but some of it was just not necessary and just a way for dealerships to pad services and make extra money.”
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Dickinson Service Center
- Tires
- Price
- Job
“However, they did find an issue with my Serpentine Belt and stated, "knowing you are going on a long road trip home (850miles), that I might want to change it out, since it had cracking and signs of ware.”
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Sig's Tire Center Inc
“Once you visit Sig tire you will be a life long customer Wilson his Wife and Sons an Staff have been working together for years and their expert knowledge and experience shines through.”
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Select Tire Pros
“I was going to be very late getting to work, but the Select pro team had my tired repaired in less than twenty minutes and I made it to work just in time.”
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Speedlube Inc
“The detour was projected to save me 20 minutes due to holiday traffic on 321 and Speedlube finished a full synthetic oil change in less than 15 minutes, STILL saving me at least 5 minutes!”
Listed for drivers in and around Hickory, NC, these 24 shops list coolant flushes and antifreeze service. What each one says about the coolant types it stocks, machine flushes and warranties comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Hickory, NC
The 24 mechanics on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.9 across 5,983 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (94%), professionalism (91%) and value (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "honest", "fair" and "diagnosis". 8 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE and TIA) and 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 7 offer financing; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 14 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 20 of the mechanics on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Why does this page include shops elsewhere?
2 of the 24 shops sit in Hickory and the rest come from other towns within 50 mi. This is planned maintenance rather than an emergency, so booking a little further out costs you nothing but the drive.
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Cajah's Mountain Quick Lube
“Quickest I've ever had an oil change got there maybe 10 min later they were done and pulling my car out it was super wild and awesome I was worried my kids would act crazy but they didn't even get a chance too lol”
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Lenoir Automotive
- Fair
- Prices
- Vehicle
“These guys were so helpful when I was in a pinch to get a used car evaluated quickly as I was driving from out of town and needed an assessment of the car on the fly.”
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Lakepoint Auto Service
- Fair
- Vehicles
- Work
“We have been using Lakepoint Auto Service for years on all 3 of our vehicles and they have never disappointed us in their work quality and they do not try to upsell.”
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Buff's Tire & Service
“Best place in area for oil changes, maintenence, tires etc!”
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Denver Tire & Auto
“!! We were stranded on road , rolled in to their shop, although they couldn't service my car, he visually checked let me know what problem was and recommended a place to fix it”
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Country Town Tire & Auto Service Center
“Shout out to Marty too (guy that runs the desk) he's very friendly and knowledgeable and he'll make sure to call you and keep you updated if anything changes”
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Myers Tire & Auto Center Inc.
“Not sure if they did anything else to it while they had it back there in garage or not because I live close and only drove it home, which is a short distance and a short distance to the bank once.”
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Tire Maxx
“They've always made me feel like any issue I have is taken care of - backed by good word and promise- and I grew up in the area with my grandpa always telling me good things about these local guys.”
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Carpenters Auto Service
- Work
- Honest
- Communication
“Rene and Joey personally calls me periodically to let me know if anything different comes up @ if I can afford the cost before they proceed with anything different occurs.”
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Accurate Automotive
- Mechanic
- Price
- Job
“No up selling and if he knows someone that can get it done for you cheaper or quicker he's the kind of stand up guy that will give you the other guys number.”
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Voelske Automotive
- Family Owned Business
- Price
- BMW
“There were times when I was pulling my hair out after being sold a terrible car, but the people at Voelske were honest with me even when it wasn't good news.”
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Gibbon Tire and Auto
“The service was very thorough and they kept me informed throughout the process and even sent pictures prior to completing work so that I may make an informed decision.”
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Griffin Tire & Auto
- Inspection
- Tires
- Honesty
“Also, if I needed to leave my car to be serviced, Sherrie was more than willing to drop me off at home and then return to pick me up when my auto is ready.”
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Taitt's Auto Service
“Nice, professional business that communicates the problem and seeks to assist you, the customer, the best way possible to resolve your automotive needs.”
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Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center
“He's one of those people that understands how to effectively deliver to his clients the issues that ultimately make your decision making process easy and explains the options you're facing and what needs to be done in order to get you back on the roa...”
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Philcron Auto Service
- Sherry
- Price
- Work
“Was quickly diagnosed as needing flywheel/clutch replaced and the repair was done quickly and for just less than $1200 which was to the lower end of the price range.”
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Momentum Tire & Car Care
“For all of you out there that have had awful experiences with shops overcharging you, charging for labor that doesn't need to be done, or talking down to you rather than educating you about your vehicle, please give Momentum your business.”
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Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change
“I will be using this location to service my trucks from now on!”
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