Auto Master
“He actually charged me less for his services than the price he quoted to me!”
Best Auto Repair in Hickory, NC
24 professionals listed · 22 in Hickory · 3 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Richey's Automotive
“Mr Richey and his tech got me in and out very quickly.”
Auto Fitness Center
“I called earlier in the morning and they had a tow truck to me with 20 minutes and our car was fixed in a timely manner.”
Springs Road Car Care
“Brought my car to get looked at and they were able to get it in for brake pad/rotor replacement same day!!”
Mike Johnson's Collision Center
“I appreciate who well Tammy kept me informed on the progress with the repairs.”
Bob Killian Tire
“Everyone I met at the shop was great to deal with and the service was excellent!!”
Listed for drivers in and around Hickory, NC, these 24 shops handle general repair work. What each one says about parts, warranties, financing and fleet accounts comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Hickory, NC
Of the 24 professionals we list here, 22 are in Hickory itself and 2 come from Granite Falls (1, 6 mi) and Hudson (1, 9 mi). The professionals on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 3,022 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (85%) and value (65%). 3 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (OEM) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the professionals on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 15 of the professionals on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
How long have the listed shops been open?
13 of the 24 shops show ten or more years in business. Longevity is not a guarantee of anything, but a repair shop that keeps the same sign over the same door for that long has generally been settling arguments rather than walking away from them.
Master Tech Auto Mechanics
“Great work on the shop side as always and very good customer service on the office side....”
Carey's Auto Shop Inc
“The shop always tries to get you an appointment as soon as possible.”
Town & Country Tire
“And great group of guys willing to help you at a moments notice”
Dickinson Service Center
“Knowledgeable and great service all around from making appointments checking in and checking out !”
Gateway Automotive Inc
“They called and gave me the run down of what was wrong before they just did it.”
German Auto Service
“It is hard to find anyone who will service a Mini in the area let alone a team who is so extremely knowledgable, kind and fair.”
Peak Auto Repair
“Johnny has always been a straight shooter, I think people aren't used to that so they give the shop a bad review.”
A-1 Muffler & Service Center
“I have a Mini Cooper and they were happy to put a performance muffler on it, not to mention how cheap they were.”
Cook's Automotive & Wrecker
“Ross has taken his truck and Jeep in and they always take care of it.”
Caldwell Collision Inc.
“No questions throughout the process and appreciate The personal and professional Manner in which I was treated..”
Chavez Auto Inc
“Dropped it off late Monday and picked it up Saturday😃 Fast turnaround,fair pricing and exceptional service!!!!”
Empowered Maintenance & Performance
“Phenomenal work done all around highly recommend giving business here”
Heritage Motorwerks LLC
“I recently dropped off my newly acquired 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA for an "overall" check up, oil change and a PDK transmission fluid change.”
Car Surgeon
“For years, John has taken care of all of my family's cars and we don't even think of going anywhere else.”
Southern Tire & Auto Care
“Owner was very friendly and my bank account was not emptied to have my car fixed.”
Auto Foreign Car Services Inc
“If you need to get something done on your foreign car this is the place to go.”
Rick Enterprises
“I go here every year for all my inspections and everyone is really friendly and will try to save you money if possible.”
Revive Auto Repair
“I will be bringing all of my vehicles here from now on!”
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