Auto Fitness Center
“Would advise anyone to bring their car if in need of something.”
Best Mechanic Shops in Hickory, NC
15 technicians listed · 4 in Hickory · 2 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Master Tech Auto Mechanics
“My 1991 SE300 not only looks great, but I would drive it cross country thanks to their quality care.”
Empowered Maintenance & Performance
“I have used Empowered on over 15 cars, have went above and beyond on every single one.”
Nica's Auto Repair
“He knew what was wrong with my car without even looking at it, but I ran the codes showed him and he also let me order my parts to save me alot of money which was nice.”
Coonhound Garage
“Great mechanics, always have done me right, I recommend them highly If you have any repairs to be done, thanks to David and to all the other guys for superior work, they do work on all my vehicles.”
Autoworks
“My AC was leaking somewhere and they worked hard to locate the issue and now it's freezing me out.”
Listed for drivers in and around Hickory, NC, these 15 shops are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Hickory, NC
Of the 15 technicians we list here, 4 are in Hickory itself and 11 come from towns including Maiden (3, 13 mi), Granite Falls (2, 7 mi) and Claremont (2, 10 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,539 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "honest" and "fair". 2 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 4 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2011. 1 gives free estimates; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the technicians on this page; 4 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Why are some shops on this page not in Hickory?
4 of the 15 shops are located in Hickory; the rest come from other towns within 15 mi. Distances are straight-line.
Quality Discount Tire
“Had a 10 o'clock appointment on a Saturday and I was on way home with 4 new tires by 10:45.”
The Oil Well
“Brett was very helpful and didn't charge an arm and a leg to look at my truck.”
Mike Huffman Enterprise LLC
“A really good place to get your car or truck worked on if you need a really good mechanic go and see Mike Carol or JR they are really good”
Coy's Automotive
“Nice people, took me in without an appointment, fixed my daughter's van, reasonable price.”
Certified Automotive
“We've used this business a few times now and every time, Robbie has gone above and beyond the call of duty to get our vehicles back, sometimes at his own expense!”
Blue Ridge Tire & Automotive
“I have been taking all my personal and fleet vehicles to Bill for many years now and have been incredibly pleased with the quality of work performed, everything from quick and easy oil changes to complex issues and repairs.”
Claremont Automotive & Muffler
“Not only have they done an excellent job with repairs and maintenance of both our foreign and domestic vehicles, they are a pleasure to sit and partake of good old friendly conversation with.”
Moose's Garage
“Great place always treated like family with great prices and service.”
One Stop Tire & Auto
“Went in for an inspection and was out within 30 minutes, good customer service”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Hickory
- “Very knowledgeable mechanic and fair pricing. Knew exactly what was wrong, fixed it in a day.” — customer of Nica's Auto Repair
- “Very polite and informative, customer focused. Helpful on diagnosing check engine light on my BMW.” — customer of Master Tech Auto Mechanics
- “Best mechanic experience I have had. Extremely personable, timely and reasonably priced.” — customer of Auto Fitness Center
- “The team there are always professional. It’s hard these days to find and trust veteran mechanics that have been in this field.” — customer of Auto Fitness Center
- “These guys are awesome. Age 49 and have never witnessed better communication from an auto mechanic shop in my life.” — customer of Master Tech Auto Mechanics
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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