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Carey's Auto Shop Inc
“If you're looking for a shop that treats you right, then I highly recommend that you go see Nick, Carey or Lisa the next time your auto needs repair or service.”
Muffler & Exhaust Shops in Hickory, NC
24 technicians listed · 6 in Hickory · 1 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
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Peak Auto Repair
“I never have to worry about the work done on my vehicle and when I ask them to check something, they don't automatically tell me “yep there's a problem and this needs to be replaced” just to get money.”
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A-1 Muffler & Service Center
“Liz Hass to be the best place to take your vehicle nowadays they are the only ones that didn't try to take me just because I'm a woman I've had a lot of work done there oil changes alternator transmission just about anything you can imagine way way l...”
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1st Quality Body Shop
“Owner semed very knowledgeable on repair procedures and performance only problem was he is covered up with work and cannot get to my vehicle in less than the next 30 days this is why I gave a four instead of five”
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Car Surgeon
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
- Oil
“He also noted that my oil was pretty heavily overfilled (no doubt to account for the minor leak) and that it puts a little extra back pressure on the engine (so it slightly messes up the power and fuel economy).”
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Unifour Body Works
- Chose
- Questions
- Brand
“I haven't even gotten my car back yet from it's repairs, and I'll happily leave this place with 5 starts, Kevin has been absolutely amazing, great customer service, and so calm and happy to help in whatever ways that we needed.”
Area overview: Hickory, NC
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 6 are in Hickory itself and 18 come from towns including Lenoir (4, 17 mi), Taylorsville (3, 13 mi) and Conover (2, 7 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,998 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open on Saturdays. 3 have 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 1997. 1 offers financing 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 and 2 list a public email. 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.
Data verified October 10, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Hickory, NC, these 24 shops handle mufflers, pipes and catalytic converters. What each one says about welding, custom work and warranties comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Auto Foreign Car Services Inc
“A very skilled and trustworthy mechanic.”
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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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Tires Plus Tire Pros
“I had read reviews, which were great and my son left a note explaining why his vehicle was left in their lot overnight, they opened at 8am, and by 8:01 I had a phone call from Jackie and everything was taken care of.”
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Lenoir Muffler & Brake Shop
“Great place to go, the staff and the mechanics very kind and helpful, they fixed my sister vehicle and my vehicle,for a very decent price,I give them A+ and I would recommend it,of course 💯 …”
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Faw's Auto Services Center
- Price
- Oil
- Tire
“They did great work for a good price in a timely manor!”
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Coy's Automotive
- Price
- Mechanic
- Fair
“They were not able to fix it due to the dealership being the only one with the proper transmission fluid, but they pointed me in the right direction and gave me a few contacts to get in touch with.”
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Moose's Garage
- Price
- Vehicle
- Honest
“I have been a proud customer since I turned 16 and would recommend Moose's garage to everyone in the local area who wants good service for a fair price.”
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Claremont Automotive & Muffler
- Vehicles
- Job
- Inspection
“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.”
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Larry's Muffler Shop & Car Care
- Prices
“Does good work, but cant ever get them on the phone.”
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Xiong's Import Auto Services
- Price
- Toyota
“If you have ANY problem with a Asian made or brand car this is your saving GRACE - take it from a old shade tree mechanic from Indy these GUYS are the very best I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with !”
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Chapman's Garage
- Vehicle
“Family has been going to them for years.”
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Accurate Auto Clinic
“He's the guy to go to for just the straight honest truth not necessarily the cheapest around but then again good work ain't cheap and cheap work is probably not done right”
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Performance Service Center
“I have taken my car to be checked for warranty work on my ac it seems to have had multiple issues, Jim and the Crew have always gotten me into the shop soon as they can to fix what they find.”
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Pitts Automotive
- Prices
- Mechanic
“Very experienced Subaru specialist”
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A&R Automotive
“I take my vehicles here for all needs.”
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Troutman Tire & Auto
“I stopped today at this shop there was a nice young man called Cole he checked my transmission fluid very efficiently and did a nice job he is what we need in this society at his age I commend him for everything he did and to all young ones take an e...”
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Quality Lube Plus
- Inspection
- Job
- Oil
“I really hope they get going again soon, because these guys were really nice and they were honest and didn't try to get me to pay for unneeded repairs.”
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Pon and Rounds Mufflers
“They were very polite and understood my problem they fix my wiper linkage and my Cadillac converter and my fuel pump I drop my car this morning and 6-7 hours my car fully repaired I suggest that people should take their vehicles there to get fixed an...”
Muffler and Catalytic Converter Services in Hickory, NC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$90
Maximum cost
$1400
National Average
$140
Avg Per Hour Rates
$75
$110
$240
Fair price range is based on 412 cost profiles
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Why are some of these shops outside Hickory?
6 of the 24 shops sit in Hickory and the others come from other towns within 30 mi, listed under their own city. A shop with a bender and a welder is worth a short drive, since it can repair what a parts-only counter would replace.