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Auto Fitness Center
“Services Transmission, Carburetor cleaning, Exhaust, Auto battery replacement, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Tire rotations, Brakes, Vehicle safety inspection, Battery, Oil change”
Transmission Repair Shops in Hickory, NC
24 mechanics listed · 7 in Hickory · 3 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
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Cosmo Motors
“I bought a one-way plane ticket, they picked me up at the airport, I spent about 15 minutes in the dealership (had to look at all the cool cars) and then drove the car all the way home with a big smile on my face!”
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Cook's Automotive & Wrecker
- Price
“They always give me a good price and even tightened some bolts on my abs system without charging me and i been down on my luck so it helped me so much.”
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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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Chavez Auto Inc
- Quality
- Insurance Company
- Price
“) After my car was wrecked I was devastated I took it to a body shop and was told the parts were too much compared to how much my vehicle was worth and my insurance company was trying to total my car, that is not the answer I wanted, I was recommende...”
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Unifour Body Works
- Chose
- Brand
- Questions
“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 mechanics we list here, 7 are in Hickory itself and 17 come from towns including Lenoir (4, 17 mi), Conover (2, 5 mi) and Granite Falls (2, 7 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 2,487 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (83%) and value (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "fair" and "honest". 3 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 4 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 gives free estimates; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 10 of the mechanics on this page; 2 publish a contact page; 1 lists a public email and 1 takes 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Hickory, NC, these 24 shops work on transmissions. What each one says about rebuilds, warranty terms and the brands it handles comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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A+ Auto Diagnostics
“Their customer service was excellent.”
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Fowler's Auto Sales & Services
“Terry and his wife have an excellent garage he maintains most of the trucks in our fleet he specializes in just about everything, he has a good group of mechanics to have your car worked on or your truck.”
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Sidepipes
- Truck
- Work
- Fair
“They got me in and out in great time, charged a very fair price, everyone was polite and pleasant to talk to, the wait room was nice and the shop was clean and professional looking from what I could see.”
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Coonhound Garage
- Mechanic
- Honest
- Check Engine Light
“Took our 99 Camry in for timing belt, water pump, cv shafts and rear brakes and we informed of a couple other issues that had to be addressed (valve cover gasket and cam seal) he took care of them and was very reasonable in price!”
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Sebski's Automotive
“Since my family member continued to drive it while ALL the warning lights were going off, I offered the garage the option, that I would pay for the new engine if they would do the work for free.”
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Autoworks
- Communication
- Review
- Price
“I took my 1992 camaro here after 3 other garages and they were able to solve any and every issue I thru at them they are very good at what they do make no mistake you get what you pay for they even warranty all the work for 12 months”
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Norman Enterprises Auto Care
- Toyota
- Honest
- Prices
“Not only did they provide excellent quality customer service they went above and beyond to get my vehicle back up and running and treated me like family.”
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Jestes Automotive
- Work
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
“Very nice came straight out to take a look at my car and within minutes told me what was wrong with my car and an estimated cost for the repair and all though he couldn't do the repairs as soon as I needed he was honest about it and referred me to so...”
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Little Mountain Automotive
- Mechanic
- Job
- f350
“Very close to my home very convenient and I give a positive result everything seems to be going to plan and I am able to pick my vehicle up this morning very satisfied thank you all and God bless you I recommend anyone to try to schedule their appoin...”
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Billy's Auto Repair
“Good old fashioned service the way it was back in the day I appreciate you guys for doin a good job all the little extras you used to get with a oil change that big businesses forgot the way people should be treated”
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Faw's Auto Services Center
- Oil
- Price
- Inspections
“Good place and fast on inspection.”
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N-Drive
- Kitten
- van
- Quality
“N-drive saved me a ton of money and could have easily said it was my gaskets, this shop will now have all my business knowing they are not about taking peoples hard earned money.”
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Coy's Automotive
- Price
- Fair
- Mechanic
“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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Certified Automotive
- Transmission
- Price
- Vehicle
“When my battery died he dropped me at work so I wouldn't be late and dropped it off at my work when it was replaced to save me having to get a ride back there to pick it up.”
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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.”
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Moose's Garage
- Price
- Honest
- Vehicle
“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
- Inspection
- Job
“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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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 !”
Transmission Repair Services in Hickory, NC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$800
Maximum cost
$3500
National Average
$1400
Avg Per Hour Rates
$128
$1100
$2800
Fair price range is based on 440 cost profiles
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FAQ
Do years in business matter for transmission work?
Ten or more years in business is claimed by 12 of the 24 shops here. Rebuild quality is hands-on skill, and a shop that has been in one place a long time is easier to hold to a warranty. It is what their listings state, not a guarantee.