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Transmission Repair in Hickory, NC

Hickory is home. Our shop on the northeast side of town is a dedicated transmission shop. We rebuild automatic and standard transmissions on our own bench, for import and domestic vehicles, and we diagnose before we recommend anything.

Getting here from Hickory: In town. We're on the northeast side of Hickory at 934 18th St Dr NE, usually 5–15 minutes from most Hickory neighborhoods.

For a lot of Hickory drivers, the first time they think about a transmission shop is when something already feels wrong: a slip on the I-40 on-ramp, a hard shift in traffic on US-70, or a truck that won’t go into reverse in the driveway. When that happens, you want a shop that works on transmissions every day, not one that will send yours out or quote a replacement without looking inside.

That’s what we are. Transpecialists of Hickory is a dedicated transmission shop. Alex Galdamez and the crew tear units down and rebuild them in-house. That includes automatics like the 4L60E, 4L80E, 6L80, 68RFE and E4OD, manual gearboxes and clutches, CVTs, transfer cases and differentials. Every job starts with an honest diagnosis. Customers point to that in their reviews more than anything else: they were told exactly what needed to be fixed, and in at least one case, the bill came in under the quote.

We’ll be upfront about timing. Some parts ship fast and some don’t, and we’ll call you with updates instead of making you chase us. Rebuilds are backed by a written warranty. Ask for the terms on your unit.

We’re ASE certified, and we serve customers in English and Spanish. If you’re in Hickory, you’re close. Call (828) 855-3444 or stop by during the week.

What we see around here

  • Daily I-40, US-321 and US-70 commuting, with stop-and-go traffic that's hard on transmission fluid and clutches
  • Pickups and work vans from the area's furniture, manufacturing and trades economy that tow and haul every day
  • Boat and trailer towing to Lake Hickory and the other Catawba River lakes, which adds heat and load
  • Steep residential streets and driveways that put extra strain on clutches and on 4WD engagement

Visiting the shop

Where exactly is the shop?

We're at 934 18th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601, on the northeast side of town. Use the Get Directions button on this page for turn-by-turn directions.

What are your hours?

Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM. We're closed Saturday and Sunday. Calling ahead at (828) 855-3444 is the best way to plan a drop-off.

¿Hablan español?

Sí. Se habla español. Call the shop and we'll help you in English or Spanish.

Transmission acting up? Let’s find out why.

Tell us what your vehicle is doing and we’ll take it from there. The request takes a couple of minutes, or call and talk to the shop directly. Se habla español.