Cloninger Ford of Hickory located in Hickory, NC — serving Rutherford College, Lenoir, Morganton, and Shelby, NC - is the bes ... t new Ford and used car dealer meeting all your automotive needs in the Catawba Valley! No matter if you’re buying a new or pre-owned vehicle, securing financing, getting service, or purchasing parts, you’ll get nothing less than our very best customer service. Our dealership has helped Hickory-area auto shoppers since 1969, when you might have known us as Armstrong Ford. Our name changed to Cloninger Ford of Hicktory in 2011, and because of our devotion to Catawba Valley residents, they voted us as the best dealership in the area in 2015! When you buy from Cloninger Ford of Hickory, you benefit from the Cloninger Advantage Program, which provides amazing perks that include our Price Protection Guarantee, 72-hour vehicle exchange program, $500 owner loyalty discount, complimentary shuttle service, no-cost loaner cars on major services over $500, friends and family referral program, and much more! You won’t find a dealership in the Hickory area that caters to its customers like we do! We believe the car ownership experience should be easy and hassle-free before, during, and after the sale. That’s why you can take care of many automotive errands right from our website! Browse our new Ford and used car inventories, value your trade, get pre-approved for financing, schedule your service appointment, or order parts all from the comfort of your own home, day or night. When you’re ready to talk to us, feel free to give us a call at 888-683-7320 or visit us at 1241 US Highway 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602. read more