Acme Auto Electric & Repair in
Seattle Hill (WA)

This was my first time taking my car to ACME. My normal repair shop couldn't handle an electric fix. They evaluated and identified the problem within a few hours. Curtis drove over to Jeep to get the replacement part. They fixed it that day, as well as fixing a few other problems, all for a reasonable price. Five stars for speed, attention to detail, and solving a lot of small problems that have bothered me for a long time.

NEVER TRUST ACME! 🚫 It's a scam! I brought my car in for an AC check, and Curtis claimed they have found the issue under 25 minutes. However, after getting the "repaired" part replaced, I discovered they'd actually just loosened a wire and removed a fuse to make it seem like a bigger problem. As someone who works on their own vehicle, I knew all I needed was a simple AC charge/filled. Don't waste your hard-earned money on untrustworthy mechanics. Take your car elsewhere or save your funds and DIY (DO It Yourself) if you can. My problem been fixed I traveled to another state to refill my vehicle AC myself. I'll Never trust these people here ever again!! They want to charge an arm and a leg for something so simple to fix/do, but make it sound like it's a big issue to fix that's how these people make money by just having your vehicle sit in their shop for days and hours what a big SHAME 🫠

Curtis and Dan are simply the best. I've been a car guy for decades, and I rarely see their combination of expertise, very fair pricing and superb customer service. Was referred to Acme by my mechanic for a computer-related electrical problem. Acme solved the problem quickly, fairly and with remarkable expertise. The world of car repair needs more Acme!!

Honest and reliable work. I will try to still use their services, even as I move north.

I called. They said bring it in Wednesday. They said here is what it should cost. They called me and said here's what it's going to cost. They called me and said it was ready to go. Enough said?

Curtis was the best. Helped when other shops refused. Very quick and reasonably priced. Can’t recommend them enough.

Curtis fixed my A/C for $260 when I was worried it was going to cost me $1000. He was fast and communicative, and found another issue with my car while he was at it. I had a great experience here!

really great service, and nicer to know that i was supporting a small biz! i showed up 45 minutes before closing because i was concerned of a wiring issue with my headlights and the team took a quick look and immediately addressed the issue, going so far as driving up the street to find a replacement bulb. as they were wrapping up i asked about a potential brake issue and they took a look and gave me a rough estimate for what it would cost— such quick service and i’m looking forward to bringing my car back!

Great experience with Acme. Brought my 04 suburban here for various issues and they handled all of them well and efficiently. Curtis is a solid guy, very knowledgeable and transparent. Communication was prompt and accurate and courteous. He’s been at it 43 years, he knows what’s up!

I needed to fix my car’s A/C during the height of hot Seattle weather. Curtis at Acme Auto got me in within a few days of calling and did a phenomenal job fixing things up. The cost was on the lower end of what other shops were estimating as well. Moreover, when I came by to pick my car up, I asked whether he could take a look at some issues I was having with my check engine light and wiper fluid sprayers. He agreed to do so without any hesitation. He fixed the sprayer issue I was having and informed me of the codes affecting my check engine light for free. Curtis is a stand up guy and extremely good at what he does. I will be coming back to Acme Auto for any additional car service I need.

Honest, communicative, and fair! Explained everything to me and kept me updated and the work ended up being about $100 than the original quoted price. Highly recommend! Will be coming back here if I need their services again!

Stopped by here to ask about a faulty battery in my VW, barely got the word VW out and was told “we don’t work on German cars”. Well it would be nice if you mentioned that somewhere on your website so I didn’t waste my time.

I came here to convert my AC system fittings from R12 to R134, and AC servicing. They were the perfect shop to go to. Parking is not ideal, but worth it in my opinion because the mechanics know what they are doing. They explained the whole process to me and were great on communication.

They helped me replace my broken wire for my blinker light, it was good as new and for under 200$ I would trust them with more work on my car, easy going shop.

Acme is amazing! My van had a tricky electrical problem that other shops had not been able to diagnose and resolve, these guys had it figured out and fixed in no time! Based on that success I had them test and recharge my air conditioning which had not worked well in years. Whatever they did worked because two years later (updated 10/23) it is still blowing frosty cold! Had them fix a few other smaller issues like a door that wouldn't lock with the key fob, mission accomplished... My 10+ year old minivan is now in tip-top condition thanks to Acme. Experts at their trade, pleasant to work with, professional, fair prices, top quality parts and they stand by their work. Give them a shot, you'll be happy you did!

Acme is absolutely excellent! Incredibly efficient diagnosis and repair service, very reasonable prices, and great customer service. I really appreciated that they took the time to patiently answer all of my questions. I would certainly recommend Acme for any electrical services. Thank you, Curtis and the Acme team!

Got totally screwed by Redline Auto Electric on Roosevelt and screwed by Dr. Don to the tune of $700 total without a fix. Fixed the issue myself in the end. So the g-friend had a problem that the GMC and Interstate dealers diagnosed incorrectly. Acme figured it out in minutes. I'm definitely going back to them next time. They seem to be the only auto electric place around that actually knows what they're doing.

Acme Electric repaired my work van it had electrical issue. They diagnosed the problem quickly and accurately and fixed within reasonable amount of time. I appreciated stuff had a professional attitude and did not mind taking time to explain to me what was the issue and the options available for fixing it. I recommend them.

Amazing auto mechanic and repair. Honest and straight forward. Took my car in because my fan had broken and then unbroken itself. He looked at it and told me what to do if it broke again. Only took a few hours! My mother has also had her AC fixed here and it was a great experience as well.

Full marks awarded to this shop. They got me in the next day, comprehensively diagnosed my alternator failure, explained in detail how they did so when I asked, and charged me for less than an hour of work for all of the above. For comparison, the Toyota dealership tried to charge 3X the price, sell me a new battery + install, and took two full days to "verify" this work as part of the warranty claim that followed. The customer service here was respectful and kind, but just as efficient and accurate as their work. Without a doubt this is the place I'll go when I have electrical issues I can't sort out myself. Highly recommend.

Acme is the place I've been hoping to find all these years. I have brought three of my vehicles here. And will bring any more I ever get and recommend everyone else to also. They are a great group of guys to talk with and to let work on your vehicles. This is the type of shop you rarely hear about. I have nothing but great things to say about them. The family story how the shop is run says it all.

These guys did repairs on my car and really came through! I missed putting in work for many years, and when I finally did they were able to help me out. They thought I might have one problem that was supposed to be fix, only it was that one problem. They we able to fix it and didn't jack up the price just cause they could. This is a shop I highly recommend!

The people at Acme got my my car fixed quicker than expected. They also were very helpful in explaining the problem and did not try to overcharge for parts or labor. I really appreciated how they reached out to tell me what was going on and got things done fast.

I have an older car whose electric windows finally stopped working. A local mechanic who couldn't figure it out what was wrong told me to come here, speaking highly of their expertise and service. Sure enough, they figured out what was wrong and instead of trying to persuade me to spend the money to fix it, let me know they agreed and supported my decision to not put any more money into this car. They had even taken photos of the ruined wires to show it to me and thoroughly explain the problem! They did all of this in just a few hours instead of a longer wait time, and, because they diagnosed it so quickly, they didn't even charge me. Great shop, honest, dependable, and trustworthy.

Had my Honda towed there in the morning, new starter installed and driving home same night. Great Service, very fair price. You can't go wrong with this company. I'll be back when the next thing happens.

I brought in a car with an alternator that intermittently charged the battery. I figured they would go through the work-flow to diagnose the issue. They told me that I needed a new alternator, a $700 job. I told them that I needed more information than that - anything. They aggressively made their point that they were the experts and I should trust them. I've dealt with liars before, so I took the car back. They charged me $60+ for the diagnosis and $15 for charging my battery. I brought with me a voltmeter, so I looked at the charge on the battery. The battery was never charged, as it read 10.5V when I picked it up, confirming that they straight-up lied and stole my money. Since they're willing to lie about something so obvious as charging a battery, they probably lied about checking the alternator, right?. I'm not a mechanic, but I looked online for the easiest way to diagnose an alternator. I looked at the voltage between alternator output and battery terminal, and in 5 minutes realized that there was something wrong with the connections. I replaced the nut that secures the wire to the alternator, and fixed the problem. That took 10 minutes, and 10 cents. So, these people lied about checking the charging system, lied about charging a battery just so they can steal $85+ dollars. They tried to sell me the most expensive repair and even told me that they can only put on the most expensive alternator. I never post reviews, but these guys are so out there, that I felt it was responsible to report them. I really hate posting this. UPDATE: They called to apologize and return my money. I appreciate small businesses and would like to give them a chance.

I've lived in Seattle over a dozen years and owned 4 cars over that time. I've NEVER had as good an experience as I had at Acme. I usually don't gush on reviews, but these guys are so kind, so fair, and they take time to explain. As a single woman, it can be daunting to walk in to a shop out of the blue. I couldn't believe how honest and fair their policies and the pricing is. I won't be going anywhere else. Wish I'd known about them years ago!!