Acme Auto Repair

Victor Sanchez

3 months ago · ★ 1

I want to share my experience with Acme Auto Repair. I own a 1955 Chevy show truck. I brought it in to have a stainless steel gas line installed. I needed this completed for a car show over the Father's Day weekend in Calistoga. I noticed some classic cars parked outside of this shop, so I took the chance. I purchased the new gas line, fittings, and a rubber flexible line that connects the gas tank line to the new fuel line that runs along the frame rails. I informed the shop that I wanted the new gas line to run parallel with the vacuum advance line, which is located at the front of the engine. When I was told the truck was ready for pickup, the office manager informed me that a new fitting was purchased for the connection of the fuel line and gas tank. I asked why the flexible line was not used, and she said, "Ken did not know where to connect that flexible line." This is the point I was concerned. When my truck was picked up and brought to me, I noticed the new gas line was bent under the cab and redirected along the engine block. This line is fabricated to match the original line route, designed in 1955. Now Ken bent it and changed the design. I spoke to Ken, and he said he would bend this line back. I know about fuel lines, especially stainless steel; you are not able to bend it and replicate the original straight line (try to remove a wrinkle out of foil paper). At the car show, a few car builders asked me about the fuel line and why I ran it along the engine block, and how it should have run down the frame rails and then 45 degrees towards the gas pump. When I asked them if the line could be bent back, they smirked and said," NO". Now I am out $72.95 for the line and $238.00 for the labor. Acme Auto may perform good work on other cars, but do not take your classic vehicle for detailed work. (Attached is a pic of the new gas line and a pic of the old line showing how it was intended to be run.)

David Attarzadeh

2 months ago · ★ 5

Great experience. Fit me in quickly for a smog check, and had me on my way after a short wait. Thanks for all your help!

Cynthia

4 months ago · ★ 1

I was told the repair would take two hours and cost a certain amount. I was also told there was no way my car had two air conditioners. Came in for air conditioner service got here and he told me I had to leave the car for two days I waited four days for this appointment. It’s ridiculous.

juan pi

2 years ago · ★ 5

Old school Auto Service Shop! I found Acme Auto Repair on google maps and I’m so glad I did. Scheduling an appointment was very easy. Shannon, front office, was very helpful, pleasant and professional. She asked me questions about my car to ensure that they had the right parts for my service. I had been going to the dealer for service and they're nothing but headaches; 2-3 hours for a basic oil change with an appointment is ridiculous! NO MORE! This is my new auto repair shop and encourage anyone to give them a try! My oil change was cheaper than the dealer and oil change service centers! Thank you Acme!!

Raquel

5 years ago · ★ 5

Happy to report that Acme deserves all the 5-Stars that it gets. This place runs a well-organized clean shop. Over the phone, they are friendly and helpful. They had my repair diagnosed, worked on, and completed the same day. Very happy I found a trustful place to bring my car!