Computer Diagnostics
Check-engine light on? We read the codes and find the real cause — no guessing, no throwing parts at it.
Richmond, KY · Right off I-75
Fixed right. Priced fair. Usually same-day.
Accel Auto Care is an independently owned repair shop in Richmond, Kentucky — right off I-75. Straight answers, honest prices, and most repairs finished the same day.
Start Here
Tell us what's going on.
Send it over and the front desk will call you back. Not near the shop? Drop your keys in the after-hours box any time and tell us what happened right here — so we can hit the ground running when we open.
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sat & Sun closed. After-hours key drop box on site.
Where we are
245 N Keeneland Dr, Richmond, KY 40475 — right off I-75.
The Key Drop
Break down at night? Drop your keys anytime.
Accel already has a secure after-hours key drop box on site — travelers and locals use it all the time. Now you can tell us what happened before we open, so your repair is already moving the moment we walk in.
- 1Park it and drop your keys in the on-site box — day or night.
- 2Use the form above to tell us the vehicle and what it's doing.
- 3We call you first thing at 8 AM and get to work — most repairs done the same day.
What We Do
Real repairs, done right.
From a check-engine light to a locked-up caliper, the techs at Accel handle the work that keeps you on the road — cars, light trucks and SUVs welcome.
Engine & Drivability
Rough idle, stalling, a knock you can't place — engine repair and drivability work that gets you running right again.
Brakes
Grinding, squealing, a soft pedal? We inspect the whole system and fix what's actually worn — so you stop with confidence.
Tires
Mount, repair and service — for cars, trucks, even farm equipment tires. Losing air or ready for a set, we've got it.
Oil & Fluid Service
Oil changes and fluid service to keep your vehicle healthy between the big jobs — quick, clean and done right.
Electrical Diagnosis
Dead battery, gremlins in the wiring, something that won't stay on — we track down electrical faults and sort them out.
Light trucks & SUVs welcome. Not sure who to ask for a straight answer? That's exactly what Accel is known for.
Current Specials
Save on the work you already need.
Straightforward savings, no gimmicks — mention the offer when you book.
No Appointment Needed
Free Check-Engine Light Scan
Dashboard light on? We'll pull the codes and tell you what's really going on — before you spend a dime.
Stop by or request service below.
Peace of Mind
Free Brake Inspection
Hearing a grind or squeal? We'll check the whole system at no charge and show you what we find.
Mention this offer when you book.
New Customers
First-Visit Savings
First time at Accel? Ask about new-customer savings on your first repair with us.
Ask the front desk for details.
Not sure what it'll cost? Get a free, no-obligation estimate.
Request a Free Estimate
These are example specials — you decide and update your own offers anytime.
What Drivers Say
Rated 4.7★ across 95 Google reviews.
The same thing comes up again and again: honest, fair, and done the same day.
★★★★★
“There was no back and forth, no parts thrown at it and was just a solution to our problem… the techs were extremely knowledgeable and the lady in the office was one of the nicest people I have ever met.”
★★★★★
“They didn't charge me crazy fees, just the cost of the repair, parts, and the time it took.”
★★★★★
“We were traveling down I-75 when the caliper locked up in our Ford F250… We were able to leave the keys in a safe dropbox… they got the truck in and repaired in the same day.”
★★★★★
“They have always been upfront when I've had questions, given me fair prices and made me feel at ease with their work.”
★★★★★
“In every case, they've turned around the repair in the same day. That's worth so much!”
Right off I-75.
If your trip breaks down in Richmond, we'll get you back on the road — travelers leave their keys in the drop box and pick up a same-day repair, just like the Chrismans did with their F-250.
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Hours & Location
Come see us in Richmond.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
After hours? Use the secure on-site key drop box any time — and send us the details so we can start first thing.
Find Us
245 N Keeneland DrRichmond, KY 40475
Right off I-75