What to Expect With a Tune Ups Service
1. Schedule Your Appointment
Whether scheduling online or over the phone be sure and let us know what you're experiencing so we can provide fast and accurate service advice.
2. Diagnostics and Inspections
Drop off your vehicle and the shop will get to work with inspections and diagnostics using the same equipment as the manufacturers to determine issues and next steps.
3. Digital Vehicle Inspection Report and Estimate
Following the diagnosis we will text you a digital vehicle inspection report, containing pictures and videos of our findings and recommendations.
4. Review and Approval
A service advisor will reach out to walk you through the findings and recommendations to determine how you would like to proceed, or you can approve work directly in your DVI.
5. Work Performed or Scheduled
Most work can be completed immediately, or scheduled based on parts and customer availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I get a tune-up?
We typically recommend following your vehicle manufacturer’s maintenance schedule and then adjusting based on how and where you drive. Short trips, heavy traffic, or towing can all shorten intervals. Our team can review your mileage and driving habits and suggest a plan that fits your vehicle.
What do you check during a car tune-up?
During a tune-up, we usually focus on items that affect starting, performance, and efficiency. This often includes spark plugs, filters, fluids, belts, and the battery, along with a road test or diagnostic scan when needed. We explain exactly what we checked and what we recommend.
Will you explain costs before doing any work?
Yes, we always review our findings and pricing with you before starting any work. We walk through what is most important for safety and performance, then answer your questions. No maintenance or repairs move forward without your approval, so you stay in control of the decision.
How long will my car be in the shop?
The time needed for a tune-up depends on the vehicle and what we find, but we provide an estimate when you schedule and again after inspection. If you cannot wait at the shop, our complimentary shuttle can often help you keep your day moving while we work.
Do newer cars still need tune-ups?
Newer vehicles still need regular maintenance, even if the services look different than older tune-ups. Modern engines rely on clean fluids, filters, and electronics to perform well. Following a well-planned maintenance schedule helps support long-term reliability for your newer car.
Book your automotive tune-up online or call (719) 416-5341 for precision care.
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FAQs
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Q. "What is the difference between a tune-up and scheduled maintenance services?"For the most part, a tune-up should be a part of your regular scheduled maintenance services. Scheduled maintenance is aimed at taking preventative measures including all services in a tune-up.
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Q. "What is included in a tune-up?"Our tune-ups include a complete analysis of the components that help your car run including Spark plugs, Brakes, Oil and other fluids, Lights, Tires, Filters, and Emissions.
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Q. "Why are tune-ups important?"Tune-ups help prevent much larger repairs in the long run, in addition to keeping your vehicle's performance strong.
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Q. "What is a Digital Vehicle Inspection?"With a complimentary Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI) on every visit, you’ll see firsthand photos of your vehicle from under the hood. We’ll let you know if everything is functioning properly or if there are any areas of concern. You can even approve or deny our service recommendations, all straight from your smartphone, or you can, of course, give us a call and we’ll explain our findings in further detail.
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Q. "Do you offer a warranty?"As part of our Nice difference.® commitment to providing our customers the best auto service experience possible, we also offer a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty on all the work that we do. We offer this warranty at every Christian Brothers Automotive nationwide, and it will be honored at any location, regardless of which branch did the initial work.
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Q. "Do you offer a shuttle service?"Yes! we understand you have a full schedule. Whether you need to get to work, school, or need to attend to other responsibilities, we can take you where you need to go. Click here to learn more.
Have more Questions?
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Hear What Our Customers Had to Say About Us
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"I liked the customer service and going above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable while waiting in the store for my vehicle work to be done, specifically being offered a nice hot coffee with creamer."
- J.L.