Our Simple Three-Step Process
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.
Why Wake Forest Drivers Choose Christian Brothers Automotive Wake Forest for Tune-Ups
Our Digital Vehicle Inspection puts photos and videos of your vehicle in your hands before any work begins. That kind of transparency is backed by a warranty.
- Nice difference.® Warranty: All work is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs last, honored at any Christian Brothers Automotive Wake Forest location nationwide.
- Complimentary shuttle service: We can get you where you need to go while your vehicle is being serviced.
- Complimentary Courtesy Inspection: Every visit includes a review of major systems including lights, brakes, suspension, tires, and battery.
- No-pressure decisions: Guided by “Love your neighbor as yourself,” our team presents findings honestly and doesn’t push work you haven’t approved.
- Comfortable environment: A clean, hotel-inspired lobby with free beverages and free Wi-Fi makes waiting easy.
Schedule your Tune-Up in Wake Forest online or call (984) 230-3862 to speak with our team.
Why Tune-Ups Matter for Your Vehicle
Vehicle manufacturers develop detailed service schedules specific to each make and model. Following that schedule and checking off items like spark plugs, filters, and fluids at the right intervals can help increase the lifespan of your vehicle. At Christian Brothers Automotive Wake Forest, we help Wake Forest drivers stay on top of those intervals so nothing slips through the cracks.
Skipping scheduled maintenance lets small issues compound. A worn spark plug or a clogged air filter may not feel significant today, but each can reduce fuel economy and engine responsiveness over time. Catching them early through routine car maintenance is often less expensive than addressing the downstream effects.
Spark Plugs & Filters
Spark plugs ignite the air-fuel mixture inside the engine. When they wear, the engine may misfire, lose power, or consume more fuel than it should. Air and cabin filters trap dust and contaminants. A clogged filter restricts airflow and can force the engine to work harder. Both are straightforward to address during a Tune-Up before they affect how your car drives.
Fluids, Lights & Tires
Fluid levels including oil, coolant, and brake fluid are checked to confirm every system is operating within its intended safe range. Lights are verified for function, which also supports readiness for North Carolina safety inspections. Tire condition and pressure are reviewed as well. Uneven wear or low pressure can affect handling and fuel economy in ways that are easy to miss between fill-ups.
Brakes & Emissions
Brake components are examined to identify wear before it reaches the point of compromising stopping performance. Emissions checks confirm the vehicle is running cleanly and support compliance with North Carolina emissions standards. Together, these checks make a Tune-Up one of the most comprehensive forms of preventive vehicle care available in a single appointment.
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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?
Our friendly auto service experts have the answers.
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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.