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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The Benefits of a Regular Tune-Up
Keeping up with your vehicle's tune-up schedule is one of the best ways to protect your investment and ensure a safe, dependable driving experience. A proactive tune-up is about more than just maintenance, it's about restoring performance and preventing the small, hidden issues from escalating into major problems, saving you significant time and money in the long run.
A properly tuned vehicle simply drives better. Here are the key benefits you'll experience:
- Prevents Costly Repairs: A tune-up addresses wear and tear on essential components like spark plugs and belts before they can fail and cause a breakdown or more expensive engine damage.
- Improves Performance & Fuel Efficiency: By replacing old spark plugs and dirty filters, a tune-up helps restore lost engine power, ensures a smoother ride, and can significantly improve your gas mileage.
- Increases Reliability & Durability: This service protects your engine and battery from the effects of environmental stress (like intense Dallas heat), ensuring your vehicle is reliable and its integrity is maintained for a longer life.
Ultimately, this routine maintenance gives you peace of mind. Knowing your vehicle is in optimal driving condition with better handling and reliability means you can drive with complete confidence, whether you're in heavy traffic or on a long trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Often Should I Schedule a Tune-Up?
Generally, it's best to schedule a tune-up every 30,000 miles, but this can vary based on your vehicle's make and model. Check your owner's manual or consult with our technicians for recommendations tailored to your car.
What Are the Signs My Car Needs a Tune-Up?
Watch for signs like lower fuel economy, engine misfires, or trouble starting your car. These issues suggest your car could benefit from a tune-up.
Can a Tune-Up Improve My Car's Mileage?
A tune-up can help your car's fuel efficiency by keeping critical parts working smoothly. Replacing spark plugs, air filters, and checking fuel injectors often leads to better gas mileage.
How Long Does a Tune-Up Take?
The time depends on your car’s needs, but most tune-ups take 2 to 4 hours. Wait in our comfortable lobby or use our shuttle service for convenience during your visit.
What Types of Vehicles Can Receive Tune-Ups?
We offer tune-up and maintenance services for many vehicles—cars, trucks, SUVs, hybrids, and light commercial vehicles. Our technicians work with both domestic and foreign makes to give you dependable, tailored service for your car.
How Do Dallas Emissions Rules Affect Maintenance?
Drivers in Dallas must pass Texas vehicle emissions testing each year to renew their registration. Staying on top of maintenance helps your car’s emissions components work correctly, which supports passing inspection and staying street legal in Dallas County and neighboring areas.
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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.
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