Tunex was founded in 1972, and the first service center began operating in 1974. The public company began franchising in 1975 and has more than 25 company and franchisee-owned service centers in operation. The Tunex franchise opportunity includes both a conversion option (converting an independent service center to a Tunex franchise) and independent franchise units. 

A Tunex franchise takes the guesswork out of starting a new business, from the first steps of locating a site through the ultimate step of serving the customers... your investment is backed by our proven, time tested, progressive concept, along with experienced management and leadership, superior technical know-how, well-developed advertising programs, cost-saving standardized purchases and the impact of our solid easily recognized company trademark.

Tunex completely "tunes" an engine, along with all under-the-hood systems, to new car performance in contrast to general automotive repair facilities or "quick tune" and maintenance service specialty shops. It is the Tunex "diagnostic first" method that separates this Company from its competition, together with solving the need or problem first , then pin-pointing potential problems rather than just performing tune-ups or maintenance procedures.

Tunex gives a written guarantee of satisfaction, and the guarantee is good at all Tunex centers no matter where the original work was performed.Tunex believes that the so called "tune up" will soon become a thing of the past. The only way to properly service automobile drivability problems is through diagnostic methods, carried out in spacious, modernly equipped service centers by skilled and specialized personnel.

A Tunex Automotive Service Center Offers Diagnosis and Guaranteed Services and Repairs Of:

• Fuel systems (carburetion and fuel injection)
• Ignition systems
• Emission control systems, including inspections
• Computerized engine control systems
• Charging and starting systems
• Air conditioning systems
• Engine cooling systems

Additional Services:

• Oil change and lubrication
• Safety inspections
• Brakes (as part of a safety inspection programs/anti-locking brake system (ABS) problems)
• Used car evaluations
• Manufacturer's Recommended Maintenance

Why Tunex Automotive Specialists?

Tunex is the most experienced franchise operation in this specialized segment of the automotive aftermarket business. Though there are larger "tune-up", preventative maintenance and car-care chains and franchises throughout the United States, none are as specialized in their operating system and perform the services as extensively and as expertly as Tunex. 

The primary objective of the Company is to establish a position as the most prominent automotive engine performance specialty service business in the country.

our success with a Tunex franchise is important to the whole Tunex team-so you're not alone. We provide assistance and experienced council to all franchisees on a continuous basis. We also own and operate several Tunex Service Centers in various locations to test new equipment, develop programs, provide training and hands on experience for staff and management and stay current in the areas of profitability. 

Technical and managerial competence is important for the success of a Tunex business. A comprehensive training program and step-by-step customer service procedures have been developed and proven throughout the Tunex system. Each franchise owner and manager is required to pass an initial training course and receives hands-on training during the start-up period.

To be granted a Tunex franchise, as in any other business, a capital investment is necessary. At the time the franchise agreement is executed, $19,000 is required. This provides you with assistance in site development, territorial protection, training, grand opening assistance, and a perpetual Tunex license.

The Tunex building is either 8 bay or 10 bay and is generally free standing. The building and land can either be owned by you at a cost of $450,000-$500,000 or owned by third parties and leased to you for approximately $4,500- 5,000 per month. 

A site development fee of $10,000 will be required should you elect to have your site development done by Tunex International.