Last Updated on August 4, 2012 by DeanR
Tunex Automotive Specialists Franchise Information
Tunex Automotive Specialists is a franchise for a business providing automotive diagnostics and other related services. It was founded in 1972 and started franchising in 1974.
Their first shop was opened in 1974. They say that they keep their technicians always up to date when it comes to trends in the automotive industry. They do this so that they are always able to provide a comprehensive service to all vehicle makes and models.
What they do is conduct a diagnostics before they provide the solutions. They present an overall quote to the customer and have it approved before they start working on the vehicle. They use this to create long-term relationships with their customers. They also back-up their work with a warranty for 12 months or 12,000 miles which includes parts and labor. They have stated reasons on why a customer should use their services and these are: Trusted Experience, No Guesswork, Quick Response, Friendly Service, and Tunex Guarantee. They now have about 25 locations in the United States.
What services do they provide at Tunex Automotive Specialists?
For Heating and Air Conditioning, they service leak check, system pressure, electrical switches, mechanical components, and relay controls. For Charging and Starting, they service alternator, battery, cables, and wiring and relays. They also service pick-ups, diesel passenger vehicles, and trucks.
For Emissions and Safety, they check for black exhaust smoke, check-engine light, brake problems, lower miles per gallon, ineffective wiper blades, and burned out lights and blinkers. For Steering and Suspension, they recommend this when feel symptoms such as uneven wear on tires, if the car is pulling to one side of the road, and if you notice issues in steering the wheel.
For Brakes, they service hydraulics, pad and shoes, emergency brake, and cables and adjustments.
For the Fuel System, it includes fuel delivery, air-fuel mixture, injection cleaning, and fuel pumps.
They also provide service for those using alternative fuel and hybrids besides the gas and diesel. For the Electrical System, it includes modules, switches, relays, electric motors, wiring, and ECM/PCM computer. For Tune-Up and Ignition, it includes wires, plugs, coil, and engine analysis.
Cost and requirements on running a Tunex Automotive Specialists franchise
You need to have a net worth of $200,000 and a total liquid asset of at least $50,000. Expect to be investing about $155,000 to $219,000. The cost of Tunex Automotive Specialists franchise fee is $19,000 with an on-going royalty fee of 5%. This is for a renewable 10 year term agreement. You will need about four employees to run one location. They allow multi-unit ownership and absentee ownership.
What is included in the franchise package?
There will be one week training at the headquarters and one week training at your location. You will be receiving newsletters and a toll free phone number. You will be provided assistance at the grand opening. You will be given access to the internet and to purchasing cooperatives. Expect to be attending meetings and receiving occasional field evaluations. For marketing support, there will be co-op advertising and regional advertising.
Tunex Automotive Specialists Contact Details
You may reach them at:
Address: 12608 South 125 West Suite C Draper UT 84020
Phone: (801) 676-8882