Car Tune-Up in Brooklyn
TK Modern Auto Repair does tune-ups at 221 Bay 37th St in Bath Beach, Brooklyn: spark plugs, ignition coils, filters and maintenance checks for domestic, Asian and European cars. You get a written, itemized estimate before any work, and nothing changes without your approval.
- Includes
- Spark plugs, ignition coils, filters and maintenance checks
- Before any work
- A written, itemized estimate you approve
- Misfire or check engine light
- Diagnosed first, billed as one hour of labor
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 8 AM to 6 PM, Sat 8 AM to 1 PM, Sun closed
What a tune-up means on a modern car
Older cars needed their ignition timing and carburetor adjusted. Today's engines are computer controlled, so a tune-up means replacing the wear parts your maintenance schedule calls for and checking the rest: spark plugs, ignition coils that have failed, filters, and a look at belts, hoses and fluids.
Signs your car is due
- Rough idle, shaking or a misfire
- Hesitation when you accelerate
- Harder starts, especially when cold
- Lower fuel economy than usual
- The mileage has reached the spark plug interval in your owner's manual
How often spark plugs are changed
It depends on the engine and the plug. Many copper plugs are replaced around 30,000 miles, while many platinum and iridium plugs last 60,000 to 100,000 miles. Your owner's manual or maintenance schedule has the interval for your car.
Tune-up or diagnosis?
If the check engine light is on or the engine misfires, the shop diagnoses the cause first, so you replace the part that failed rather than a whole list. A diagnosis is billed as one hour of labor. A flashing check engine light means an active misfire: stop driving and call.
Tune-up pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Tune-up (Depends on the engine and the parts it needs) | Written estimate first |
| Diagnosis of a misfire or check engine light | 1 hour of labor |
Repairs are quoted in a written, itemized estimate before any work.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a tune-up?
It depends on the engine. Plugs that are easy to reach on a four-cylinder cost less to replace than plugs under the intake on some V6 engines. You get a written, itemized estimate before any work.
What does a tune-up include at TK Modern Auto Repair?
Spark plugs, ignition coils when they have failed, filters, and maintenance checks of belts, hoses and fluids, as your car's schedule calls for.
How often should spark plugs be changed?
Follow your owner's manual. Many copper plugs are replaced around 30,000 miles; many platinum and iridium plugs last 60,000 to 100,000 miles.
Will a tune-up fix my check engine light?
Only if a worn plug or a failed coil is the cause. The shop reads the codes and tests the part first, so you do not pay for parts you did not need.
Can I get a tune-up and an oil change in the same visit?
Yes. Mention both when you book. The Mobil 1 full-synthetic oil change is $95 where Mobil 1 meets your car's specification.
Do I need an appointment?
Requesting a time is easiest: pick an arrival window online at tkmodernauto.com/booking and the shop confirms it by phone. If something is wrong today, call (718) 266-1703 and the shop fits you in where it can.
Visit TK Modern Auto Repair
221 Bay 37th St, Brooklyn, NY 11214 (Bath Beach, Brooklyn). Call (718) 266-1703 or request an appointment.
- Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed