Rough idle
Worn spark plugs can misfire at low speed. You feel it as a shake or stumble when the vehicle is stopped.
Engine tune-ups at your home or work.
If your engine idles rough, hesitates or burns more fuel than it used to, a tune-up replaces the worn parts that cause it. We do the work where your vehicle is parked.
Questions? Call or text (518) 888-7497 · Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm
- Spark plugs, filters and ignition parts
- Quoted for your exact engine
- 12-month / 12,000-mile workmanship warranty
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What's included
What a tune-up covers
A tune-up isn't the same job on every vehicle. What yours needs depends on the engine, the mileage and the manufacturer's maintenance schedule, so we quote it for your vehicle.
Depending on what you drive, a tune-up can include the items listed here.
- New spark plugs
- Ignition coils and wires checked, and replaced if they're worn
- A new engine air filter
- A fuel filter or PCV valve on engines that call for one
- Other items your manufacturer schedules at that mileage
When to book
Signs your engine is due
Hard starts
If the engine cranks longer than it used to before it catches, the ignition parts may be due.
Sluggish acceleration
Hesitation when you press the gas often points to plugs, coils or a clogged air filter.
Dropping fuel economy
An engine that isn't burning fuel cleanly uses more of it. Fresh plugs and filters can bring your mileage back.
Is a warning light on? Start with a diagnostic visit, so you only pay for the parts that fix the problem.
How it works
Three steps. No drop-off, no waiting room.
Tell us what's going on
Your vehicle, the problem and where it's parked. Book online, call or text. You can text us photos of warning lights, too.
Get a clear quote
If we can price it accurately, you get an upfront quote. If it needs a look first, we book a diagnostic visit instead of guessing.
We come to you
We show up at the scheduled time and do the work right where your vehicle is parked, at home or at work, so you can get on with your day.
Pricing
Clear pricing. No surprises.
Every vehicle is different, so we quote each job for yours instead of posting flat prices. You'll know what you're paying, and when, before we pick up a wrench.
What you can count on
- An upfront quote for your exact vehicle before any work starts
- Parts and labor listed separately on every quote
- No travel fees and no convenience fees
- Nothing extra replaced without your OK
- A 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty on our workmanship
When you pay
- Routine maintenance
- After the work is done.
- Diagnostic visits
- At the visit. The fee can be credited toward the repair you approve.
- Larger repairs
- A parts deposit before we order, with the balance due when the job's complete.
Reviews
What customers say.
★★★★★
Excellent service and experience! Upshift provided a very efficient and professional experience. They showed up on time, performed outstanding work, and best of all, saved me hours of sitting in a waiting area. I never had to leave home!
★★★★★
Brilliant! Being able to have car service performed at MY convenient location is just wonderful! I imagine that many of us have had to drop our cars off, figure out rides or sit for HOURS waiting for our car service to be done (I have...). Not so with UPSHIFT! They'll come to my house, or my office, or... wherever is convenient, and do the work while I continue doing what I need to or want to do. No more hours wasted sitting in a waiting room. No more trying to figure out how to get a ride...
★★★★★
Great service and smooth arrangements, payments, messaging for reminders and other contacts, and excellent web presence. I'll definitely call on them again for further remote maintenance.
★★★★★
Super easy and convenient to book. It’s so nice to not have to sit in a mechanic shop and to get car maintenance done from the comfort of my own home!
Engine tune-up: common questions
Still unsure? Call or text (518) 888-7497 and a real person will answer.
How often does an engine need a tune-up?
It varies a lot. Many newer vehicles go 60,000 to 100,000 miles on a set of spark plugs, while older ones need them sooner. Your owner's manual has the schedule, and we can check it for your vehicle.
How much does a tune-up cost?
It depends on the engine: how many cylinders it has, the type of spark plug it takes and how hard the parts are to reach. Send us your year, make and model and we'll give you an upfront quote.
Will a tune-up turn off my check engine light?
Only if worn tune-up parts are the cause. A check engine light can mean many things, so we recommend a diagnostic visit first.
Can you do a tune-up in my driveway?
Yes. We need adequate, safe space to work around the vehicle. If you're unsure about your spot, just ask.