Tunex is a publicly held company (OTC BB-Symbol
TNEX) that, through franchising, is engaged in the business of,
diagnostic testing and evaluation of the performance of automotive
engines and engine related systems, and all related inspections,
services and repairs. Currently there are 29 company and
franchisee-owned Tunex Service Centers in operation.
HISTORY
Founded originally in 1972 to provide an analysis
of the performance of an automobile's engine and related systems to
inform the consumer of any existing conditions or problems, Tunex
later expanded to perform the recommended service maintenance and
repairs. The first Tunex Service Center began operations in Murray
Utah in June, 1974. Tunex established a franchise headquarters
along with training facilities and support services then sold its
first franchise license in February, 1975.
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
GENERAL
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.
Most services at Tunex centers are scheduled by
appointment. A comfortable, clean and professional looking waiting
room is provided for those customers who want to wait while the
work is being done. All these Tunex services are available on a
fleet basis to contractors and other businesses.
COMPETITION
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.
Tunex Services
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
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Tunex has 30 centers currently open to service our customer's
needs. There are five new centers currently in
development.
