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Clements Auto Repair
- Student
- Rent
- Inspection
“After having a snafu with a Penske truck that was scheduled to arrive, Joe took the bull by the horns and made it right even though he doesn't directly work for Penske.”
Best Car Tune-Up in Valparaiso, IN
24 technicians listed · 9 in Valparaiso · 7 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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USA Muffler & Brakes
“Typically I shop around to see who's cheapest or best qualified, but if they don't think they should mess with it they'll tell you and suggest another local shop!”
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MTI Service Center (Valparaiso)
“It turned into a whole day job so Matt worked to get my daughter and I a ride home, then checked back in with me after leaving to make sure everything is working well.”
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Green's Towing & Auto Repair Inc
- Garage
- Call
- Stars
“One time I had Clint come out and he explained the process clearly along with known risks and was ably to quickly and safely get my vehicle towed to the mechanic.”
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Certified Auto and Transmission
“Pete dres and the guys at certified transmission and certified collision are some of the best guys when it comes to vehicle repairs of all kinds of you need work done on your car in the northwest Indiana area give them a call you won't be disappointe...”
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Brown Tire
“Staff was super friendly, service was very fast, got an alignment, and as I sat in the waiting area, which was cozy, they even had a fridge with free cans of pop and coffee, or water, how nice of them!”
Listed for drivers in and around Valparaiso, IN, these 24 shops handle tune-up work and running faults. What each one says about diagnostics, warranties and service specials comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Valparaiso, IN
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 9 are in Valparaiso itself and 15 come from towns including Lake Station (4, 13 mi), Hobart (2, 9 mi) and Merrillville (2, 13 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 4,427 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (73%) and value (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair", "honest" and "diagnosis". 7 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), oil change (3), tires (2) and transmissions (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 3 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Can I book a tune-up online with shops listed for Valparaiso?
Online booking is offered by 2 of the 24 shops on this page. Put the symptom in the notes rather than picking a service name, because a shop that knows it is chasing a misfire will set aside diagnostic time instead of a quick parts slot.
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Gill's Auto Repair Inc- Valparaiso
- Work
- Mechanics
- Oil
“Due to a scheduling issue, I took my van to Honda in Merrillville to get a diagnostic done and after charging $155 for the diagnostic, they came back saying that there was 6k worth of work that needed to be done.”
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Al's Tire
“Al has been my tire guy for 30 years since he had that lil spot on 6 in the open cold weather an all and he gets the job done quick and never had to come back cuz a overlooked patch or plug.”
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The Auto Shop
- Quality
- Honest
- Vehicles
“They showed me the difference between a wet leak and a dry leak, and showed me a broken power steering that had been replaced in a different car with cost estimates.”
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Tolley Automotive
- Diagnosed
- Tire
- Invoice
“In two days time, not only did they correct the timing and sensor problem with my van, but Troy the mechanic spent valuable time explaining in detail what was done, and that in itself immediately sold me on the quality of work and integrity of this s...”
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Reeder's Auto Service Center
“Friendly, on time, they drove me to work 🙌🏼 I received a text in detail of everything that had been serviced and things that needed to be replaced.”
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H & R Mobile Repair Services
- Honest
- Prices
- Vehicles
“Always has good experiences beside the last time had a issue with our tires after getting it back but we took it right back and he stayed after a hour to fix it,sadly same day the girl at the desk was just SO RUDE like really rude and we never had a ...”
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Midwest Auto Care
“They did a full inspection of our vehicles and clearly highlighted things that need immediate attention as well as suggestions for maintenance issues to consider for the future.”
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Cergizan's Auto and Truck Repair
“I received a call about 40 minutes later saying that they hadn't had a problem with any of their phones working with it but would like for me to come and check with mine.”
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Fine Tune Auto Service
- Diagnose
- Warranty
- Chevy
“I even asked how we could pay for his diagnostic work since our warranty didn't cover it now and I was so pleased with them I wanted to do something.”
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US Highway 6 Tire & Auto
- Job
- Tow
- Fair
“He had good prices and was very helpful when telling me what I would need to do to maintain my car and keep it in good shape for driving in the winter.”
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Marc's Auto Repair
- Quality
- Fair
- Truck
“Mark and Tanner are two of the best mechanics in Merrillville the shop is located in a secluded area which does not drum up a plot of business but they are excellent mechanics the price is always reasonable and pricing love this place move from Illin...”
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JR Tire Shop and Auto Repair
- Honest
- Price
- Tires
“Amazing service Santos is very wise on prices if I wouldn't of found this place I'd still be going to an overpriced auto repair my car feels so nice now very kind to”
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Purkey's Auto Repair & Towing
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
- Price
“Best shop in the Midwest for all your automotive needs.”
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Chicho's Mufflers & Brakes
- School
- Vehicle
- Price
“There was a slight language barrier but it didn't detract from the experience at all, as far as I could tell, only the receptionist at the front counter and 1 of the mechanics in the shop spoke english, but like I said, it didn't bother me one bit.”
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J & M Diesel and Automotive
- Price
- Mechanic
“Erik was so great to work with; he dropped everything to take a look at our van as we were just passing through and wanted to get safely back on the road.”
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J and S Automotive
- Mechanic
- Price
- Vehicles
“John and his crew were very professional they worked on my duramax diesel got it up and running when no one else could will use them from now on thank you J and S auto”
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Performance Auto Sales & Services
- Prices
“They do great work”
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Brian's B & D Auto Repair Shop
- Mechanic
- Fair
- Price
“His wife checked multiple stores in surrounding towns and once the parts were found he even worked past closing time to finish the job and get us back on our journey saving my vacation.”
Car Tune Up Services in Valparaiso, IN Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$150
Maximum cost
$800
National Average
$300
Avg Per Hour Rates
$65
$200
$450
Typical price range is based on 509 cost profiles
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