[neerajdan]

Along with our regular cars, I got 2 of my 'Euro'cars serviced at Tune Up Plus in the last 3 months.

1) Mercedes E200 W212 - Since this car is gently used and we trust Mr. Lonkar's work, we got it serviced here. As usual, work done was good without any unnecessary additions which I used to face at the Authorized dealer. No issues as such and as I said it is lightly used.

2) Mini Cooper Countryman - This is my daily driver and heavily used on site and also outstation trips. I used to get it serviced at Bavaria Motors, the authorized dealer in Pune. Had no complaints with them, but Mr. Lonkar is more accessible for me and got it serviced here.

Both times, it was just regular servicing. Both time I appreciated Mr. Lonkar's personal attention and involvement in it and no addition of 'extra useless additions' which I always got at the authorized centers like 'premium windshield washing fluid' for Rs.1000 etc. Pricing was very reasonable.

In addition, my friend got his BMW X1 and 3 series done here and he too is happy.

[Majumdarda]

Is there any good service center for automobiles in and around the PCMC. I stay around Pimpri and therefore traversing all the way to Baner etc can be tiring at times, more so since I prefer to wait and then drive back.
Though it seems that a lot many service centers have opened up around the Baner area.

[comfortablynumb]

Originally Posted by Majumdarda

Is there any good service center for automobiles in and around the PCMC.

I have been going to a FNG called Shantai Auto Works (between Jagtap Dairy and Kalewadi phata chowks) for the past several years to service my Scorpio. It's a small, no frills place, but the owner is a competent guy and to date I have no complaints. He is more of a Mahindra specialist, but works on other vehicles also. If you want to talk to him, his number is 97634 37744 (Surendra Manjare).

[Majumdarda]

Originally Posted by comfortablynumb

I have been going to a FNG called Shantai Auto Works (between Jagtap Dairy and Kalewadi phata chowks) for the past several years to service my Scorpio. It's a small, no frills place, but the owner is a competent guy and to date I have no complaints. He is more of a Mahindra specialist, but works on other vehicles also. If you want to talk to him, his number is 97634 37744 (Surendra Manjare).

Thank you, Vikram. I will keep these details handy. Though mine is not a Mahindra, there is no harm for a friendly inquiry.

[DriveOnceMore]

Hi!

Reviving the sleeping thread.
Anybody has recent experience with Tune-up guys, worth sharing here?

I am thinking of giving my Nexon Diesel first time outside Tata ASC for one problem I am facing.
Have shortlisted Motofyx, Wakad and Tune-up.

Want to know your opinion, preferably based on own experience.

TIA.

[rakesh_r]

Originally Posted by DriveOnceMore

Anybody has recent experience with Tune-up guys, worth sharing here?

You can also try Sai car clinic, which is run by Bhpian asit.kulkarni93.

[viva]

Originally Posted by neerajdan

Along with our regular cars, I got 2 of my 'Euro'cars serviced at Tune Up Plus in the last 3 months.

Did anyone get BMW530d serviced/repaired recently at Tune-up Plus? How was the experience?

[Jaisalmeriya]

I am going to recommend this place very highly. A combination of my personal driving style and TLC of the car coupled with the amazing work done by Tune Up team worked wonders for my Eon that was serviced regularly at Tune Up for past 9 years in to exchange for my Tata Harrier XZA+ Dark.

The dealership evaluator was unable to believe the car was 10+ years old on his test drive before making a offer to me. I was able to get approximately 60% of the original price for the car (the compliments on the way the car was maintained were the cherry on the cake).

Their methodical approach and the workmanship were always top notch all these years.

[Meer]

An update - Tune up plus closed down end of September 2023, an unfortunate turn of events for regular patrons! Personally, actively searching for a good FNG in west Pune.

[GTO]

Damn. Thanks for updating. In that case, we are moving the thread out of the Team-BHP Directory & updating the thread title.

[the_skyliner]

It's a pity. Mr. Lonkar sent out a sms a few weeks ago regarding the same to the usual Pune patrons. Sad to see this FNG closing.

Was our usual place to hang out other than of course getting our rides serviced there.

Originally Posted by rakesh_r

You can also try Sai car clinic, which is run by Bhpian asit.kulkarni93.

I recently got our 7 years old WagonR serviced there and must say that the experience was fantastic. The car was handled professionally and list of all that was supposed to be done was communicated in advance and also they proactively fixed our car's door lock which I forgot to mention to their SA. 5 stars from my side.

[Rodie09]

Been with Tune Up Plus since 2007-08. This really came as a shocker why Abhijit decided to shut down - business was thriving as per my knowledge and experience with them.

I had recommended them to a neighbor last week and when he called them, it turned out to be their last day of operation

Tune Up plus was an expensive FNG, perhaps more expensive than the A.S.S. of popular brands but it was the trust factor which kept me to stick with them all these years.

I recently sold my Verna and bought a new Safari and I had been having this constant feel of missing on Tune Up Plus care and having to live with TASS for 5 years. Now this news of shutdown made me wonder on the timing of selling my Verna - quite a coincidence.

[noopster]

Originally Posted by Meer

An update - Tune up plus closed down end of September 2023, an unfortunate turn of events for regular patrons! Personally, actively searching for a good FNG in west Pune.

Sad to know- it was a good FNG and a hangout place for many Team BHPians in the past. Personally haven't visited there at least in the last 5 years. I have had decent experiences with The Mechanix (Independent Garage - The Mechanix Automotive (Pune)) on Sus gaon road, also run by a Team BHPian. You may want to give them a shot.

[VWAllstar]

What is upto Punekar Team BHPians opening their own garages and doing a fabulous job at it? Where are Mumbaikers? We can be behind anyone but never behind Pune haha. Do we have any FNGs in Mumbai which are owned and operated by our very own BHPians?

[seeker_05]

Originally Posted by Meer

An update - Tune up plus closed down end of September 2023, an unfortunate turn of events for regular patrons! Personally, actively searching for a good FNG in west Pune.

A great news. Just spoke to Abhijit Londkar ji. He is semi-active. He said he wanted to retire but his 'fans' didn't let him go. He now gets the job done through his reliable service centers under his supervision. He spoke well contrary to 'popular' opinion. Perhaps earlier due to time issues he might be stressed.