average cost car tuneup
1 On average, a basic tune up can cost anywhere from $55 to $200 if you do it yourself. 2  For a professional mechanic, a tune up can range anywhere from $20 to $95 per hour, not including parts. 3  Changing the oil, spark plugs, air filters and more can range anywhere from $150 to as much as $1,000 for older cars.