Zip Tune

I have a 1973 Ford F-​100 that I have had a lot of work done to; rebuilt engine, transmission, etc. the list really goes on and on. The only thing I didn’t have worked on was the carburetor. I was having a difficult time keeping it running after a start, had a friend who was an ASE certified mechanic look at it and he saw there was an issue but was baffled with the carburetors behavior. He suggested I get a new one or get a rebuild kit. My uncle suggested to just pick up a rebuilt carb at Auto Zone for $ 200+ (with core exchange). I’ve rebuilt carburetors before and it isn’t terribly difficult but it is working with a lot a foul chemicals and time consuming. I called Zip Tune and was quoted $ 90 for the diagnosis, to me that seemed like a lot, so I did a lot of asking around. Everyone I talked to said THE place to go was Zip Tune in Mt. Vernon. It was right across the street from Virg’s and I had done business with them before. When I finally had the money to, I decided to take my truck to Zip Tune.
I was greeted by Terry who I could tell right away was a very gentle soul and a good listener. I gave him as much information that I could to help him diagnose the problem. I left the truck overnight so they could try the cold start and Terry called me the next morning, explaining that there was a part (40+ years old) that had simply corroded away and he was able to get a kit (right around $ 14) and remanufacture the part using this kit. He scoped the truck and made the corrections and necessary adjustements to the carburetor, connected missing hoses, then lifted the hood to let it cool. I told him that he could keep it another night just so he could make sure that everything was right after a solid cold start, and he did. The next morning he confirmed that his adjustments were right and the truck was ready to go. The bill for time and parts wound up being right at $ 150 (with a veterans discount!). A lot less than I would have paid for a rebuilt carburetor, that I would have had to pay someone to adjust for me that also would not include the missing part that Terry remanufactured for my set-​up.
Now, my truck drives like a DREAM. It’s breathing right and starts PERFECTLY as it did when it came off of the factory line over 40 years ago.
If you have any tune-​up issues with your vehicle, before you take matters into your own hands with what may seem like a less-​expensive way to go, take it to Zip Tune and ask Terry what he thinks.

These guys did great work on my Tahoe. Cost was a bit less than expected, and a bunch less than the dealer quoted. I’ll head back next time I need something done. Honest guys are hard to find…

First time coming to Zip Tune. Glad I did!
Very honest people. Prices are very reasonable. I thought it was going to be a lot more than I paid. Found our new place for car work. I definitely will be back!

Honest, friendly and down-​to-​earth. Zip Tune always tells me in great detail what they’ve done, what I should look out for, and when I should consider coming back for a major service. I never feel like I am being sold a bunch of unnecessary services. They showed me the parts they took out and explain why they failed. We will continue to be loyal Zip Tune customers.

My tune up cost about half of what I thought I would pay. The service men were very honest and didn’t do any work that I didn’t need. My car is running well. I will definitely go back!