I need about $1500-2k worth of maintenance work done on my car as part of its first tune up

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The Question
I'd like to be able to save a few hundred dollars at least, so I was considering opening a new credit card with a cash back bonus to put the expense on. Many credit cards will give you $200-500 cash back if you spend a few thousand on on card within the first few months. Thoughts?

ANSWER 1
The biggest savings will likely come from shopping that price at an independent mechanic. For the credit card aspect, sure. Sounds like a great time to sign up for a new card and get the bonus points. I would be looking more at travel points va cash back though. You can usually get higher value that way


ANSWER 2
Tune ups aren't a real thing anymore. What exactly does it need? Spark plugs, engine and cabin air filters and oil change? Insert upsell unnecessary maintenance things after


ANSWER 3
First tune up, as in 20k miles, oil change, filters and such?

Thoughts: second opinion on what it really needs, because $2k is significant and I like to be sure the mechanic is correct. As to using a cc to get bonus and points for known large purchases can be a little bump in the budget, but not something I chase.