it really depends on the way you used/abused your bike. for normal riding on normal condition you might not need frequent tune ups. and trust me, google and youtube will be your bestfriend when it comes to fixing bikes. you will be able to learn how to fix bike in no time. if you're really serious about working on your bikes, you should invest in a good bike tools. that's all you need. i try to stay away from this free tune ups program. as much as possible i always try to fix my bikes. if there is something i don't know about, i just google or youtube it. my recommendation - as what thor said - that P8 is a good deal. you get a used price for brand new bike. and if you're still having second thoughts, order it from thor. you'll get a free lifetime support....