Auto Repair Chico, CA
Tedious Auto Repair at 2695 CA-32 — 4.9 stars, open 7 days. Written estimate before any work starts.
The Short Answer
Tedious Auto Repair is a family-owned, ASE-certified shop at 2695 CA-32 in Chico, rated 4.9 stars across 800+ Google reviews. Every job starts with a written estimate so you approve the price before any work begins. Digital inspections with photos are available when performed. Open all 7 days.
Buddy Rausch, Owner
Buddy founded Tedious Auto Repair in 2007 and has spent 19+ years serving Chico and Butte County drivers. Read Buddy's full bio →
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Why Chico Chooses Tedious Auto Repair
✍️ Written Estimate First
Every repair begins with a written estimate you approve before any work starts. If additional work is discovered, we'll contact you before proceeding.
🏆 ASE-Certified Shop
Tedious Auto Repair is an ASE-certified shop. Qualifying repairs are backed by a parts-and-labor warranty. Ask us about coverage before any work begins.
📸 Digital Inspections Available
When a digital inspection is performed, you receive photos and video of your vehicle's condition — sent to your phone before we call you. See the issue yourself before deciding.
🔧 Owner-Operated Since 2007
Buddy Rausch founded Tedious Auto Repair in 2007. 19+ years serving Chico and Butte County. Our service team has deep pattern knowledge on EJ25 head gaskets, CVT shudder, and Butte County agricultural trucks.
📅 Open 7 Days
Mon–Fri 7AM–6PM, Sat 8AM–5PM, Sun 9AM–5PM. Open 7 days a week — including weekends when you need it most.
★★★★★ 4.9 Stars
800+ Google reviews. Rated 4.9 stars by Chico drivers. Read them at Google Maps.
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Serving All of Chico and Butte County
CA-32, Skyway, and the Roads Vehicles Fail On
The roads Chico residents drive — CA-32 to Forest Ranch, the Skyway to Paradise, CA-99 to Sacramento — are harder on vehicles than flat suburban driving. Grade climbing heats transmissions and cooling systems. Grade descent overheats brakes. Agricultural roads destroy CV boots and load leaf springs. Our recommendations are calibrated to Chico conditions, not national averages.
Paradise and Magalia — Skyway Specialists
We see more Paradise and Magalia vehicles than any other non-Chico community. Skyway commuters know: a vehicle with marginal brakes or degraded brake fluid that works fine on flat roads fails on a Skyway descent. We check brake fluid moisture at every visit. We know the Skyway grade profile.
Durham, Oroville, and Butte County North
Durham agricultural operators, Oroville residents, and rural Butte County property owners are within 20–30 minutes via CA-99. We service diesel work trucks, ranch vehicles, and agricultural equipment support trucks from across the county.
Chico State and University Area
Student vehicles — often older, high-mileage Subarus, Civics, and Corollas on tight maintenance budgets — benefit from our honest prioritization guidance: safety items first, required maintenance second, comfort items when budget allows. Financing makes safety repairs accessible.
★★★★★ Stars — 800+ Google Reviews
Rated 4.9 stars on Google by Chico drivers
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Written estimate before work starts · ASE-certified shop · Open 7 days