Auto repair Chico CA. Brakes, AC, engine, transmission, oil change, diagnostics, electrical, alignment. ASE Master Tech. NAPA Gold. Open 7 days. (530) 826-4275.
Auto repair Chico CA — Tedious Auto Repair at 2695 CA-32. Brakes, AC, engine, transmission, diagnostics, electrical, alignment, oil change. ASE Master Tech, NAPA Gold AutoCare, written estimate, open 7 days.
Auto repair Chico CA at Tedious Auto Repair — full-service auto repair shop at 2695 CA-32, Chico's full-service auto repair shop at 2695 CA-32. All makes and models — domestic, import, and European. Oil change from $89.98. Diagnostics $199.99/hr with written report. Free 100-point digital inspection every visit. NAPA Gold AutoCare and ASE Master Tech certified. Open 7 days. By Buddy Rausch, Owner / ASE Master Technician · Reviewed May 21, 2026
Looking for auto repair Chico CA residents have trusted since 2007? Tedious Auto Repair at 2695 CA-32 handles everything from oil changes and brakes to engine diagnostics, transmission service, AC repair, and electrical work. Every auto repair Chico vehicle receives a free 100-point digital inspection with photos. Get a free quote →
No surprises. You approve everything in writing before we touch your vehicle. See what we found, what it costs, and why — before a single bolt is turned.
Photos and video of every finding delivered to your phone. Every visit, every service. You see exactly what we see — not a checklist, actual photos of your car.
Founded by Buddy Rausch in 2007. NAPA Gold certification — the highest level. 3-year / 36,000-mile warranty on qualifying repairs.
stars · 714 Google reviews — Chico's most-reviewed auto shop.
Every repair starts with a written estimate showing exactly what was found, what it costs, and why. You approve it before we touch a bolt. No phone calls asking permission to go further — no surprises at pickup. This is how every Tedious repair has worked since 2007.
Every visit — oil change, brake job, AC repair — gets a full 100-point digital inspection at no charge. Photos and video of every finding are delivered to your phone before any work is quoted. You see exactly what we see: brake pad measurements, cracked hoses, worn belts, leaking seals. Nothing hidden. Learn about our digital inspections →
NAPA Gold is the highest AutoCare certification level. Every qualifying repair comes with a 3-year / 36,000-mile warranty honored at over 14,000 NAPA AutoCare locations nationwide. If you drive from Chico to Portland and something fails under warranty, you're covered. No dealer markup, no dealer attitude — NAPA Gold standard work at independent shop pricing.
Tedious Auto Repair was founded by Buddy Rausch in 2007 — an ASE Master Technician with 18+ years in Chico. Every diagnosis and repair recommendation comes from someone who has seen every Chico-specific failure pattern: Cummins EGR coolers on I-5 rigs, Subaru head gaskets from summer heat, Hemi MDS lifters from extended oil intervals, and EVAP leaks from CA-32 heat cycling. Real shop experience, not a parts-swapping chain.
Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sun 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Every competitor in Chico is Open 7 days. If your car won't start Sunday morning before a Monday work trip, we're open. No appointment required for most services — walk in during business hours and we'll get to you.
Located at 2695 CA-32, Chico — easy access from Esplanade, Highway 99, and CA-32. We serve Chico, Paradise, Oroville, Durham, Forest Ranch, Magalia, and all of Butte County. Customers also drive from Redding and Yuba City for specialized diesel and European repair work. All service areas →
Buddy Rausch opened Tedious Auto Repair in 2007 in Chico with one principle: diagnose correctly, quote honestly, and do the work right. After 18 years and 714 Google reviews at 4.9 stars, the approach has not changed. What has changed: the depth of pattern knowledge that comes from servicing Butte County vehicles for 18 consecutive summers. Chico-specific patterns — EJ25 head gaskets on CA-32 grade-driven Subarus, AFM failures on Lake Oroville towing Silverados, death wobble presentations on trail Jeeps returning to highway speed — are familiar territory, not unfamiliar problems.
Auto repair in Chico is not the same as auto repair in Sacramento or the Bay Area. The vehicles here descend the Skyway from Paradise on marginal brakes. They climb CA-32 grades with towing loads in 104°F summer heat. They navigate Feather River Canyon trails and then drive back to Chico at highway speed. They haul rice and almonds on Butte County agricultural roads. These demands expose failures that flat, moderate-climate city driving would never reveal — and they require a shop that recognizes these patterns.
We open Monday through Friday at 7AM, Saturday at 8AM, and Sunday at 9AM — all closing at 5PM. Oil changes, tire pressure checks, and quick inspections are available without appointments. Diagnostic appointments, brake jobs, and larger repairs are more reliably scheduled — call (530) 826-4275. After-hours drop-off available every evening for early-morning departures.
Every service visit — oil change, brake job, diagnostic, or anything else — includes a free 100-point digital inspection. You receive a photo-documented report on your phone showing tire tread depth measurements, brake pad thickness at all four corners, coolant condition, battery voltage, and any other findings. The report arrives before the service advisor calls — so the conversation is informed, not a surprise.
For repairs that exceed the day's budget: five financing programs approved before work begins (Affirm, Sunbit, Klarna, Snap Finance, Synchrony). For multi-day repairs: a free loaner vehicle. For all completed repairs: the NAPA Gold AutoCare 3-year/36,000-mile warranty on parts and labor — honored at 17,000+ locations nationwide. These programs exist because Chico residents asked for them over 18 years of service.
Check engine light diagnosis ($199.99/hr, first hour delivered as written report). Engine repair and replacement. Timing belt and chain service. Spark plug and tune-up. Fuel system service. Head gasket repair (EJ25 Subaru specialty, HC combustion test $199.99). Valve cover gaskets. Oil leak diagnosis and repair. Free scan with any service.
CVT service (Subaru Genuine fluid at 30,000-mile Chico intervals). Automatic transmission fluid service. Manual transmission service. Differential service (all formats, all fluids). Transfer case service. CV axle replacement. Driveshaft and U-joint service. AWD coupling service.
Brake pads and rotors (pads + rotors per axle, from $599.99 compact/$699.99 trucks/European). Brake fluid flush ($100 to $150). Wheel alignment ($169.99 standard). Suspension repair (ball joints, tie rod ends, shocks, struts, control arms). Power steering service. Lift kit installation (Rough Country, Fabtech). Death wobble diagnosis and repair.
AC diagnosis and repair (R-134a and R-1234yf). Alternator and starter. Battery diagnosis and replacement. Electrical diagnosis. Oil change (from $89.98). Coolant flush. Tire rotation (complimentary with oil change). Pre-purchase inspection ($199.99). Smog pre-inspection and repair. Call (530) 826-4275. NAPA Gold. Open 7 days.
Free 100-point inspection · Written estimate · NAPA Gold 3-year warranty · Open 7 days
Buddy Rausch founded Tedious Auto Repair Chico, CA in 2007 and has been serving Butte County for 18+ years. As an ASE Master Technician, Buddy personally oversees diagnostics and quality control on every vehicle. All content on this page reflects real procedures, OEM specifications, and cases seen in the shop. About Buddy Rausch, ASE Master Tech →
Buddy Rausch founded Tedious Auto Repair in Chico, CA in 2007. ASE Master Certified. 18+ years serving Butte County. About Buddy Rausch