Tedious Auto Repair is 7 minutes from Big Chico Creek Estates via CA-32. Newer and European vehicles common in this area — we maintain OEM-spec fluids and OEM-level diagnostics for all current makes.
Big Chico Creek Estates is one of Chico's established foothills neighborhoods along the Big Chico Creek corridor. Tedious Auto Repair at 2695 CA-32 is 7 minutes via the CA-32 connector. The area's established homes and newer vehicles benefit from our OEM-level diagnostic tools and manufacturer-specification fluid service.
Big Chico Creek Estates involves some unpaved or semi-improved road sections for creek corridor access. Differential fluid, transfer case fluid, and alignment wear are all accelerated on vehicles that regularly use unpaved access to the creek and natural areas.
The established neighborhood demographic frequently includes European and luxury vehicles — BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Lexus. We service all of these with OEM-level diagnostic tools (ISTA for BMW, XENTRY for Mercedes, VCDS for Audi/VW) and manufacturer-specification fluids. No dealer required to maintain your warranty.
Big Chico Creek Estates is in one of Chico's wildfire smoke exposure corridors. Cabin air filter replacement every 12,000–15,000 miles (shorter than standard) is important for this area. We inspect and photograph the cabin filter at every oil change.
Full synthetic. All makes. Free 100-point digital inspection. Oil change →
Pads + rotors. Same-day on most jobs. Brake repair →
Diagnosis before recharge. R-134a and R-1234yf. AC repair →
Written root-cause report. Free code scan with any service. Diagnostics →
Hunter Hawkeye Elite. Alignment →
HC test $199.99. Head gasket diagnosis. Engine repair →
Every vehicle gets a free 100-point digital inspection — photos of every finding texted directly to your phone. Brakes, tires, fluids, cooling, battery, suspension, and full OBD code scan. Green/yellow/red results. You see what we see.
Labor rate $199.99/hr. Parts itemized. No surprise invoices. You approve everything before we start.
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Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sun 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Walk-ins welcome for oil changes and routine service.
At 2695 CA-32 in Chico since 2007. Founded by Buddy Rausch, ASE Master Technician. NAPA Gold AutoCare Center. 4.9 stars across 714+ Google reviews. Read all reviews →
Every repair starts with diagnosis. We find what's actually wrong before telling you what it costs. No parts-cannon repair, no guesswork quotes over the phone.
7 minutes via CA-32. Our shop is at 2695 CA-32 — direct access from the Big Chico Creek corridor.
Yes — ISTA for BMW, XENTRY for Mercedes. OEM-spec fluids. NAPA Gold 3-year warranty.
Yes — differential and transfer case service every 30,000 miles for vehicles using unpaved access. Alignment check annually.
Free 100-point digital inspection · Written estimates · NAPA Gold 3-year / 36,000-mile warranty
📍 2695 CA-32, Chico, CA 95973 · Open Mon–Fri 7AM–5PM · Sat 8AM–5PM · Sun 9AM–5PM
Tedious Auto Repair · 2695 CA-32, Chico · (530) 826-4275
Buddy Rausch founded Tedious Auto Repair in 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. Learn more about Buddy →
Founded by Buddy Rausch, ASE Master Technician, in 2007 — Tedious Auto Repair has been at 2695 CA-32 for 18 years. NAPA Gold AutoCare certified. 4.9 stars across 714+ Google reviews. Every repair starts with diagnosis, every estimate is written before work begins, and every qualifying repair carries a 3-year / 36,000-mile warranty honored at 17,000+ locations nationwide.
Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sun 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. One of the few full-service independent shops in Chico open every day — including Sunday. No appointment required for oil changes and routine service.
Every repair starts with a diagnosis. We find what's actually wrong before quoting what it costs. Free 100-point digital inspection with photos at every service visit. The inspection report is sent to your phone before you leave.
Read all 714+ Google reviews → · About Buddy Rausch, Owner/Master Tech →
Tedious Auto Repair is at 2695 CA-32, Chico, CA 95973 — on the CA-32 corridor east of downtown. From most Chico neighborhoods, CA-32 is the direct connector. No freeway needed.
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sun 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Phone: (530) 826-4275 · Email: tediousrepairsquotes@gmail.com
Walk-ins welcome for oil changes and routine inspections. Book specific appointment times online at our online scheduler.