Auto repair serving all of Butte County CA. Chico, Paradise, Oroville, Durham, Magalia, Gridley. NAPA Gold. ASE Master Tech. Open 7 days. (530) 826-4275.
Tedious Auto Repair serves all of Butte County from our shop at 2695 CA-32 in Chico. Chico at our door. Paradise 15 min via Skyway. Oroville 20 min via Hwy 70. Durham 10 min via Midway. All makes, all services, 18 years in the county.
Tedious Auto Repair is Butte County's NAPA Gold AutoCare Center — serving Chico, Paradise, Oroville, Durham, Magalia, Gridley, and all surrounding communities from our shop at 2695 CA-32 in Chico since 2007. 18 years, 714 Google reviews, 4.9 stars. Loaner vehicles available for customers driving from Paradise, Oroville, and other communities.
Tedious Auto Repair is centrally located at 2695 CA-32 in Chico — the geographic and commercial center of Butte County. We serve every community in the county from this single shop location with loaner vehicles available for longer jobs.
Our home base. Walk-ins welcome for many services. Drop-off at 7:00 AM Monday through Friday. Open 7 days a week.
Direct route on Paradise Skyway. Many Paradise residents drop off on their morning Chico commute. Skyway brake wear and post-Camp Fire vehicle needs are our specialty.
Direct on Highway 70 north. Diesel truck service, Lake Oroville tow vehicles, and agricultural work trucks from the Feather River area are all welcome.
10 minutes south on Midway. Agricultural truck service, rice farming vehicles, and rural Butte County work trucks are our specialties.
Foothill communities north of Paradise access us via the Skyway corridor. Mountain roads and wildfire-affected vehicles have specific service needs we understand from years of serving these communities.
Southern Butte County agricultural communities on the Highway 99 corridor. Diesel service trucks, grain haulers, and agricultural support vehicles regularly come to us from the Hwy 99 corridor.
Butte County experiences some of California's most severe wildfire seasons — the Camp Fire, North Complex, and Dixie Fire all affected the county significantly. Cabin air filters in Butte County need replacement every 12,000–15,000 miles rather than the standard 20,000. Engine air filters also clog faster. We inspect both at every oil change.
A significant portion of Butte County's economy runs on trucks — rice farming, olive production, construction, and rural service industries. High-mileage work trucks in severe service need more frequent oil changes, transmission service, and brake inspection. We service all diesel and gas work trucks including Cummins, Duramax, and PowerStroke.
Paradise Skyway, Honey Run Road, Cohasset Road, and Butte Meadows Road all involve sustained grade climbing and descending. Brake wear accelerates significantly on mountain roads — Paradise commuters should plan brake inspection every 20,000 miles rather than 30,000. Cooling systems also work harder on grades.
Chico and the Sacramento Valley floor regularly exceed 105°F in summer — among the hottest sustained temperatures in California. Batteries last 3–4 years (not 4–5 as nationally average). AC systems fail more frequently. Cooling systems experience accelerated wear. We account for Butte County's climate in all maintenance recommendations.
Full synthetic. All makes. Free 100-point digital inspection. Oil change pricing →
Pads + rotors together. NAPA Gold 3-yr warranty. Brake pricing →
Written root-cause report. Free code scan with any service. Diagnostic pricing →
Cummins, Duramax, PowerStroke. Oil change from $169.99. Diesel service →
R-134a and R-1234yf. Diagnosis before recharge. AC repair →
Hunter Hawkeye Elite. Lifted trucks and custom geometry. Alignment →
2695 CA-32 in Chico — the geographic and commercial center of Butte County. About 15–20 minutes from Paradise, 20–25 minutes from Oroville, 10 minutes from Durham, and 35–40 minutes from Gridley.
Yes — loaner vehicles are available for larger repairs so you're not stranded. Ask when you schedule. Many Paradise and Oroville customers drop off in the morning and pick up in the afternoon.
Yes — all diesel truck makes including Cummins RAM, Duramax Chevrolet/GMC, and PowerStroke Ford. Diesel oil change from $169.99. Full diesel repair service including EGR, DPF, injectors, and transmission.
Yes — we've been serving Butte County through the Camp Fire, North Complex, and Dixie Fire. Wildfire smoke accelerates cabin and engine air filter wear significantly. We recommend filter inspection every 12,000–15,000 miles for Butte County vehicles.
Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sun 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Open 7 days every week. No appointment required for oil changes and inspections.
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 · Sat 8AM · Sun 9AM — Close 5PM · Open 7 Days
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. 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