Tedious Auto Repair is 8 minutes from California Park via Cohasset Road or Notre Dame Boulevard to CA-32. Open 7 days, NAPA Gold AutoCare since 2007.
California Park is one of Chico's largest and most established neighborhoods. Tedious Auto Repair at 2695 CA-32 is 8 minutes via Cohasset Road to CA-32. Many California Park residents drop off on their morning commute into central Chico.
California Park's established neighborhood demographic includes a mix of newer vehicles (2015–2025) and mid-age models (2010–2015). Newer vehicles with R-1234yf AC systems require our specialized YF diagnostic equipment ($324.99) rather than older R-134a equipment. Mid-age vehicles are entering the maintenance window where CVT service, timing chain inspections, and cooling system checks become important.
Cohasset Road is the direct connector from California Park to CA-32 and our shop. Most California Park residents already drive this route for shopping at Costco and Winco — dropping off a vehicle in the morning is a natural addition to the commute.
California Park has a high proportion of family vehicles — minivans, crossovers, and full-size SUVs. High-mileage family vehicles benefit from our free 100-point digital inspection which identifies upcoming maintenance before it becomes an emergency. We've helped many California Park families track vehicle condition across multiple years of visits.
Every vehicle gets a free 100-point digital inspection — photos of every finding texted directly to your phone while the car is still on the lift. Brakes, tires, fluids, cooling system, battery, suspension, and a full OBD code scan of every module. Green/yellow/red results. You see what we see before deciding anything.
Every repair at Tedious begins with a written estimate you approve. Labor rate: $199.99/hr. Parts itemized with prices. No surprise invoices. The final bill matches the estimate — every time. We don't start work until you've approved it in writing.
Qualifying repairs using NAPA brand parts carry a 3-year / 36,000-mile warranty honored at 17,000+ NAPA AutoCare locations nationwide. This exceeds the 12-month warranty most dealers provide on non-warranty work. Your repair is covered whether you're in Chico or anywhere in the country.
We're open every day of the week: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sun 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. The 7:00 AM opening is earlier than most independent shops and fits commuter and shift-worker schedules. No appointment required for oil changes and routine service.
"Tedious has been my go-to for 6 years. The inspection report photos, the written estimates, the 3-year warranty — it's everything a shop should be. Never felt pressured, never had a surprise on the invoice."
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 service we provide is available to all Chico neighborhoods. Here is a full reference with links to detailed service pages:
Take Cohasset Road south to CA-32, then west to 2695 CA-32. About 8 minutes. Alternatively, Notre Dame Boulevard to CA-32. Both routes are direct.
Yes — all makes including Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Pacifica, Ford Explorer, Chevy Tahoe, and all crossovers. We're particularly familiar with the high-mileage minivan maintenance profile.
Yes for oil changes. We have a comfortable waiting area. Larger repairs: we recommend drop-off with loaner vehicle available for longer jobs.
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 →
Tedious Auto Repair has been at 2695 CA-32 in Chico since 2007 — 18 years at the same location, serving the same community. Founded by Buddy Rausch, ASE Master Technician, the shop has grown from a single-technician operation to a full-service NAPA Gold AutoCare Center without changing its core philosophy: diagnose before quoting, show evidence before recommending, write the estimate before starting.
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NAPA Gold certification means meeting NAPA's standards for equipment, training, and customer service. The NAPA Gold 3-year / 36,000-mile warranty is honored at 17,000+ locations nationwide — better coverage than most dealers provide on non-warranty work.
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 of the week — including Sunday.