Tedious Auto Repair serves Chico and all of Butte County from our shop at 2695 CA-32 in Chico — At our shop from Chico. Located at 2695 CA-32 — central Chico. NAPA Gold AutoCare. ASE certified. Open 7 days.
Tedious Auto Repair is located at 2695 CA-32 in Chico, CA — serving all Chico neighborhoods, CSU Chico, Butte College, and surrounding Butte County communities since 2007. NAPA Gold AutoCare. ASE Master Technician. Open 7 days. Oil changes from $89.98, brake repair from $599.99/axle, diagnostics $199.99/hr with written report.
Tedious Auto Repair has been at 2695 CA-32 in Chico since 2007. We're on the CA-32 corridor between downtown Chico and the foothills — easy access from all Chico neighborhoods, CSU Chico, and Butte College.
We're 5–10 minutes from downtown Chico, the Esplanade corridor, and East Avenue neighborhoods. Easy drop-off before work or school — we open at 7:00 AM Monday through Friday.
Student vehicles often need deferred maintenance caught up. We service all makes, offer transparent pricing with no upsells, and provide a free 100-point digital inspection so you know exactly what your car needs before spending anything.
CA-32 corridor, Esplanade, East Avenue, and Bruce Road are particularly hard on alignment and suspension. Potholes, construction zones, and rural transition roads in Chico knock alignment out of spec more frequently than city averages. We recommend alignment checks every 12,000 miles for Chico drivers.
Chico summers hit 105°F+ regularly — among the hottest sustained temperatures in California. Cooling systems, batteries (3–4 year lifespan in Chico vs. 4–5 nationally), and AC systems all fail faster here than in mild climates. Wildfire smoke clogs cabin filters more frequently than California averages.
Tedious Auto Repair has been at 2695 CA-32 in Chico since 2007 — 18 years of serving the same community. Our reputation is built on the same customer base that keeps coming back, not on transient traffic. Long-term customers mean long-term accountability.
Every repair in Chico gets a written estimate before any work starts. Labor is $199.99/hr. Parts are disclosed on the estimate. You approve everything before we start. The invoice matches the estimate. Period.
Every Chico vehicle gets a free 100-point digital inspection with photos texted directly to your phone. Brakes, tires, fluids, cooling system, suspension, battery, and full module code scan. You see what we see. No pressure to approve anything.
Oil changes, inspections, and Uber/Lyft inspections don't require appointments. Larger repairs benefit from scheduling. We're open Monday through Friday 7AM–5PM, Saturday 8AM–5PM, and Sunday 9AM–5PM.
We serve all Chico neighborhoods from our location on CA-32. Common drive times to our shop:
5–8 minutes. The Esplanade, Broadway, and Main Street corridors are all within easy reach. Drop off before work at 7AM or pick up after.
8–12 minutes. East Avenue and California Park neighborhoods have easy access to CA-32 via Cohasset Road and Notre Dame Boulevard.
5–10 minutes. Bidwell Park area, lower Esplanade, and Vallombrosa neighborhood are all close. We're on the same CA-32 corridor.
5 minutes. Student vehicles welcome. We service all makes and models — no vehicle too old or too new. Transparent pricing, no upsells.
Full synthetic oil change with free 100-point digital inspection. All makes and models. Most done in under an hour.
Pads and rotors together per axle. NAPA Gold 3-year / 36,000-mile warranty. Same-day on most brake jobs.
R-134a and R-1234yf service. Compressor, condenser, evaporator, leak diagnosis. Proper diagnosis before any repair — no blind recharges.
Root-cause diagnosis with written report. Free code scan with any service. OEM-level scan tools for all makes.
CVT, automatic, and manual. Honda HCF-2, Subaru CVT, ZF 8HP, and all OEM-spec fluids.
Hunter Hawkeye Elite. Lifted trucks, Jeeps, standard and custom alignment. Fabtech and Rough Country lift installs.
2695 CA-32, Chico, CA 95973 — on the CA-32 corridor between downtown Chico and the foothills. Open Mon–Fri 7AM–5PM, Sat 8AM–5PM, Sun 9AM–5PM.
$89.98 full synthetic for most vehicles. Includes free 100-point digital inspection with photos.
Yes — open 7 days a week. Saturday 8AM–5PM, Sunday 9AM–5PM. One of the few full-service independent shops in Chico open every day.
Yes — all makes and models. Honda, Toyota, Ford, Chevrolet, Jeep, BMW, Mercedes, Subaru, Nissan, Audi, Tesla, Dodge/RAM, and more. OEM-level diagnostic tools for all major brands.
Since 2007 — 18+ years at the same location at 2695 CA-32. Founded by Buddy Rausch, ASE Master Technician and NAPA Gold AutoCare Center owner.
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 →