Auto repair near Doe Mill Chico CA. Tedious on CA-32 — 5 min. Foothills, newer homes, all makes. Oil change $89.98. NAPA Gold. (530) 826-4275.
Auto repair near Doe Mill Chico CA. Tedious on CA-32 — 5 min. Foothills, newer homes, all makes. Oil change $89.98. NAPA Gold. (530) 826-4275.
Tedious Auto Repair is 5 minutes from the Doe Mill neighborhood on CA-32 — the most direct route from one of Chico's fastest-growing residential areas. Open 7 days.
Doe Mill is one of Chico's newer residential neighborhoods in the northeastern foothills corridor. Tedious Auto Repair at 2695 CA-32 is accessible in 5–8 minutes. Newer homes mean newer vehicles — and newer vehicles benefit from the correct European or Asian OEM-spec fluids and proper diagnostic tools we maintain.
Doe Mill's newer homes attract newer vehicles — 2018–2025 model years are common. These vehicles often use R-1234yf AC refrigerant ($324.99 diagnostic vs R-134a), require OEM-spec fluids (VW 502.00, BMW LL-01, Honda 0W-20), and have direct injection engines that benefit from carbon cleaning at 60,000–80,000 miles. We maintain manufacturer-specification fluids and OEM-level diagnostic tools for all current makes.
Doe Mill residents who regularly use the Skyway or foothill routes to Bidwell Park or recreation areas experience elevated alignment and suspension wear from road transitions and unpaved access areas. Annual alignment checks are recommended.
Doe Mill connects directly to CA-32 — the same road our shop is on. 5–8 minutes from most Doe Mill addresses. Drop-off at 7:00 AM fits easily into a morning commute headed toward downtown Chico.
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.
5–8 minutes on CA-32. Our shop is at 2695 CA-32, directly on the CA-32 corridor.
Yes — all 2018–2025 model years including those requiring R-1234yf AC ($324.99 diagnostic), OEM-spec European and Asian fluids, and current DSG or ZF 8HP transmission service.
No appointment needed for oil changes and routine service. Open Mon–Fri 7AM · Sat 8AM · Sun 9AM — Close 5PM · Open 7 Days.
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
Buddy Rausch founded Tedious Auto Repair in Chico, CA in 2007. ASE Master Certified. 18+ years serving Butte County. About Buddy Rausch