Kia repair Chico CA. Sorento · Sportage · Telluride · Soul · Forte. ASE Master Tech. Written estimate. NAPA Gold warranty. (530) 826-4275.
Sorento · Sportage · Telluride · Soul · Forte. Full-service Kia repair and maintenance. Free 100-point digital inspection. Written estimate before any work. NAPA Gold 3-year warranty.
Tedious Auto Repair services Kia vehicles in Chico — Sorento, Sportage, Telluride, Soul, Forte, Stinger, K5, EV6. Full-service maintenance and repair with OEM-specification fluids, written estimates before any work, and NAPA Gold 3-year warranty. Free 100-point digital inspection every visit. By Buddy Rausch, Owner / ASE Master Technician · Reviewed May 20, 2026
Oil specification: 5W-20 or 0W-20 full synthetic per model. We verify your OEM oil specification by VIN before every drain. Never generic oil in a vehicle with a specific manufacturer requirement. Includes free 100-point digital inspection with photos.
Theta II GDI engine oil consumption (Sorento, Sportage 2.4L), knock sensor recall, CVT service, DCT (dual clutch) service, TPMS service. Written diagnosis before any repair recommendation.
Every Kia that comes in gets a free 100-point digital inspection — brakes, tires, fluids, battery, suspension, cooling system, and full OBD code scan. Results with photos texted to your phone.
3-year / 36,000-mile NAPA Gold warranty on qualifying parts and labor. Honored at 17,000+ NAPA AutoCare locations nationwide.
Yes — all Kia models. Sorento and Sportage Theta II engine diagnosis, CVT and DCT service, Telluride 3.8L maintenance, EV6 12V battery and brake service.
The 2.4L Theta II GDI in 2011–2019 Sorento and Sportage has a documented oil consumption and bearing failure issue. Knock sensor failures preceded engine failure in many cases. Many vehicles had extended warranties or recalls — we check your VIN before recommending engine work.
Yes for all non-HV maintenance: 12V battery, brakes, tire rotation, alignment, cabin air filter. We do not perform HV battery pack work on pure EVs.
Written estimate · Free inspection · NAPA Gold warranty
📍 2695 CA-32, Chico, CA 95973 · Open Mon–Fri 7AM · Sat 8AM · Sun 9AM — Close 5PM · Open 7 Days
Tedious Auto Repair · ASE Master Tech · NAPA Gold AutoCare · 2695 CA-32, Chico
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