Tedious Auto Repair is 5 minutes from the Lower Bidwell and Vallombrosa Avenue neighborhoods — some of Chico's most established residential streets. CA-32 is the direct route.
The Lower Bidwell Park area and Vallombrosa Avenue corridor represent some of Chico's most established residential neighborhoods — mature tree canopy, longtime residents, and diverse vehicle profiles. Tedious Auto Repair at 2695 CA-32 is 5 minutes away on the CA-32 corridor.
Vallombrosa Avenue's exceptional tree canopy — Valley Oaks, Elms, and other mature species — produces significant organic debris, sap, and moisture that accelerates cabin air filter clogging, paint oxidation, and undercarriage moisture accumulation. Cabin filter replacement every 12,000 miles is especially important in this corridor.
Many Lower Bidwell and Vallombrosa residents have owned their homes for decades — often with vehicles spanning multiple eras. High-mileage Honda, Toyota, domestic V8, and older European vehicles are common. We service all ages and makes with the same transparent approach.
Residents of this corridor use lower and middle Bidwell Park access regularly — unpaved parking areas and park road transitions cause alignment wear. We include a suspension check in the free 100-point digital inspection at every oil change.
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.
Better than most dealer repair warranties. Honored at 17,000+ locations nationwide.
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 minutes — Vallombrosa Avenue to Esplanade to CA-32, then east to 2695 CA-32.
Yes — all makes and years. High-mileage Honda, Toyota, and domestic vehicles are common in our service mix.
Yes — photographed at every oil change. We recommend replacement every 12,000 miles for Vallombrosa corridor vehicles given the heavy tree canopy.
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 →
Founded by Buddy Rausch, ASE Master Technician, in 2007 — Tedious Auto Repair has been at 2695 CA-32 for 18 years. NAPA Gold AutoCare certified. 4.9 stars across 714+ Google reviews. Every repair starts with diagnosis, every estimate is written before work begins, and every qualifying repair carries a 3-year / 36,000-mile warranty honored at 17,000+ locations nationwide.
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 — including Sunday. No appointment required for oil changes and routine service.
Every repair starts with a diagnosis. We find what's actually wrong before quoting what it costs. Free 100-point digital inspection with photos at every service visit. The inspection report is sent to your phone before you leave.
Read all 714+ Google reviews → · About Buddy Rausch, Owner/Master Tech →
Tedious Auto Repair is at 2695 CA-32, Chico, CA 95973 — on the CA-32 corridor east of downtown. From most Chico neighborhoods, CA-32 is the direct connector. No freeway needed.
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sun 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Phone: (530) 826-4275 · Email: tediousrepairsquotes@gmail.com
Walk-ins welcome for oil changes and routine inspections. Book specific appointment times online at our online scheduler.