Auto repair serving Oroville, CA. 20 min via Hwy 70. Diesel, towing vehicles, commuter service. NAPA Gold Chico. Oil change $89.98. (530) 826-4275.
Tedious Auto Repair serves Oroville and all of Butte County from our shop at 2695 CA-32 in Chico — 20–25 min via Hwy 70 from Oroville. Direct route on Hwy 70 to our shop at 2695 CA-32, Chico. NAPA Gold AutoCare. ASE certified. Open 7 days.
Tedious Auto Repair serves Oroville, CA residents from our Chico shop at 2695 CA-32 — 20–25 minutes via Hwy 70. We service Oroville commuter vehicles, Lake Oroville tow vehicles and trailers, agricultural and work trucks, and all personal vehicles. Diesel truck service including Cummins and Duramax. NAPA Gold 3-year warranty. Open 7 days.
Tedious Auto Repair is 20–25 minutes from Oroville via Hwy 70 or the Skyway. Many Oroville residents already commute to Chico daily — dropping your vehicle in the morning fits naturally into your schedule. We open at 7:00 AM Monday through Friday.
Boats, trailers, and tow vehicles from Lake Oroville put specific demands on drivetrain components. Regular transmission service, differential fluid changes, and brake inspections are critical for vehicles used in towing applications. We service the trucks and SUVs that work hard around Oroville's recreation areas.
Oroville and the Feather River corridor have significant agricultural and construction vehicle use. High-mileage work trucks, diesel service vehicles, and farm equipment trailers require more frequent maintenance intervals than personal vehicles. We service all domestic and import work trucks.
Highway 70 between Oroville and Chico is a significant commute route — high-speed highway miles combined with stop-and-go in Chico traffic creates specific wear patterns. Transmission and drivetrain service is particularly important for high-mileage commuter vehicles.
20 minutes on Highway 70 gets you to Chico's most trusted independent shop. Oroville residents who've tried us consistently come back — honest diagnosis, no upsells, written estimates before every job, and a NAPA Gold 3-year warranty that follows the repair anywhere in the country.
Oroville's agricultural and construction economy means trucks work hard. We specialize in Cummins, Duramax, and PowerStroke diesel service — not just the basics. We understand tow vehicle demands, DEF system maintenance, and the specific failure patterns of high-mileage work trucks.
Oroville customers can drop off for a full-day repair and use a loaner vehicle in Chico rather than making a second trip. Ask about loaner availability when you schedule your appointment.
20 minutes via Hwy 70 north. The most direct route from Oroville center to our shop at 2695 CA-32 in Chico.
22–25 minutes. Thermalito and South Oroville residents typically take Hwy 70 north or Oro Dam Boulevard to access Chico.
30–35 minutes. Rural Butte County residents in Palermo and Bangor areas routinely drive to Chico for quality service.
35–40 minutes via Hwy 99 north. Agricultural communities in the Hwy 99 corridor have used Tedious Auto Repair for diesel and work truck service for years.
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.
20–25 minutes via Highway 70 north to our shop at 2695 CA-32 in Chico.
Yes — all diesel trucks including Cummins RAM, Duramax Silverado/Sierra, and PowerStroke F-250/F-350. Diesel oil change from $169.99. Full diesel repair including EGR, DPF, and injector service.
We service the tow vehicle itself — transmission, brakes, cooling system, and trailer wiring. For Lake Oroville boaters and recreational users, we recommend transmission service every 30,000 miles and brake inspection every 20,000 miles given towing demands.
Yes — we open at 7:00 AM Monday through Friday. Drop off on your morning commute from Oroville and pick up on your way back. Most routine services (oil change, brakes, alignment) are done same day.
Yes — loaner vehicles are available for larger repairs. Ask when you schedule your appointment.
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