Why Chico chooses Tedious Auto Repair. ASE Master Tech Buddy Rausch, NAPA Gold AutoCare, 4.9 stars, open 7 days, 3-year warranty. (530) 826-4275.
Tedious Auto Repair is Chico's highest-rated independent auto shop — 4.9 stars across 714 Google reviews. Owner and ASE Master Technician Buddy Rausch has been serving Chico and Butte County since 2007. NAPA Gold AutoCare certified with a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty. Open 7 days a week.
Buddy Rausch is an ASE Master Technician with 18+ years in Chico. When you bring your car to Tedious Auto Repair, the owner works on your vehicle or directly supervises the repair. No junior techs, no corporate service writers, no upsell quotas.
Our rating is earned visit by visit. No paid reviews, no review gating. Chico drivers leave honest reviews because the experience is honest. 4.9 stars across 714 reviews is the result of 18 years of doing right by customers.
NAPA Gold certification means your repair is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty honored at over 14,000 NAPA AutoCare locations nationwide. Most independent shops offer 1-year/12,000-mile. We offer 3x the coverage.
Monday through Friday opens at 7:00 AM — leave your car before work. Saturday 8:00 AM, Sunday 9:00 AM. No other independent shop in Chico matches this schedule.
Every service visit includes a free 100-point digital inspection with photos and video of every checked component. You see exactly what the technician sees before we discuss any repairs. No surprises, no pressure.
Every repair starts with a written estimate you approve. Nothing is added to your bill without your explicit authorization. If we find something unexpected during the repair, we call you before continuing.
Yes — 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every Sunday. Drop off before a Monday work week, or handle a weekend breakdown without waiting until Monday. We are the only independent shop in Chico open 7 days.
Yes — ASE Master Technician certification requires demonstrated competency across all vehicle systems, not just one specialty. Buddy has held ASE Master certification throughout his 18+ years in Chico.
Buddy Rausch founded Tedious Auto Repair in Chico in 2007. ASE Master Tech, NAPA Gold AutoCare, open 7 days. About Buddy Rausch →
Buddy Rausch founded Tedious Auto Repair in 2007 after 18+ years in the automotive industry. He holds ASE Master Technician certification — the highest level of professional certification in the industry, requiring passing exams across all major vehicle systems. When you bring your car to Tedious, the master technician is also the owner. Your car gets the same attention as his own.
NAPA Gold AutoCare is the highest tier of the NAPA AutoCare network. It requires meeting strict standards for equipment, training, and warranty fulfillment. The certification is not self-awarded — it is verified by NAPA. It also means every repair is backed by the NAPA Gold nationwide 3-year/36,000-mile warranty, honored at over 17,000 NAPA AutoCare locations across the country.
With over 700 verified Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars, Tedious Auto Repair is the highest-rated independent auto repair shop in Chico. These reviews are from real customers — not solicited or incentivized. They describe specific repairs, specific interactions, and specific results. Read them at our Google listing.
No surprise invoices. Before any repair begins, you receive a written estimate that you approve. If additional work is discovered during the repair, we stop and contact you — no unauthorized charges. The estimate is the contract.
Monday through Friday 7AM–5PM. Saturday 8AM–5PM. Sunday 9AM–5PM. Chico work schedules are not Monday through Friday — neither are we. Saturday morning drop-off before your weekend plans. Sunday service for the car that needs it before Monday morning.
Every vehicle that comes in for any service receives a free 100-point digital inspection with photographs. You see what the technician sees — brake pad thickness, fluid conditions, belt condition, CV boot integrity. No guessing, no trust required — photographic documentation of your vehicle's condition at every visit.
We tell you what the car needs, why it needs it, and what happens if it is deferred. We do not recommend services that are not indicated. The free 100-point inspection creates a full picture of the vehicle — you choose what to prioritize. Our job is information; your job is the decision.
We use OEM-equivalent or OEM parts — not the cheapest parts that fit. On vehicles where fluid specification matters (Subaru CVT, Toyota differentials, Honda transmissions), we use the manufacturer-specified fluid. On vehicles where part quality determines repair longevity, we source accordingly. NAPA parts are backed by the NAPA Gold warranty.
Unexpected repairs happen. Tedious Auto Repair offers financing through Affirm, Sunbit, and Klarna — apply on the estimate, get an instant decision. For larger repairs, Snap Finance is also available. No reason to defer a safety repair because of the timing.
Chico, Paradise, Oroville, Gridley, Orland, Durham. We serve every community in Butte County and the surrounding area. If you are in Butte County, you are close enough for your car to be serviced by an ASE Master Tech with the highest-rated independent shop in the region.
Use the Free Quote form or call (530) 826-4275. Describe what you are experiencing. We will tell you what we think the likely cause is and what diagnosis or service is appropriate. No commitment required to get an honest assessment.
Our labor rate is $199.99/hr — consistent with other ASE-certified shops in the Chico area. We are not a budget shop and we are not the most expensive. We are the highest-rated independent shop in Chico because of the quality of the work, not the lowest price. Many customers have told us they spent more elsewhere fixing the same problem incorrectly before coming to us.
Yes. From Subarus to Cummins diesels to European vehicles. Domestic, Japanese, Korean, and European cars and trucks. We have the scan tools and technical resources to service every vehicle on the road. Some highly specialized exotics may require consultation — call us with your specific vehicle.
Yes — after-hours drop-off is available. The key drop is at the front of the shop. Leave the key with a note describing the issue. We will assess the vehicle in the morning and call you with the inspection result and estimate.
Oil change and basic service: 45 to 90 minutes. Most single-component repairs (thermostat, water pump, brake pads): same-day. Complex repairs (head gasket, timing chain, transmission service): 1 to 3 days. We provide a timeline estimate when you drop off. If the timeline changes, we contact you immediately.
Every repair is backed by the NAPA Gold AutoCare 3-year/36,000-mile nationwide warranty. This is not a local warranty — it is honored at over 17,000 NAPA AutoCare locations across the country. If you travel and have a concern about a recent repair, you are covered wherever you are.
Buddy Rausch founded Tedious Auto Repair in 2007 after 18+ years in the automotive industry. He holds ASE Master Technician certification — the highest level of professional certification in the industry, requiring passing exams across all major vehicle systems. When you bring your car to Tedious, the master technician is also the owner. Your car gets the same attention as his own.
NAPA Gold AutoCare is the highest tier of the NAPA AutoCare network. It requires meeting strict standards for equipment, training, and warranty fulfillment. The certification is not self-awarded — it is verified by NAPA. It also means every repair is backed by the NAPA Gold nationwide 3-year/36,000-mile warranty, honored at over 17,000 NAPA AutoCare locations across the country.
With over 700 verified Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars, Tedious Auto Repair is the highest-rated independent auto repair shop in Chico. These reviews are from real customers — not solicited or incentivized. They describe specific repairs, specific interactions, and specific results. Read them at our Google listing.
No surprise invoices. Before any repair begins, you receive a written estimate that you approve. If additional work is discovered during the repair, we stop and contact you — no unauthorized charges. The estimate is the contract.
Monday through Friday 7AM–5PM. Saturday 8AM–5PM. Sunday 9AM–5PM. Chico work schedules are not Monday through Friday — neither are we. Saturday morning drop-off before your weekend plans. Sunday service for the car that needs it before Monday morning.
Every vehicle that comes in for any service receives a free 100-point digital inspection with photographs. You see what the technician sees — brake pad thickness, fluid conditions, belt condition, CV boot integrity. No guessing, no trust required — photographic documentation of your vehicle's condition at every visit.
We tell you what the car needs, why it needs it, and what happens if it is deferred. We do not recommend services that are not indicated. The free 100-point inspection creates a full picture of the vehicle — you choose what to prioritize. Our job is information; your job is the decision.
We use OEM-equivalent or OEM parts — not the cheapest parts that fit. On vehicles where fluid specification matters (Subaru CVT, Toyota differentials, Honda transmissions), we use the manufacturer-specified fluid. On vehicles where part quality determines repair longevity, we source accordingly. NAPA parts are backed by the NAPA Gold warranty.
Unexpected repairs happen. Tedious Auto Repair offers financing through Affirm, Sunbit, and Klarna — apply on the estimate, get an instant decision. For larger repairs, Snap Finance is also available. No reason to defer a safety repair because of the timing.
Chico, Paradise, Oroville, Gridley, Orland, Durham. We serve every community in Butte County and the surrounding area. If you are in Butte County, you are close enough for your car to be serviced by an ASE Master Tech with the highest-rated independent shop in the region.
Use the Free Quote form or call (530) 826-4275. Describe what you are experiencing. We will tell you what we think the likely cause is and what diagnosis or service is appropriate. No commitment required to get an honest assessment.
Our labor rate is $199.99/hr — consistent with other ASE-certified shops in the Chico area. We are not a budget shop and we are not the most expensive. We are the highest-rated independent shop in Chico because of the quality of the work, not the lowest price. Many customers have told us they spent more elsewhere fixing the same problem incorrectly before coming to us.
Yes. From Subarus to Cummins diesels to European vehicles. Domestic, Japanese, Korean, and European cars and trucks. We have the scan tools and technical resources to service every vehicle on the road. Some highly specialized exotics may require consultation — call us with your specific vehicle.
Yes — after-hours drop-off is available. The key drop is at the front of the shop. Leave the key with a note describing the issue. We will assess the vehicle in the morning and call you with the inspection result and estimate.
Oil change and basic service: 45 to 90 minutes. Most single-component repairs (thermostat, water pump, brake pads): same-day. Complex repairs (head gasket, timing chain, transmission service): 1 to 3 days. We provide a timeline estimate when you drop off. If the timeline changes, we contact you immediately.
Every repair is backed by the NAPA Gold AutoCare 3-year/36,000-mile nationwide warranty. This is not a local warranty — it is honored at over 17,000 NAPA AutoCare locations across the country. If you travel and have a concern about a recent repair, you are covered wherever you are.
Buddy Rausch founded Tedious Auto Repair in 2007 after 18+ years in the automotive industry. He holds ASE Master Technician certification — the highest level of professional certification in the industry, requiring passing exams across all major vehicle systems. When you bring your car to Tedious, the master technician is also the owner. Your car gets the same attention as his own.
NAPA Gold AutoCare is the highest tier of the NAPA AutoCare network. It requires meeting strict standards for equipment, training, and warranty fulfillment. The certification is not self-awarded — it is verified by NAPA. It also means every repair is backed by the NAPA Gold nationwide 3-year/36,000-mile warranty, honored at over 17,000 NAPA AutoCare locations across the country.
With over 700 verified Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars, Tedious Auto Repair is the highest-rated independent auto repair shop in Chico. These reviews are from real customers — not solicited or incentivized. They describe specific repairs, specific interactions, and specific results. Read them at our Google listing.
No surprise invoices. Before any repair begins, you receive a written estimate that you approve. If additional work is discovered during the repair, we stop and contact you — no unauthorized charges. The estimate is the contract.
Monday through Friday 7AM–5PM. Saturday 8AM–5PM. Sunday 9AM–5PM. Chico work schedules are not Monday through Friday — neither are we. Saturday morning drop-off before your weekend plans. Sunday service for the car that needs it before Monday morning.
Every vehicle that comes in for any service receives a free 100-point digital inspection with photographs. You see what the technician sees — brake pad thickness, fluid conditions, belt condition, CV boot integrity. No guessing, no trust required — photographic documentation of your vehicle's condition at every visit.
We tell you what the car needs, why it needs it, and what happens if it is deferred. We do not recommend services that are not indicated. The free 100-point inspection creates a full picture of the vehicle — you choose what to prioritize. Our job is information; your job is the decision.
We use OEM-equivalent or OEM parts — not the cheapest parts that fit. On vehicles where fluid specification matters (Subaru CVT, Toyota differentials, Honda transmissions), we use the manufacturer-specified fluid. On vehicles where part quality determines repair longevity, we source accordingly. NAPA parts are backed by the NAPA Gold warranty.
Unexpected repairs happen. Tedious Auto Repair offers financing through Affirm, Sunbit, and Klarna — apply on the estimate, get an instant decision. For larger repairs, Snap Finance is also available. No reason to defer a safety repair because of the timing.
Chico, Paradise, Oroville, Gridley, Orland, Durham. We serve every community in Butte County and the surrounding area. If you are in Butte County, you are close enough for your car to be serviced by an ASE Master Tech with the highest-rated independent shop in the region.
Use the Free Quote form or call (530) 826-4275. Describe what you are experiencing. We will tell you what we think the likely cause is and what diagnosis or service is appropriate. No commitment required to get an honest assessment.
Our labor rate is $199.99/hr — consistent with other ASE-certified shops in the Chico area. We are not a budget shop and we are not the most expensive. We are the highest-rated independent shop in Chico because of the quality of the work, not the lowest price. Many customers have told us they spent more elsewhere fixing the same problem incorrectly before coming to us.
Yes. From Subarus to Cummins diesels to European vehicles. Domestic, Japanese, Korean, and European cars and trucks. We have the scan tools and technical resources to service every vehicle on the road. Some highly specialized exotics may require consultation — call us with your specific vehicle.
Yes — after-hours drop-off is available. The key drop is at the front of the shop. Leave the key with a note describing the issue. We will assess the vehicle in the morning and call you with the inspection result and estimate.
Oil change and basic service: 45 to 90 minutes. Most single-component repairs (thermostat, water pump, brake pads): same-day. Complex repairs (head gasket, timing chain, transmission service): 1 to 3 days. We provide a timeline estimate when you drop off. If the timeline changes, we contact you immediately.
Every repair is backed by the NAPA Gold AutoCare 3-year/36,000-mile nationwide warranty. This is not a local warranty — it is honored at over 17,000 NAPA AutoCare locations across the country. If you travel and have a concern about a recent repair, you are covered wherever you are.
Buddy Rausch founded Tedious Auto Repair in 2007 after 18+ years in the automotive industry. He holds ASE Master Technician certification — the highest level of professional certification in the industry, requiring passing exams across all major vehicle systems. When you bring your car to Tedious, the master technician is also the owner. Your car gets the same attention as his own.
NAPA Gold AutoCare is the highest tier of the NAPA AutoCare network. It requires meeting strict standards for equipment, training, and warranty fulfillment. The certification is not self-awarded — it is verified by NAPA. It also means every repair is backed by the NAPA Gold nationwide 3-year/36,000-mile warranty, honored at over 17,000 NAPA AutoCare locations across the country.
With over 700 verified Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars, Tedious Auto Repair is the highest-rated independent auto repair shop in Chico. These reviews are from real customers — not solicited or incentivized. They describe specific repairs, specific interactions, and specific results. Read them at our Google listing.
No surprise invoices. Before any repair begins, you receive a written estimate that you approve. If additional work is discovered during the repair, we stop and contact you — no unauthorized charges. The estimate is the contract.
Monday through Friday 7AM–5PM. Saturday 8AM–5PM. Sunday 9AM–5PM. Chico work schedules are not Monday through Friday — neither are we. Saturday morning drop-off before your weekend plans. Sunday service for the car that needs it before Monday morning.
Every vehicle that comes in for any service receives a free 100-point digital inspection with photographs. You see what the technician sees — brake pad thickness, fluid conditions, belt condition, CV boot integrity. No guessing, no trust required — photographic documentation of your vehicle's condition at every visit.
We tell you what the car needs, why it needs it, and what happens if it is deferred. We do not recommend services that are not indicated. The free 100-point inspection creates a full picture of the vehicle — you choose what to prioritize. Our job is information; your job is the decision.
We use OEM-equivalent or OEM parts — not the cheapest parts that fit. On vehicles where fluid specification matters (Subaru CVT, Toyota differentials, Honda transmissions), we use the manufacturer-specified fluid. On vehicles where part quality determines repair longevity, we source accordingly. NAPA parts are backed by the NAPA Gold warranty.
Unexpected repairs happen. Tedious Auto Repair offers financing through Affirm, Sunbit, and Klarna — apply on the estimate, get an instant decision. For larger repairs, Snap Finance is also available. No reason to defer a safety repair because of the timing.
Chico, Paradise, Oroville, Gridley, Orland, Durham. We serve every community in Butte County and the surrounding area. If you are in Butte County, you are close enough for your car to be serviced by an ASE Master Tech with the highest-rated independent shop in the region.
Use the Free Quote form or call (530) 826-4275. Describe what you are experiencing. We will tell you what we think the likely cause is and what diagnosis or service is appropriate. No commitment required to get an honest assessment.
Our labor rate is $199.99/hr — consistent with other ASE-certified shops in the Chico area. We are not a budget shop and we are not the most expensive. We are the highest-rated independent shop in Chico because of the quality of the work, not the lowest price. Many customers have told us they spent more elsewhere fixing the same problem incorrectly before coming to us.
Yes. From Subarus to Cummins diesels to European vehicles. Domestic, Japanese, Korean, and European cars and trucks. We have the scan tools and technical resources to service every vehicle on the road. Some highly specialized exotics may require consultation — call us with your specific vehicle.
Yes — after-hours drop-off is available. The key drop is at the front of the shop. Leave the key with a note describing the issue. We will assess the vehicle in the morning and call you with the inspection result and estimate.
Oil change and basic service: 45 to 90 minutes. Most single-component repairs (thermostat, water pump, brake pads): same-day. Complex repairs (head gasket, timing chain, transmission service): 1 to 3 days. We provide a timeline estimate when you drop off. If the timeline changes, we contact you immediately.
Every repair is backed by the NAPA Gold AutoCare 3-year/36,000-mile nationwide warranty. This is not a local warranty — it is honored at over 17,000 NAPA AutoCare locations across the country. If you travel and have a concern about a recent repair, you are covered wherever you are.
Online: use the Free Quote form at tediousrepairs.com/check-in-sheet. Phone: (530) 826-4275, open Mon–Fri 7AM, Sat 8AM, Sun 9AM. After-hours: drop your key with a note in our drop box — we assess the vehicle first thing in the morning. No appointment is required for a drop-off.
We review the symptom you describe, pull your service history if you are a returning customer, and begin the free 100-point digital inspection before any repair work. The inspection report — with photographs — is the foundation of the estimate. You see the documented evidence of the condition before approving any work.
Oil change and basic service: same day, usually under 2 hours. Most single-component repairs: same day. Complex repairs (head gasket, timing chain): 1 to 3 days with daily updates. We provide a timeline estimate at drop-off and contact you if anything changes the timeline. No surprises on time any more than on price.
Chico, Paradise, Oroville, Gridley, Orland, Durham, Willows. If you are within 30 miles of Chico, Tedious Auto Repair is worth the drive for any significant repair. The combination of master technician skill, NAPA Gold warranty, 4.9-star reputation, and written estimates is not available everywhere.
Affirm, Sunbit, and Klarna are available for financing — apply on the estimate with an instant decision. For larger repairs, Snap Finance is also an option. No reason to drive an unsafe vehicle because of the timing of an unexpected repair. Ask about financing options when you receive your estimate.
(530) 826-4275. We pick up during business hours. If you reach voicemail, leave your number and we call back within 30 minutes during business hours. Or use the Free Quote form at tediousrepairs.com/check-in-sheet for a written response.
Tedious Auto Repair · 2695 CA-32, Chico, CA · Open 7 Days · 4.9 Stars
