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Tedious Repairs : Chico Auto Repair
“The communication, clear and direct quotes, and easy methods to approve/deny suggested repairs while I'm at work made today's experience a first, but definitely not the last!”
Car Tune-Up in Chico, CA
24 technicians listed · 20 in Chico · 4 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
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A & T Auto Care
- Mechanic
- Smog
- Truck
“Jeff and the crew at A&T auto care definitely take care of the cars i bring them and do a good job making sure things are running the way they should be.”
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Chico CAR Care
- Pressure
- Prius
- Diagnosis
“They also take photos of the car and send them to you when they do the inspections which I like because you can see parts of the car you don't normally.”
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Boradori Automotive
“I went to Boradori's for a second opinion about my air conditioner in my dodge and Josh hendon gave me a reasonable quote and also fixed a few things that weren't apart of my air conditioning unit.”
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Gary's Automotive
- Cute
- Work
- Smog
“My issue wasn't nearly as dire as I thought and since I wasn't able to complete my smog at another place I was able to come right back and he got me in same day for a smog.”
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After Shock Performance
- Fair
- Money
- Owner
“Got my truck lifted here and Scott was super helpful answering any questions I had, calling me to update me with any thoughts he had on the work, and delivering amazing service.”
Area overview: Chico, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 20 are in Chico itself and 4 come from Paradise (3, 11 mi) and Magalia (1, 13 mi). 23 of the technicians on this page have a rating, from 3.8 to 5.0 across 2,693 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (82%) and value (68%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "honest". 4 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are auto maintenance (2), auto repair (2), engine repair (2) and oil changes (2). 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. 1 offers financing; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Chico, CA, these 24 shops handle tune-up work and running faults. What each one says about diagnostics, warranties and service specials comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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22RE Performance
- Knowledge
- Shipping
- Quality
“Their diagnostic tools posted on the website are incredibly helpful, and we followed the directions and after many individual repairs were able to get our 85 4 Runner back in action.”
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Gills Motorworks
- Check Engine Light
- Job
- Inspection
“The owner of gills is a good man and had helped myself and my husband several times the man whom works for him is also very knowledgeable If your having car issues that's the place to take it too”
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Latenightaircooled
- Vehicle
- Knowledge
“He runs a clean shop, keeps his word, and his pricing structure is so fair it blows my mind (I totally trust him, I don't worry about him ripping me off, as is the case with so many mechanics).”
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The Maintenance Shop & Tires Too
- Fair
- Price
“He didn't even have to remove the tire to do so, just recalibrated something with the computer so that the malfunctioning sensor for tire pressure would work again (instead of taking off the whole tire).”
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Auto Stop
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
- Honest
“Every single time they give me a wonderful experience, never charging me over and always managing their customers well as the job is typically done quite fast!”
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Custom Works Performance
- Camaro
“Have bought suspension upgrades and wheels from him at excellant prices, plus he will answer the phone and help with any question or problem you may have.”
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Full Attack Motorsports Detailing
- Vehicle
- Ceramic
- Price
“Excellent job and awesome customer service.”
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Kowalski's Auto
- Money
- Job
- Mechanic
“I have known him for 30+ years and have heard hundreds of stories of people he has helped and vehicles he has put back on the road just because it was the right thing to do!”
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B & M Tune Up
“He also has a great race car.”
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WRC Performance
“Did everything they could to get my car fixed right and done well.”
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Vasquez Automotive
- Vehicles
“Can't say enough good things, Vasquez automotive has always charged our family fair prices and will continue to bring all my vehicles here for routine maintenance and services.”
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Stueart Auto Performance and Marine Technology
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Boosted Tuning
“Specializing in Custom ECU tuning for the Mitsubishi Evolution 8, 9, X and Subaru Impreza WRX/STI, we have repeatedly delivered great tunes, that keep our clients ahead of the competition. We pay attention to the details and make some of the smoothes...”
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Lost Art Coach & Chassis Works LLC
“I recently bought a 2003 cobra and the previous owner would daily drive it so the front bumper cover was full of rock chips and scratches I took my car over to mike at lost art and it came out brand new I couldn't be happier with the results it looks...”
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Burkett's Automotive Repair
“Needed the starter replaced in Bettsy (my truck) and we're new to the area so I had to take "a shot in the dark" Glad I chose these guys, Great service!”
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Craig Drebert's Automotive
- Truck
- Vehicle
- Price
“Took in my Ford Pickup with steering problems and they told me what had to be replaced to make it safe and what additional things should be replaced for a full fix”
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Dave Barrett Automotive
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“My car was on it's last leg when I got it back it ran as good the day I bought it new all power was back I would like to recommend Dave Barrett to everyone”
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Dustin Hawley's Pair-o-Dice Automotive
“Extremely knowledgeable and great customer service!!!”
Car Tune Up Services in Chico, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$176
Maximum cost
$934
National Average
$351
Avg Per Hour Rates
$76
$234
$526
Typical price range is based on 487 cost profiles
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Which shops listed for Chico open on Saturdays or Sundays?
4 of the 24 shops here show Saturday or Sunday hours. Plugs and filters fit neatly into a Saturday. A chase for an intermittent misfire does not, since it can need the car overnight to catch the fault happening from cold.