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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!”
Best Mechanic Shops in Chico, CA
24 technicians listed · 19 in Chico · 3 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Affordable Automotive
- Smog
- Vehicle
- Truck
“Was doing routine checkup, they found something that could have been an issue on the trip I was taking with the car tomorrow, they fixed it same day, and were done earlier than promised.”
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A & T Auto Care
- Smog
- Honest
- Diagnostic
“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
- Prius
- Inspection
- Tacoma
“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
- Work
- Vehicles
- Mechanic
“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.”
Listed for drivers in and around Chico, CA, these 24 shops are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Chico, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 19 are in Chico itself and 5 come from Paradise (3, 11 mi), Durham (1, 8 mi) and Magalia (1, 13 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 3,350 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (80%) and punctuality (68%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "price" and "communication". 3 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 17 of the technicians on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. 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.
Why are some shops on this page not in Chico?
19 of the 24 shops are located in Chico; the rest come from other towns within 15 mi. Distances are straight-line.
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Auto Doctor
“The crew is wonderful when it comes to explaining what needs to be done, and they always save old parts so you can see what was repaired when you pick up your car.”
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Doctor
“I would have to say they are extremely friendly,easy to talk to, they even gave me a "loaner" car because the replacement transmission came in damaged and we really needed a vehicle because we were in the middle of moving!!!”
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Gills Motorworks
- Job
- Vehicle
- Truck
“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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Spencer Automotive
- Oil
- Price
- Team
“The part that makes it tough is I know someone will see this review and decide to give them a try, meaning it'll be one more person to compete against for time slots!”
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D&E Auto Repair
“I was immediately met by Matt, the mechanic that did the work on my car who without question or attitude came right out to address and repair my concerns.”
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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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L.E. Automotive
- Family
- Job
- Power Steering
“If you don't have a personal mechanic and you need one this is the guy he's 100% legit and 100% honest I highly recommend him for any job plus he also does auto detailing and a body work”
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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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Black Dog Auto Repair
- Diagnose
- Vehicle
“We took a car to him we had just purchased and he did a full inspection, provided a detailed quote and was able to do the repairs and we had it back in no time.”
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E&T Truck Repair
“The best of the best...”
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B & M Tune Up
“He also has a great race car.”
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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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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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Craig Drebert's Automotive
- Truck
- Price
- Fair
“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
“Had a problem with my car to get there they diagnosed it right away and help me get down the road until I can get it fixed great guys honest good rates I'm a customer for life”
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Dutters Automotive
- Truck
- Mechanic
“I recently took my truck there for some well overdue maintenance, new LBJ's and upper and lower control arm bushing replacement on a 2002 Tacoma 4x4 with a Total Chaos long travel kit.”
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Dustin Hawley's Pair-o-Dice Automotive
“Extremely knowledgeable and great customer service!!!”
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Sousa Auto Repair
“The owner knows what he's is talking about and his prices seem more than fair.”
Auto Mechanic Services in Chico, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$292
Maximum cost
$2918
National Average
$642
Avg Per Hour Rates
$106
$467
$817
Average price range is based on 303 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Chico
- “Outstanding customer service. I definitely would recommend Gills Motorworks to anyone seeking help with a vehicle or even just an oil change.” — customer of Gills Motorworks
- “They were thorough with diagnosis and communication, timely with the repair, and made me feel like I was in safe hands.” — customer of Chico CAR Care
- “John went out of his way to diagnose the problem and provide knowledgeable feedback about options and prices moving forward.” — customer of Affordable Automotive
- “Amazing service, respectable owner/staff, and honest diagnostic testing including pricing and quotes.” — customer of A & T Auto Care
- “In fact, the mechanic and the people that work there were also very nice and knowledgeable they really took care of me.” — customer of L.E. Automotive
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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