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Tedious Repairs : Chico Auto Repair
“I mentioned that I'd be needed rear struts in relatively near future, and he sent me a quote 20 mins after I'd left, which also seemed super reasonable.”
Best Oil Change Places in Chico, CA
24 technicians listed · 12 in Chico · 7 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Lube Express
“Employees are super friendly and do a great job explaining everything being done or need to be done to the car before just doing it and unsurprising you with an unexpected expensive bill.”
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A & T Auto Care
- Pricing
- Inspection
- Smog
“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
- Road Trip
- Drive
- Prius
“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
“Extremely helpful with everything they do, regards to work a shuttle to get to and from the shop or to your home and always checking in on you to make sure you're happy with services.”
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Gary's Automotive
- Diagnosed
- Brakes
- Work
“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 change oil. Some are drive-up quick-lube bays, some are repair shops fitting you in between bigger jobs. What each one says about oil brands, grades and what the price includes comes from its own website.
Area overview: Chico, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 12 are in Chico itself and 12 come from towns including Oroville (5, 24 mi), Paradise (2, 11 mi) and Orland (2, 20 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 3,402 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (95%) and value (89%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "communication" and "fair". 7 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are engine repair (3), oil change (3) and AC & heat repair (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 78 years. 1 offers financing; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 8 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.
Which shops listed for Chico offer an oil change coupon?
8 of the 24 shops on this page currently list one. Oil changes are the loss leader of this trade, so an advertised price almost always means conventional oil, a basic filter and a quantity cap. Ask what the same visit costs with the oil your car actually takes.
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Jiffy Lube
“Just got my oil changed here the other day and they of course let me know everything else my car needed and what would need to be done in the future as well as letting me know which ones are most important.”
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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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C & M Automotive
- Transmission
- Work
- Communication
“After attempting to find a legitimate Subaru mechanic (3) and being taken to the Cleaners, I, was soooo HAPPY to receive Superior Service at a Realistic Rate....”
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Spencer Automotive
- Quality
- Trust
- Oil
“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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L.E. Automotive
- Oil
- Fluid
- Family
“I know it sounds so good to be true, but trust me I compared and called every automotive place in Chico because I needed a second opinion just coz' I wasn't justified on how much the other places would charge me.”
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B & M Tune Up
“He also has a great race car.”
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Dave Barrett Automotive
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
“They have great service wonderful people treat you like a human being and doesn't charge an arm and a leg usually only charges a fair price like any other what does amazing work”
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Dutters Automotive
- Mechanic
- Truck
“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.”
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Orland Tires
- Rim
- Prices
- Trip
“I was in a bind very low on cash and had a blown tire drove to them hoping they would help me out and they did even after i offered to give them my rim from my car since i didn't have that much money to pay them and they refused it i like a business ...”
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Lakeside Auto & Diesel Repair Shop
- Mechanic
- Price
- Fair
“It's a shame that so many local shops mislead and take advantage of customers, so it's very refreshing to know that you can still get quality automotive repair from an honest, and trustworthy shop.”
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Butte Valley Automotive
- Truck
- Communication
- Inspection
“Josh completed the work very quickly, actually got the car smogged for me, washed it, and then, since I live very nearby and had no ride, picked me up and drove me back to the shop.”
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Oroville Motors Inc
- AC
- Prices
- Vehicle
“I wouldn't know if I was over charged or paid the correct amount since I don't know a thing about cars, but I was happy with my estimate and ending price, especially for as fast as they got it done and not having to organize a ride or sit in a shop a...”
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A J Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Prices
- Fair
“Aj is amazing me and my family have been going to him for years I recommend him to everyone he's honest and goes the extra mile to help anyone he can I will not go anywhere else he's helped my family out a lot he does an amazing job”
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Assured Automotive
“They have a business to run and it's hard to compete with large companies to keep qualified workers, they are only a small family business helping lots of people daily!”
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Braun's Auto Service and Ridge Transmission
- Brakes
- Cost
- Work
“They did the work that needed to be done quickly and efficiently, they informed me of everything that needed to be replaced before they proceeded with the work and Sean, the representative was very informative, courteous, and was treated with respect...”
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Auto Masters Automotive
- Price
- Driving
“Not only did the people at Auto Masters have us back on the road in record time but they went above and beyond in human kindness offering us a place to wait, including the pets, but even offering to give us a ride for coffee.”
Oil Change Services in Chico, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$36
Maximum cost
$193
National Average
$73
$47
$100
Fair price range is based on 259 cost profiles
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