Tedious Repairs
2695 Highway 32 Chico, CA 95973 | (530) 826-4275

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Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)

When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away.  Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low, and r...
Published on: Aug 31, 2025

What Tedious Repairs Customers Should Know

There are some things Tedious Repairs customers should know about automotive service and repair in Chico. First and foremost, Tedious Repairs cares about you and your family's safety. And they really ...
Published on: Jul 27, 2025

Don't Be a Stranger

You wouldn't walk into a different dentist's office every time you needed a tooth looked at.  You wouldn't pick out someone at random every time you needed your hair cut.  And on Tax Day?&nb...
Published on: Jun 22, 2025

No Two Are Alike (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs)

You've just taken your vehicle in to figure out why the air conditioning isn't working.  You remember a friend of yours just had to get a new evaporator, and your service advisor has told you it'...
Published on: Mar 16, 2025

Mirror, Mirror (Door Mirror Problems)

You've probably seen them lying around at the side of the road: someone's outside rearview mirror that's been knocked off by a driver’s not-so-perfect driving.  And you realize the person w...
Published on: Nov 17, 2024

A Few "Key" Facts (Ignition Key Issues)

You expect your key to turn in your vehicle's ignition.  But sometimes it won't, and that's a problem, whether you're trying to start your vehicle or trying to leave it.  Several things can...
Published on: Sep 22, 2024

Prevent Costly Repairs

You’ve probably seen auto parts delivery trucks in Chico making their rounds. Every part has a story behind it. Unfortunately, some of the stories are tales of repairs that could have been preve...
Published on: Feb 11, 2024

Certified Technicians

Today’s vehicles are rolling computer networks with multiple processors, sensors, and miles of wiring. The mechanical elements from the suspension to the engine valve train are extremely sophist...
Published on: Jan 26, 2024