Brought in my vehicle for an alignment, Corey and Austin noticed I was missing my dual mufflers (which I had no idea what that was) they explained it to me and went above and beyond by finding a part and installing it on top of my alignment service. The value of the muffler I needed was $600-$700 but they found a good used one and installed it for a very good affordable price! And Riar helped with all the searching and assuring prices are fit for me. This location is top quality service! Great men who went above and beyond in a timely manner as well!!! read more

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I've been going to AutoTech for a couple years. They have always been incredibly helpful, accommodating of scheduling last minute, and do top-notch work on my VW GTI. Most of all, they haven't pushed for services that aren't needed and warn of potential upcoming maintenance when they see them on the horizon. Very Trustworthly and highly recommended read more

We have had the team at Chico Auto Tech work on multiple of our cars over the last few years and it's always been a great experience. We have an Acura and a Chevy Suburban that they have worked on. They have always done a great job diagnosing the issues in the car and are very fair and up front with their quotes and only do the work that needs to be done. We have never had to take a car back after the repair as they do a great job fixing it correctly the first time around. I would highly recommend Chico Auto Tech if you have any auto repair needs. read more

We've brought a few different cars to these guys and have always done a great job. We had a bought a used civic which had all sorts of problems and Chico auto tech was able to diagnose and fix the issues for us that the dealership didn't disclose to us. They've done our brakes, check engine lights, general tune ups, and 4WD check on our truck. I would highly recommend their work and great customer service. read more

Ben and AutoTech are the best that Chico has to offer and we are so fortunate to have his team to count on when something went amiss with our car. Honest, professional and got us back on the road fast! read more

Recently my daughter's car broke down and after having the car towed to Chico Auto Tech they diagnosed a bad transmission. Ben offered a rebuilt transmission for $7k or used Tranny w/six month warranty for $ 4100. after asking for discount Ben said best he could do is $200 off his mark up ($3900 total) , so I agreed. After a few days I called back and Ben explained he was unable to communicate with the TCM (used Tranny) which is the brain to the tranny and needed a new TCM. My first thought was since the TCM is enclosed inside the tranny it would be covered by the 6 month warranty. I was told know because the TCM was still good but can only be reprogrammed by dealer. After a 5 min search on Google this is common knowledge for GMC vehicles. So the $ went up another $3900. to $4710.30 because Ben had to open up the tranny to put in new TCM which cost $600. I spoke to Ryan on 5/22/2025 he stated, the car was finished again I questioned what was covered with the 6 month tranny warranty and the best I got was the gears. Both Ryan and Ben seemed like nice guys but if I had to do over I would have taken it to Tedious auto in Chico who quoted me $ 6000. for rebuilt tranny install which was 1K less than Chico Auto Tech. I asked Tedious for price on used and they stated they do not install used now I know why. I really didn't feel like I should have had to carry the cost of their learning mistake and still feel the warranty should cover everything inside the tranny. read more

They truly care about their work and their responsibility to their customers. I've worked in sales, retail, and healthcare for nearly 20 years. If there's one thing I know, it's how to spot genuine care vs. someone trying to make a quick buck. I know every time I go to Chico Auto Tech I'm going to get the best quality work at a fair price. Multiple times I've brought my family's cars in for emergency repair, and the notify me of some maintenance that needs to be done. One time it was the shocks that were virtually nonexistent. This last time our brake pads were getting low. If they notice something dangerous they're going to let me know for the safety of me and my family. If I need to wait and come back later, there's no pressure, they're happy to provide a quote so I can come back when I'm ready. The world needs more businesses like Chico Auto Tech: read more

My son had some work done there last year. Chico Auto Tech replaced the battery and alternator. That repair worked well. Now, I needed the receipt for the battery, 8 months later. Mark answered the phone, and was able to pull up the receipt to help me out. He offered to get the battery replace, but I am now out of state. So the shop seems well run and I would go there if I was in in that neighborhood. Thank you Mark! read more

Although they can't work on my truck anymore (because it's an 84 and they only work on vehicles made after the year 2000 ) they always did a great job, got it done fast and have very reasonable pricing read more

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My battery died and a coworker led recommended Chico Auto Tech to me for great service and fair prices. I came in first thing this morning and was helped immediately without appointment. I'm very happy with the service, price, and timely manner that I received here! read more

Fast and courteous service! I appreciated how Mark explained the specifics and answered my questions. They understand folks being on a budget. read more

Long time customer, seeking business elsewhere now. I've taken my vehicles here multiple times and had overall positive experiences. However, one mechanical problem related to the AC took 3 trips to diagnose and fix. After it was ultimately fixed, I called into the shop to have a checkup performed. The new receptionist, Ryan, answered the phone and the work was scheduled. However, his customer service/phone skills were significantly lacking, leading me to believe they didn't want my business anymore. I called back after getting scheduled elsewhere, and cancelled. Jump forward to the current situation. The hood has not been lifted since the AC was worked on, and the power steering fluid reservoir, which is secured by 3 bolts, was free floating without ANY bolts reattached. I called the shop, and spoke to Ryan. He asked I bring the vehicle in to look at it. Really?? It's 3 bolts. I'm on day 12 of 14 hr shifts working the fire. I don't have time for that. I will order the missing bolts myself, and save the headache of dealing with this new receptionist. My business has gone elsewhere. It's a shame because Mark and Ben are genuinely nice guys. read more

Best mechanics in chico, especially for German cars, wouldn't trust my car with anyone else.

This is my first ever review for anything but I felt like sharing my experience with others who are looking for an honest, customer friendly, expert auto repair shop. I had my 2002 silverado towed to Chico AutoTech for unknown problems. They diagnosed, fixed, and explained the situation. I was impressed with their customer service in all areas, from the initial call to picking up my truck. I would highly recommend them!! Thanks guys!!! read more

Great auto shop with honest, friendly mechanics. I was referred here by another mechanic and Chico to fix a small technical issue with my car and I was in and out in just a little over an hour. Ben was friendly, efficient, and super honest. I definitely recommend stopping by Chico Auto Tech with car issues- great service and quality mechanic work! read more

I have taken my car and my boyfriend's car into this shop a few times now, and I feel like I have received nothing but the best. Ben is the greatest. I am college student that is far from home, and I was worried about finding a shop to go to because I didn't want to get screwed over. I have found my new go to car shop. They make you feel comfortable and definitely try finding the greatest deal for you, and I have never felt like I was being overcharged. They explain everything going on to you and make sure you are understanding what is going on. They make sure your car is safe when they give it back, and they mean it when they say they care about your safety. They have always been able to work with us. A solid 12/10 place. read more

Hola I came down to Chico auto tech the other day, the job/service on my vehicle was a transmission fuild flush. Drop off was at 9 vehicle was all set with in 5 hrs,my first time having my vehicles transmission fluid flush, I asked few questions and they were knowledgeable, The staff are honest they showed integrity in and out come check them out good people, take care peace and love read more

So I've been driving my 98 Camry for about two years thinking my AC is broken. I called around town and my first place was solid booked for weeks. My second choice was Chico auto tech. Got a price quote from the owner for AC and it's the same around town. He calls me the following day and says that I have AC. My AC is fine. Didn't charge me a thing for checking my car out. I'm pissed that I drove it without AC in during the hot summer days for about two years BUT I'm also VERY thankful that I found a HONEST and ETHICAL auto repair shop in town. read more

First off, this is my first YELP review ever, and I am writing it because I have been moved to. I have never been treated so kindly and honestly by an auto shop in my life. Mark and Ben are the two guys who make up Chico Auto Tech. Both of these guys serve as the example of, not only how to fix your car, but how to treat the people that drive them. They will treat you with respect. They will not overcharge you. They will work with you. They listen to you, and do their absolute best to diagnose and fix the problem with your car. If I ever have car trouble in Northern California again, without a doubt, I will bring it back here. I do not live in Chico, but my girlfriend and I were on our way out of Chico when our 1980 Vanagon began "bucking". I dropped the van off, and Ben was welcoming, attentive, engaged and understanding. He let us explain the situation, as well as what we knew, and what we didn't. Mark was the one who eventually worked on the van, but it was nice to know that just because he would not be the one working on the van, did not mean that he did not care about the issue. I can not thank Mark and Ben enough for what they have done for us. If you want your car diagnosed correctly, fixed properly, and the confidence to drive away knowing your machine is in tip-top shape, take your car to Chico Auto Tech, you will be as thankful as I am today. More importantly, if you have a history of being treated poorly, you will have a renewed faith in the auto-shop industry. read more

Best experience EVERY TIME.... If I could give these people a 10 star rating I would!!!! I have had lots of cars smoged here and A++ every time. I just took my 2007 Chevy Tahoe there due to it starting to sway massively on windy roads and they found an amazing sway bar kit and installed and now my Tahoe is DOING AMAZING on windy roads. Thanks for the honest and great work guys!!!! read more

The people who work here are so friendly and very helpful. I took my car in not knowing anything about really what was broken on my car, and really, cars in general. They were very helpful in taking the time to explain how my engine worked, what was wrong, and how they were going to go about fixing it. I will definitely be recommending Chico Auto Tech to all of my family and friends. read more

I have had Benjamin Chester work on my cars a few times before he opened this facility. To say he is honest and hard working is an understatement. He takes the time to explain what he is doing while working with the customers knowledge base. He will explain cost options and always look to help someone out. Every job he has done on my each of my cars has been more than fairly priced, either at or below estimate, and usually ready is a more than timely manner. Having known Ben closely for many years I do not hesitate to vouch for his moral character. He is a Chico born family man who is invested in our community at many levels. You will not regret going to Ben for any of your vehicular needs. read more

I was getting frustrated with the dealership and found a card on my window offering a 15% on a oil change. Perfect timing at I needed a front bearing replaced. So I called to see what they could do. I have a very busy schedule and travel a lot but they accommodated me. They did great work, stayed in touch and even performed a follow up customer service call to see that all is good. The icing on the cake was that I saved $150 over the dealership quote. Ben and Mark will get all of my business going forward. read more

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Chico Auto Tech has taken care of several vehicles of ours over the years--from routine maintenance to big-ticket diagnostics and repairs. Ben, Mark, Ryan and team have the integrity and know-how you want in a auto shop. Clear communicators, highly ethical, knowledgeable, skilled, and fairly priced... what more could you ask for in a mechanic?! read more

Great shop! I was on my way back to SoCal and alternator blew out around 4:45. Called and they were able to have an appointment ready bright and early. The mechanic looked at my car, and even showed me a leak which he was able to fix on spot. So rare to be shown the problem! They also put the inspection fee towards the cost to fix the alternator. Car was fixed within 2 hours for which I am very grateful! Highly recommend! read more

I arrived in Chico on business for the day. My Audi was misfiring and the engine light was blinking. I stopped at one shop that was too busy to diagnose the problem. Fortunately, the owner of that shop was a class guy and he told me Chico Auto Tech had just opened for business and the two techs there are great guys. I took his recommendation and brought my car to their shop. They explained their process and offered a conservative approach, no promises. They followed through and came in under the estimate. They diagnosed the problem, made the repair and offered some long term solutions and preventative maintenance. I recommend giving these guys a try. read more

Called in about a check engine light earlier. Receptionist laughed when I asked if I could bring my car in. Didn't seem very professional at all. Have had much better experiences at other auto shops. read more

I had to come on to yelp, because I couldn't recommend Chico Auto Tech more. They are great people, so kind, helpful, and knowledge. The best customer service I have ever received, they knew exactly what they were doing and they are reliable! I highly recommend them if your car needs a little TLC. read more

Got us in same day. Diagnosed and repaired the car in a few hours. Other places wanted us to leave it all day. Quite knowledgeable. Fair pricing and conscientious mechanic. Highly recommended to VW owners! read more

First off I'd like to mention Chico Auto Tech has great customer service, very friendly, professional and know the inconvenience of a broken down vehicle. The technicians were great, they worked hard to diagnose the issues, fix them right, as quickly as possible to get our life back to normal. It's been hard to find a good Diesel mechanic but I wouldn't take mine anywhere else, now that I've found Chico Auto Tech. read more

Very courteous and professional shop, but after paying $150 in diagnostic fees, they still could not figure out what was wrong with my car. So I am back to square one and out a bit of money, as well. read more

I was recommended to go here by another mechanic and it was by far the best experience I've ever had! I will not go anywhere else as long as I'm in Chico. I highly recommend you go here you definitely will not find better. read more

Let me start off by saying Ben and Mark are 2 of the nicest mechanics I've ever met, and my dad is a mechanic, so I've met a lot of them. Lol I brought my VW Golf here about a month ago to diagnose a coolant leakage issue, and found I had plenty more wrong with my car I didn't even know about. Ben was very thorough, and SHOWED me every problem my car had, while explaining what the problems meant. He didn't just expect me to take his word for it. He made sure I saw everything that needed fixed, and understood what the issues were causing. After diagnosing the issues, he gave me an estimate and I was pleasantly surprised at the cost. I was expecting to pay dearly, but the price was reasonable for specialized repairs. After he got started, he came across across a couple of other issues and called immediately to keep me updated and ask what I'd like him to do. He even changed my oil and replaced my poor, worn out wiper blades. About 2 weeks after picking my car up, through no fault of Ben's, my fuel pump went out and I was back in the shop. They took care of the problem quickly, and again, gave me the best service and fairest prices I've ever gotten. After my experience with Chico Auto Tech, I will NEVER take my car anywhere else. These guys have more than earned my trust and respect. I'm so happy I found them. It seems like a task to find an honest, kind mechanic these days that doesn't patronize you or try to rip you off. Thank you, Ben and Mark! My car is driving better than when I first bought it! I'm so happy. read more

1st time customer. Dropped by for a quick smog test and figured the old car could use an oil change at the same time. Ryan had me in and out of there in no time. I asked about getting some more work done in the future and they said as per Toyota recommendations it didn't require it so not needed. They didn't try to sell me anything, it was awesome. Mark, Ben and Ryan were really friendly as well and they had good coffee. Thanks again I'll be back. read more

Ben & Mark are amazing life savers!! Honest, good guys doing incredible work!! I'm never going any where else!!

It's never fun when you have to take your car into the shop. However, every time I've been to Chico Auto Tech, Mark and Ben have been an absolute pleasure and make sure you feel comfortable with them working on your car. They get the work done quickly and with integrity and fairness. They are quick to respond to phone calls and emails and know what they're doing. I highly recommend them for any work you need on your vehicle. read more

Very friendly and knowledgeable, willing to talk to me about what my car needed. It was a pleasurable experience!

Seems redundant to add to the already stellar reviews, but truly Ben and Mark are incredible. Incredibly nice, incredibly honest, incredibly hard working, and incredibly knowledgeable. They helped us out in a pinch with our '87 vanagon. We are just so grateful and feel so well taken care of. These guys deserve your business. Thank you, Chico Auto Tech!!!! read more

My girlfriend has taken her vehicle here a couple of times. These guys are extremely helpful. They stayed open late so she could pick up her car after work and took the time to explain the repairs they performed. Honest, knowledgeable and efficient, pretty much what you're looking for in a repair shop. Highly recommended. read more

Chico Auto Tech is ran by very kind and straight forward owners. Mark and Ben were very helpful when I went in for an oil change. Turns out I needed an alignment and two new front tires. They didn't try and force me into buying from them, they kindly recommend a few places to check out. I am very happy to have found an oil change place where I know I can trust them with my car. Thank you for your amazing service!!!! read more