Our Services

What Cars Do We Work On?

Services | Chico Car Care First and foremost we are Toyota Lexus specialists. We take the title seriously. To us it means we are the "Best of the Best". Only a few shops in the Country can rival our experience and skill in these two Makes.
With Honda and Acura we are approaching the "Best of the Best" status. You will be hard pressed to find a Honda Acura shop with the skills we offer. You won't be disappointed by our service.
We also work on most other makes and models of cars and trucks with the exception of some European vehicles. The finely honed skills we posses apply to everything we do. Many times we have fixed vehicles that have been to other shops repeatedly for the same concern. Don't be afraid to call about any of your vehicles. We will provide superior service.

Extras

Waiting Area
Shopping Nearby

Open Evenings
Shuttle Service

Dining Nearby
Early-Bird Drop-Off

National Warranty Program

Electrical and Electronic Systems
- Battery Service
  Description: Service the battery.
- Battery, Replace
  Description: Replace the battery
- Replace Battery Cable
  Description: Replace battery cable
- Dashboard Warning Lamp Verification
  Description: The problem associated with the dashboard warning lamp will be tested and verified.
- Electrical Circuit Check
  Description: Check electrical circuits for shorts or open circuits.
- Headlamp, Replace (Sealed Beam)
  Description: Remove and Replace Headlamp (Sealed Beam)
- Headlamp, Replace Bulb (Composite)
  Description: Remove and Replace Composite Headlamp (Bulb)
- Interior/Exterior Lighting Repair Estimate
  Description: Repair an electrical problem in the interior or exterior lighting system
- Power Locks Repair Estimate
  Description: Repair an electrical or mechanical problem in the power locks system
- Power Sunroof Repair Estimate
  Description: Repair an electrical or mechanical problem with the sunroof
- Power Window Repair Estimate
  Description: Repair an electrical or mechanical problem in the power window system
- Repair Rear Defogger Grid
  Description: Repair Rear Defogger Grid
- Replace Backup Light Switch
  Description: Remove and Replace Backup Light Switch
- Replace Brake Light Switch
  Description: Remove and Replace Brake Light Switch
- Replace Circuit Breaker(s)
  Description: Remove and Replace Circuit Breaker(s)
- Replace Coolant Temperature Sender
  Description: Remove and Replace Coolant Temperature Sender
- Replace Dimmer Switch
  Description: Remove and Replace Dimmer Switch
- Replace Emergency Flasher
  Description: Remove and Replace Emergency Flasher
- Replace Fuel Gauge Sender
  Description: Remove and Replace Fuel Gauge Sender
- Replace Fuse(s)
  Description: Remove and Replace Fuse(s)
- Replace Fusible Link(s)
  Description: Remove and Replace Fusible Link(s)
- Replace Headlight Switch
  Description: Remove and Replace Headlight Switch
- Replace Heater Blower Switch
  Description: Remove and Replace Heater Blower Switch
- Replace High Mount Stop Light Bulb
  Description: Remove and Replace High Mount Stop Light Bulb
- Replace Horn Relay
  Description: Remove and Replace Horn Relay
- Replace Ignition Switch
  Description: Remove and Replace Ignition Switch
- Replace Light Bulb
  Description: Remove and Replace Light Bulb
- Replace Oil Pressure Sender
  Description: Remove and Replace Oil Pressure Sender
- Replace Park Brake Light Switch
  Description: Remove and Replace Park Brake Light Switch
- Replace Power Lock Actuator
  Description: Remove and Replace Power Lock Actuator
- Replace Power Lock Switch
  Description: Remove and Replace Power Lock Switch
- Replace Power Seat Motor
  Description: Remove and Replace Power Seat Motor
- Replace Power Seat Switch
  Description: Remove and Replace Power Seat Switch
- Replace Power Window Motor
  Description: Remove and Replace Power Window Motor
- Replace Power Window Switch
  Description: Remove and Replace Power Window Switch
- Replace Rear Window Defogger Switch
  Description: Remove and Replace Rear Window Defogger Switch
- Replace Rear Wiper Washer Switch
  Description: Remove and Replace Rear Wiper Washer Switch
- Replace Starter Solenoid
  Description: Remove and Replace Starter Solenoid
- Replace Turn Signal Flasher
  Description: Remove and Replace Turn Signal Flasher
- Replace Turn Signal Switch
  Description: Remove and Replace Turn Signal Switch
- Replace Voltage Regulator
  Description: Remove and Replace Voltage Regulator
- Replace Windshield Wiper Motor
  Description: Remove and Replace Windshield Wiper Motor
- Replace Windshield Wiper Switch
  Description: Remove and Replace Windshield Wiper Switch
- Replace Windshield Wiper Washer Pump
  Description: Remove and Replace Windshield Wiper Washer Pump
Axle / CV Joint Repair (FWD)
- Axle Assembly, Replace FWD
  Description: Replace the FWD axle assembly.
- CV Joint Boot, Replace FWD
  Description: Replace the front-wheel drive Constant Velocity (CV) joint boot
- CV Joint, Replace FWD
  Description: Replace a front-wheel drive Constant Velocity (CV) joint assembly.
- Inspect Front-Wheel Drive Axles
  Description: Inspect FWD axles for damage to CV boots and CV joints.
Brakes: Standard or ABS
- Parking Brake, Adjust
  Description: The emergency or parking brake is used simply to hold the vehicle stationary while parked.
- Anti-Lock Brake System Drive Cycle Diagnostic
  Description: Perform an anti-lock brake system drive cycle test per the manufacturers recommended procedure.
- Anti-Lock Brake System Electrical Diagnostic
  Description: Diagnose the anti-lock brake system electrical faults using the manufacturers recommended procedure.
- Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp Diagnostic
  Description: Perform an anti-lock brake system warning lamp diagnostic test per the manufacturers recommended procedure.
- Base Brake Leak Check
  Description: Trace and diagnose the source of the fluid leak in the base brake system.
- Brake Job, Four Wheel
  Description: Replace the front and rear friction materials. Reface rotors/drums.
- Brake Job, Front
  Description: Replace the front friction materials and reface the rotors.
- Brake Job, Front (Rotor Replacement Required)
  Description: Replace the front friction materials and replace the rotors.
- Brake Job, Rear (Disc)
  Description: Replace the rear friction materials and reface the rear rotors.
- Brake Job, Rear (Drum)
  Description: Replace brake shoes, resurface drum and bleed hydraulic system.
- Brake System Inspection
  Description: Remove the wheels and drums; inspect brake friction materials, master cylinder, brake lines, calipers.
- Flush the brake system
  Description: Remove old brake fluid and reinstall new fuild, bleed air from the system and check for leaks,test drive.
- Rebuild the front brake calipers
  Description: Remove the calipers and replace the pistons and seals, reinstall, bleed the air from the system and test drive.
- Rebuild the rear brake calipers
  Description: Remove the calipers and replace the pistons and seals, reinstall, bleed the air from the system and test drive.
- Rebuild the rear wheel cylinders
  Description: Remove the rear wheel cylinders and replace the seals and piston, bleed the air from the system and test drive.
- Replace Master Cylinder
  Description: Replace the master cylinder and bleed the brake system.
- Replace the brake booster
  Description: Remove and replace the brake booster, bleed the air from the system and test drive.
- Replace the brake fluid hose-hoses
  Description: Remove and replace the defective brake hose-hoses, bleed the air from the system and test drive.
- Replace the brake proportioning valve
  Description: Remove and replace the brake fluid proportioning valve, bleed the air from the system and test drive.
- Replace the front brake calipers
  Description: Remove and replace the front brake calipers, bleed the air from the system and test drive.
- Replace the parking brake cables
  Description: The emergency or parking brake is used simply to hold the vehicle stationary while parked.
- Replace the rear brake calipers
  Description: Remove and replace the rear brake calipers, bleed the air from the system and test drive.
- Replace the rear wheel cylinders
  Description: Remove the wheel cylinders and replace, bleed the air from the system and test drive.
Engine: Diagnostics and Performance
- Alternator, Replace
  Description: Remove and replace the alternator (generator).
- Alternator, Replace
  Description: Remove and replace the alternator (generator).
- Charging System Check
  Description: Using the proper test equipment, the battery, Charging System Check, Perform Battery Draw Test
- Perform Battery Draw Test
  Description: Perform battery Draw Test.Perform Battery Draw Test
- Perform Battery Load Test
  Description: Perform battery Load Test
- Perform Battery Load Test
  Description: Perform battery Load Test
- Perform Voltage Drop Test
  Description: Perform Voltage Drop Test
- Perform Voltage Drop Test
  Description: Perform Voltage Drop Test
- Replace Alternator Belt & Check the Charging System
  Description: Replace the alternator belt and check Replace Alternator Belt & Check the Charging System
- Replace Battery Cable
  Description: Replace battery cable
- Starter, Replace
  Description: Remove and replace the starter motor.
- Starter, Replace
  Description: Remove and replace the starter motor.
- Starting & Charging System Check
  Description: Check the starter motor for proper operation and check the charging system for proper electrical output.
- Starting & Charging System Check
  Description: Check the starter motor for proper operation and check the charging system for proper electrical output.
- Clean IntakeTract/Fuel Delivery System
  Description: Clean deposits from the fuel delivery components and upper intake tract.
- Dual Heated oxygen sensor system (02S) Replacement
  Description: Replace both heated oxygen sensors (02S).
- Dual oxygen sensor system (02S) Replacement
  Description: Replace both oxygen sensors (02S).
- Emissions Repair Diagnosis
  Description: Diagnose the cause of excessive emissions.
- Engine Performance Analysis
  Description: Evaluate the overall performance of the engine.
- Engine Performance Base Idle & Timing Diagnosis
  Description: Check the base timing and perform a spark advance check.
- Engine Performance Base Idle Diagnosis
  Description: Check the base idle speeds, idle stability and roughness conditions.
- Engine Performance Hard Start Cold
  Description: Diagnose the cause of a hard to start cold condition.
- Engine Performance Hard Start Hot Diagnosis
  Description: Diagnose the cause of a hard to start hot condition.
- Engine Performance No Start Diagnosis
  Description: A qualified service technician will check for compression, spark, and fuel delivery to locate the cause of the no st
- Engine Tune Up
  Description: Spark plugs, fuel filter(s) and air filter(s) are normally replaced; Exhaust-gas-recirculation (EGR) System Service
- Fault Code Retrieval and Diagnosis
  Description: Retrieve the fault codes and perform diagnosis per the manufacturers recommended procedure.
- Heated 02 Sensor Replacement
  Description: Replace the heated oxygen sensor (02S).
- Injector Leak Test
  Description: Check for a leaking injector.
- Maintenance Tune Up
  Description: Perform a maintenance Tune Up.
- Oxygen sensor system (02S) Replacement
  Description: Replace the oxygen sensor (02S).
- Perform Diagnostic Circuit Test
  Description: Perform Diagnostic Circuit Test on vehicle engine control computer
- Perform Engine Compression Test
  Description: Perform engine compression Test
- Perform Engine Power Balance Test
  Description: Check engine for correct cylinder balance ratios
- Perform Fuel Pressure & Volume Test
  Description: Check for proper fuel pressure and volume.
- Perform Injector Balance Test
  Description: Check injectors for proper balance ratios
Engine: Service/Repair
- Replace AIR Feed Pipe(s)
  Description: Remove and Replace AIR feed Pipe(s)
- Replace Air Filter
  Description: Remove and replace the air filter element.
- Replace Camshaft Position Sensor
  Description: Remove and Replace Camshaft Position Sensor
- Replace Canister Purge Valve
  Description: Remove and Replace Canister Purge Valve
- Replace Catalytic Converter
  Description: Remove and Replace Catalytic Converter
- Replace Coolant Temperature Sensor
  Description: Remove and replace the engine coolant temperature sensor.
- Replace Crankshaft Position Sensor
  Description: Remove and Replace Crankshaft Position Sensor
- Replace Distributor Cap
  Description: Remove and Replace Distributor Cap
- Replace Distributor Pick Up Coil
  Description: Remove and Replace Distributor Pick up Coil
- Replace Distributor Rotor
  Description: Remove and Replace Distributor Rotor
- Replace Distributor Vacuum Advance
  Description: Remove and Replace Distributor Vacuum Advance
- Replace EGR Solenoid
  Description: Remove and Replace EGR Solenoid
- Replace EGR Valve
  Description: Remove and Replace EGR Valve
- Replace Engine Control Computer
  Description: Remove and Replace engine Control Computer
- Replace Fuel Filter
  Description: Remove and Replace Fuel Filter
- Replace Fuel Injector
  Description: Remove and Replace Fuel Injector
- Replace Fuel Pressure Regulator
  Description: Remove and Replace Fuel Pressure Regulator
- Replace Fuel Pump (In Fuel Tank)
  Description: Remove and Replace In Tank Fuel Pump
- Replace Ignition Cable Set
  Description: Remove and replace the ignition cable set.
- Replace Ignition Coil
  Description: Remove and Replace Ignition Coil
- Replace Ignition Distributor
  Description: Remove and Replace Ignition Distributor Assembly
- Replace Ignition Module
  Description: Remove and replace the ignition module/igniter box.
- Replace Intake Air Temperature Sensor
  Description: Remove and replace the intake air temperature sensor.
- Replace MAF Sensor
  Description: Remove and Replace MAF Sensor
- Replace Vehicle Speed Sensor
  Description: Remove and replace the vehicle speed sensor.
- Reseal/Evac and Recharge A/C System
  Description: Evac A/C system/remove and replace schraeder valves and o'rings then recharge a/c system and recheck for leaks.
- Service Vapor Canister
  Description: Remove and Service Vapor Canister
- Adjust Valves
  Description: Check and adjust valves per manufacturers recommendations
- Cooling System Check
  Description: Pressure test the cooling system. Ensure proper operation of belts, hoses, fans, and the water pump.
- Cooling System Flush
  Description: Drain coolant, flush the radiator, check the system and install new coolant mix.
- Cooling System Leak Check
  Description: The cooling system, including the cap, will be pressure tested for maintaining the proper pressure.
- Engine Compression Test
  Description: Perform engine compression Test
- Engine Oil Leak Diagnosis
  Description: Locate the source and cause of an engine oil leak.
- Engine Oil Pressure Diagnosis
  Description: Install a pressure gauge and diagnose the cause of low oil pressure.
- Heater Hoses, Replace
  Description: Remove and Replace Heater Hoses
- Pressure Wash Engine
  Description: Pressure Wash Engine
- Replace Engine Intake Manifold or Gasket
  Description: Inspect and Replace engine Intake Manifold or Gasket
- Replace Engine Oil Pan Gasket
  Description: Inspect and Replace engine Oil Pan Gasket
- Replace Rear Main Bearing Seal
  Description: Replace the rear main bearing seal.
- Replace Thermostat/Gasket
  Description: Remove and Replace Thermostat/Gasket
- Replace Timing Belt Tensioner
  Description: Inspect and Replace timing belt Tensioner
- Replace Timing Chain
  Description: Inspect and Replace Timing Chain
- Replace Valve Cover Gaskets
  Description: Replace a pair of valve cover gaskets.
- Replace Water Pump
  Description: Replace the water pump, refill with coolant and pressure check system for leaks.
- Serpentine Belt, Replace
  Description: Remove and replace The Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt.
- Test Engine Oil Pressure
  Description: Test engine Oil Pressure with manual gauge
- Timing Belt, Replace
  Description: Inspect and replace camshaft timing belt
Exhaust Systems
- Replace Engine Exhaust Manifold Gasket(s)
  Description: Inspect and Replace engine Exhaust Manifold Gasket(s)
Heating and Air Conditioning
- Replace the Heater Core
  Description: Replace the heater core, refill with coolant, ensure there are no air pockets, and pressure check system for leaks.
- Air Conditioner or Heater Performance Check
  Description: Clean and disinfect the air conditioning duct system.
- Air Conditioning Compressor Check
  Description: Check the compressor for proper output pressures, leaks and noises.
- Air Conditioning Diagnosis
  Description: Diagnose the cause of an automatic temperature control fault.
- Air Conditioning Drain Cleaning
  Description: Clean the air conditioning drain.
- Air Conditioning Service
  Description: Check the air conditioning system for a full charge, proper operation, and leaks.
- Air Conditioning System Performance Check
  Description: Check the air conditioning system for proper operation, full charge, leaks, and proper outlet temperature.
- Heater Performance Diagnosis
  Description: Check the heater for proper airflow and temperature.
- Heating, Ventilation, or Air Conditioning Blower F
  Description: Check the blower motor for proper operation.
- Replace A/C Belt
  Description: Remove and Replace A/C Belt
- Replace A/C Compressor Clutch
  Description: Remove and Replace A/C Compressor Clutch
- Replace A/C Compressor Idler Pulley
  Description: Remove and Replace A/C Compressor Idler Pulley
- Replace A/C Condenser
  Description: Remove and Replace A/C Condenser
- Replace A/C Evaporator
  Description: Remove and Replace A/C Evaporator
- Replace A/C Expansion Valve
  Description: Remove and Replace A/C Expansion Valve
- Replace A/C Heater Blower Resister
  Description: Remove and Replace A/C Heater Blower Resister
- Replace A/C Heater Fan Switch
  Description: Remove and Replace A/C Heater Fan Switch
- Replace A/C Receiver/Drier
  Description: Remove and Replace A/C Receiver/Drier
- Replace A/C Refrigerant
  Description: Remove and Replace A/C Refrigerant
- Replace AC Compressor
  Description: Remove and replace the air conditioning compressor.
- Replace AC/Heater Blower Motor
  Description: Remove and replace the AC/Heater Blower motor.
- Replace Blower Motor
  Description: Remove and replace the heater/AC blower motor.
- Replace Coolant/Antifreeze
  Description: Remove and Replace Coolant/Antifreeze
- Replace Cooling Fan
  Description: Remove and Replace Cooling Fan
- Replace Fan Belt
  Description: Remove and Replace Fan Belt
- Replace Fan Clutch
  Description: Remove and Replace Fan Clutch
- Replace Heater Control Head
  Description: Remove and Replace Heater Control Head
- Replace Heater Control Valve
  Description: Remove and Replace Heater Control Valve
- Replace Hot Water Control Valve
  Description: Remove and Replace Hot Water Control Valve
- Replace Vapor Canister
  Description: Remove and Replace Vapor Canister
- Replace Rear Wiper Motor
  Description: Remove and Replace Rear Wiper Motor
- Replace Rear Wiper Washer Pump
  Description: Remove and Replace Rear Wiper Washer Pump
- Replace Rear Evaporator
  Description: Remove and Replace Rear Evaporator
- Replace Temperature Sending Unit
  Description: Remove and Replace Temperature Sending Unit
- Replace the Heater Core
  Description: Replace the heater core, refill with coolant, ensure there are no air pockets, and pressure check system for leaks.
Radiator Repair/Replacement
- Replace Radiator
  Description: Replace the radiator, refill with coolant, ensure there are no air pockets, and pressure check system for leaks.
- Radiator Hoses, Replace
  Description: Remove and Replace Radiator Hoses
Preventive Maintenance