RVs are fun to own and use when they’re working properly. But, like cars and other machines, they break down from time to time. And when that happens, repairs are required.
The question is: where can – and should – you go for those repairs? Obviously, there are many repair shops available. However, all of the repair shops accessible to you are not equal. You need to locate the right one to work on your RV.
It’s really not as difficult as you may think. In order to find the best RV repair shop, you need to “qualify” those who work there.
To begin, any RV repair shop you select should have factory certified technicians working there. If the repair shop has such employees, it will proudly and boldly advertise the fact because it is an obvious benefit to any potential customer. Having certified technicians work on your RV ensures that you are having quality work done that will be right the first time.
Other things you can look for involve the shop’s reputation… is it good or is it questionable? Word of mouth endorsements or endorsements that appear in the repair shop’s advertising should help you make your decision. Do not just take the repair shop’s word for it, make sure you see what people who have used their services are saying.
There is always the matter of cost. If the shop that interests you seems to have high prices, you have to decide if the additional cost for repairs is a reasonable extra expense. Remember: if the technicians who will be repairing your RV are factory certified, higher costs may cause short term pain, but long term gain.
Finally, you need to consider location. It seems obvious, but it makes little sense to bring your RV to a repair shop that is on the other side of town. If you have a choice of two or three shops, select the one that is located nearest to your home. That’s just plain, common sense. On a side note, if the best qualified one is a little out of the way it will be worth it because you will get better service and it is less likely that you will have to take your RV back.
Take the steps noted above and your RV will enjoy the benefit of a long working life. You, of course, will profit from it, as well.
