Power Automotive

Power Automotive is an auto repair shop based in Santa Clarita, California, that also works on RVs. You bring the rig to its shop at 18932 1/2 Soledad Canyon Rd rather than having a tech come to you.

It works on RV pre-trip inspections, preventative maintenance, oil and filter changes, suspension and steering repair, and electrical service and repair. The shop recommends checking for leaks, having brakes inspected, and getting the oil changed on a regular basis to keep a rig from breaking down on the road, which matters most before a long trip when a small problem is easier to catch at home than three states away.

There is no published trip fee or hourly rate, so ask about cost when you call. The shop offers after hours drop off, so you can leave the RV even outside its posted hours of Monday through Friday 8 to 5 and Saturday 8 to 3. It also offers financing for larger repair bills.

All work carries a 2 year, 24,000 mile warranty on parts and labor, which covers you if something fails again down the road. The shop has been open since 1998 and holds ASE certification, a mark that its technicians have met a recognized standard for auto repair training. Google rates it 4.7 stars from 147 reviews.

This is a good fit for an owner near Santa Clarita who wants a pre-trip once-over or routine maintenance done at a shop with a warranty, rather than a traveler stranded far from home needing a mobile fix.