John Kent Auto and Truck Repair

John Kent Auto and Truck Service is an auto, truck and diesel repair shop based in Annapolis, Maryland. It is a bring-it-to-the-shop operation: you bring your motorhome to its bay on Crownsville Road rather than having a tech come to you.

The shop works on brake systems, engines, transmissions, tires, suspensions, pumps and electronics on motorhomes, gas or diesel, big or small. Its RV menu covers standard upkeep like oil changes, tire rotations, radiator flushes, belts, hoses and batteries, along with heavier jobs such as clutch repair and replacement, suspension adjustment, pump replacement, valve and piston maintenance, and diesel engine repair and replacement. It also handles computer diagnostics and full brake repair, and says it takes emergency repairs for RV owners who run into trouble while traveling.

No trip fee, diagnostic fee or hourly rate is published, so ask about those when you call. The shop is open weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and closed weekends. It offers Net 30 on all services and repairs, which matters if you need a little room before the bill is due.

Its technicians are ASE Certified, and as a JASPER Engines installer it backs engine, transmission and differential replacements with a 3 year, 100,000 mile nationwide warranty, useful if a big-ticket repair is what brought you in. The shop has been in Annapolis since 1981. Google rates it 4.4 stars from 53 reviews.

This is a good fit for a motorhome owner near Annapolis who can get the rig to a shop and wants an established, ASE-certified crew for everything from routine maintenance to a major engine or transmission job.