J&L Automotive

J&L Automotive is what it calls "a full service auto repair shop," based at 1914 E Houston in Marshall, Texas. You bring the RV to its shop. Car and truck repair is its main trade, and RV work is one line on a long list, so when you call, ask for whoever handles motor homes and trailers. The business has been family owned and operated in Marshall for 15 years.

Under RV Repair & Service, it names motor homes and trailers. The systems on its list that apply to an RV are air conditioning, batteries, starters and alternators, electrical repairs and diagnostics, trailer wiring, brakes, anti-lock brakes, shocks, alignment, exhaust, radiators, oil leaks, transmission services and pre-trip inspections. Nothing on that list names refrigerators, slide-outs, generators or roofs, so ask about those before you drive in.

It does not publish an hourly rate or any RV pricing, so ask for a price on your job before the rig comes in. The shop says "Most Extended Warranties Accepted," which matters if your rig is under an extended warranty. Emergency after-hours towing is available, and it has its own tow truck that can pick up a vehicle from any location. Ask whether that covers a motor home or trailer, since its towing is described for vehicles. No hours are listed, so call first.

No RV-specific certifications, licensing or insurance statement is given, so ask what training the person working on your rig has. Google rates it 4.8 stars from 359 reviews.

This is a good fit for an RV owner who can drive the motor home or trailer to Marshall and needs air conditioning, electrical, brake or trailer wiring work. A traveler with a stranded slide-out or a dead refrigerator should find a tech who lists those systems first.