Inspections and Maintenance
In-Shop Inspection and Evaluation
TLDR
OCRV Center performs in-shop inspection and evaluation in-shop in Yorba Linda for all RVs, vans, and trailers. Thorough collision estimates, direct insurance billing, and a written estimate before any work.
What does in-shop inspection and evaluation cost, and what is involved?
OCRV Center performs in-shop inspection and evaluation in-shop in Yorba Linda for all RVs, vans, and trailers. Yes. Collision estimates are written after inspection, we bill every major carrier direct, and the work is backed by our warranty.
About In-Shop Inspection and Evaluation
In-Shop Inspection and Evaluation is part of our inspections and maintenance work, performed entirely in-house at our Yorba Linda facility for all RVs, vans, and trailers. We inspect first, write a clear estimate, and document any hidden damage with photos so an insurance claim reflects the real repair rather than a thin first number.
Because we only work on RVs, vans, and trailers, in-shop inspection and evaluation is routine for our technicians. In-shop pre-purchase inspections, annual service, and winterization.
Pre-purchase inspections
Buying a used RV is a major purchase, and the costly problems, water intrusion, delamination, slide and roof issues, and tired systems, are exactly the ones a quick walkthrough misses. We inspect the structure, roof, slides, and systems and give you a written report.
Knowing what you are buying lets you negotiate, plan repairs, or walk away, and it is far cheaper than discovering a hidden roof leak after the sale.
Annual maintenance and winterizing
An RV that sits and then travels rewards regular maintenance: roof and seal inspection, LP and detector checks, system service, and winterization before cold weather. We handle the seasonal service that prevents the big repairs.
Winterizing in particular is cheap insurance, because a single freeze can split lines and crack fittings throughout the plumbing system.
ADAS scans and system checks
Modern vans and chassis carry driver-assist sensors that need to read the road correctly, and a scan verifies they are calibrated and fault-free. We scan and check systems as part of maintenance and after any work that affects them.
Catching a small fault during routine service is always cheaper than discovering it on the road or during a claim.
A written report you can act on
Every inspection ends with a written report that tells you what is sound, what needs attention now, and what to budget for later. On a pre-purchase inspection that report is leverage, letting you negotiate, plan repairs, or walk away with confidence.
We would rather you know exactly what you are buying or maintaining than be surprised by a hidden roof leak or a tired system after the fact.
What affects the cost
The price of in-shop inspection and evaluation depends on the specifics of your vehicle and the extent of the work. The main cost drivers are:
- Inspection depth, from systems check to full pre-purchase
- Vehicle size and number of systems
- Seasonal service and winterization
- ADAS scan and calibration
- Any follow-up repairs the inspection surfaces
- Documentation and written reporting
What is included
A typical job includes:
- In-shop pre-purchase inspection with written report
- Structure, roof, and slide inspection
- Systems and appliance checks
- Annual and seasonal maintenance
- Winterization and de-winterization
- ADAS scan and system verification
Ballpark cost
Here is what in-shop inspection and evaluation typically costs, and what moves the number up or down.
Ballpark cost
Ballpark ranges to help you plan, not a quote. Collision estimates are written after inspection. Final pricing comes from a written estimate after inspection. See full pricing.
| Service | Ballpark | Labor hours |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections and Maintenance | ||
| Pre purchase inspection (full RV systems walk and written report) | $400 to $1,200 | 3 to 6 hours |
| Annual maintenance service | $400 to $2,500 | 3 to 10 hours |
| RV winterization and de-winterization | $250 to $750 | 1 to 4 hours |
| Pre purchase inspection | $300 to $900 | 2 to 4 hours |
| Pre purchase inspection | $250 to $800 | 2 to 4 hours |
| Annual maintenance service | $300 to $1,500 | 2 to 6 hours |
| Pre purchase inspection | $285 to $800 | 2 to 4 hours |
| Pre trip cosmetic and structural body inspection | $250 to $600 | 1 to 3 hours |
These are ballparks to help you plan, not quotes. Final pricing comes from a written estimate after inspection, and insurance-billed work may use carrier-negotiated rates.
Our in-shop process
We run the same transparent process on every repair, from a quick cosmetic fix to a full insurance claim.
Bring it in or file a claim
Drive in for a thorough collision estimate or open an insurance claim. We work direct with every major carrier and handle the paperwork with your adjuster.
Inspection and written estimate
A specialist inspects the vehicle and writes a detailed estimate. Hidden damage is documented with photos so your claim reflects the real repair.
Approval and scheduling
We get carrier approval, order parts, and schedule the work. You get a clear timeline and a point of contact for the whole job.
Repair by specialists
Structural, body, paint, and systems work is performed in-house by techs who only work on RVs, vans, and trailers. No farming the hard parts out.
Quality control and delivery
Every repair is inspected against our standards, color matched, and road-tested where applicable. You pick up a vehicle that looks and works right, backed by our warranty.
Why OCRV Center
What sets our in-shop inspection and evaluation apart is simple: specialists, one roof, and a warranty that means it.
- Specialists, not generalists: structural, fiberglass, slide, paint, and systems work performed in-house by techs who only work on RVs, vans, and trailers.
- The insurance repair expert: we bill every major carrier direct, document hidden damage, and push for the correct repair so your claim covers the real cost.
- Warranty that means it: written workmanship guarantee on all collision repair, plus our systems and paint warranties.
- In-shop only, one standard: everything happens at our 35,000 square foot Yorba Linda facility, with no mobile shortcuts and no sublet surprises.
- Honest, written pricing: thorough collision estimates, ballpark ranges on every page, and a written estimate before any work begins.
Insurance and your claim
You have the right to choose your own repair shop, and the right specialist protects your payout.
We document visible and hidden damage with photos, write a complete estimate, and submit supplements when teardown reveals more, so a thin first estimate does not leave you paying out of pocket. Collision estimates are written after inspection and insurance walk-ins are always welcome.
We bill these carriers direct: Progressive, GEICO, State Farm, AAA SoCal, AAA Enterprises, Mercury, Allstate, American Family, Wawanesa, National General, CSAA, Foremost, Liberty Mutual, Tesla, Cincinnati, AGWS, with direct repair relationships on select carriers. Insurance-billed jobs may use carrier-negotiated rates that differ from our posted retail rates.
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Questions about in-shop inspection and evaluation
Do you do pre-purchase RV inspections?
Yes, in-shop. We inspect the structure, roof, slides, and systems and give you a written report, so you know what you are buying before the costly problems become yours.
Is the inspection mobile or do I bring the RV in?
Inspections are in-shop at our Yorba Linda facility. We do not offer mobile or roadside service, which lets us inspect thoroughly with full equipment.
Can you winterize my RV?
Yes. We winterize and de-winterize in-shop, which prevents the split lines and cracked fittings a freeze causes, and is well worth it on cold Southern California desert nights.
How do I get a quote?
Call us or request an estimate online and bring the vehicle to our Yorba Linda facility. Collision estimates are written after inspection, and final pricing comes from a written estimate after inspection.
Do you offer mobile or on-site repair?
No. All work is performed in-shop at our Yorba Linda facility. This lets us do structural, paint, and systems work to a standard mobile service cannot match. Customers bring their vehicle to us from across Southern California.
Do you work directly with insurance companies?
Yes. We bill every major carrier direct, document hidden damage, and handle the paperwork and supplements. Collision estimates are written after inspection and insurance walk-ins are welcome.
What warranty do you offer?
A written workmanship guarantee on collision repair, a 12 month and 12,000 mile warranty on RV systems and mechanical and electrical work, and a 5 year color match and adhesion warranty on paint.
Bring it in for a thorough collision estimate
Insurance walk-ins welcome. We work direct with every major carrier and back our collision work with a written workmanship guarantee.