Looks like I'll be relocating to Abu Dhabi for work in the next couple months, currently based in Dubai so I'm used to the garage scene here but have no idea what things are like over there. My car's getting older and I know it's gonna need some attention soon, probably suspension work and definitely a new battery before next summer hits. I've been trying to do some research on what to expect cost wise and found this site that actually compares maintenance expenses across different cities in the UAE, which is pretty handy. According to their data, the average garage labor rates in Abu Dhabi seem a bit different from what I pay here, looks like some things might be slightly cheaper but hard to tell without actually experiencing it. Just wondering if anyone here has experience with garages in both places and can confirm if there's much difference? I drive a Patrol so parts are usually easy to find but labor adds up quick, especially if you don't know where to go. Would appreciate any recommendations for honest places in Abu Dhabi too, always better to go somewhere someone's actually tried rather than guessing.
