My car finally hit the end of its warranty period and I'm trying to decide where to take it for its upcoming service. The dealer has done everything so far, but the costs are always high and they push for extras. A friend suggested trying an independent garage, but I'm not sure if the quality will be the same. I found a really helpful resource (https://kuwaittales.com/dealership-vs-local-car-service-abu-dhabi/) online that breaks down the pros and cons of both options here in Abu Dhabi. It explains things like dealer technicians having brand specific training, but independents often having more flexible pricing and understanding local climate effects better. It also mentioned that many independent workshops now have proper diagnostic tools. For those who have made the switch, how did you find a good independent and how do the costs really compare?