I've only had my car for a year and always taken it to the dealership for basic services. Now it needs some proper work, including brake pads and a coolant flush, and the quote they gave me was way higher than I expected. A colleague suggested I try an independent garage instead, but I have no idea if the quality will be the same. I found an auto repair cost comparison guide online that broke down the difference between dealerships and local workshops here in Abu Dhabi. It explained that dealers have higher overheads and fixed packages, while independents often have more flexible pricing and understand local driving conditions better. For those who have used both, is the price difference really that big, and do independents do just as good a job?