I'm planning to drive my 2018 540i from Abu Dhabi to Salalah next month and I want to get the car fully checked before putting all those highway miles on it. The dealership quoted me nearly 3,000 dirhams for a "comprehensive trip inspection" which just seems insane for looking at belts, hoses, and fluids. I've been considering an independent option instead, and a few people online mentioned that finding a Trusted BMW Workshop Abu Dhabi that specializes in these B58 engines could save me a lot of money without cutting corners. I just don't want to end up with a place that misses something critical like a water pump that's about to fail or a weak battery that leaves me stranded in the middle of nowhere. Has anyone here taken their BMW to a good independent shop in Mussafah or around the city for pre-trip work? How did the quality compare to the dealer? I'm not trying to be cheap, I just think 3k for an inspection is ridiculous. Would love to hear real experiences before I decide. Thanks.
