Finally found someone who actually understands my Porsche's quirks
I've had my 911 for about three years now and honestly, as much as I love driving it, finding a workshop that truly gets these cars has been an absolute nightmare since I moved to Abu Dhabi. The dealer charges eye-watering rates for even basic stuff and the independent places I tried either didn't have the right diagnostic equipment or treated it like just another car, which with a Porsche is definitely not the case. I had this persistent issue with the PDK transmission feeling jerky in stop-start traffic and a couple of shops told me it needed a full rebuild, which I knew couldn't be right because the car only has 60,000 kilometers on it. A friend who tracks his GT3 recommended I check out this place in Musaffah and honestly, from the moment I walked in, I could tell it was different. The guys there actually knew the common issues with these cars, had the proper PIWIS diagnostic tool, and took the time to explain what was going on rather than just throwing parts at it. Turned out it was just a software adaptation reset and a transmission fluid service with the correct fluid, and the car has been perfect ever since. It's such a relief to finally have a workshop I can trust with my car, and I'm honestly kicking myself for not finding them sooner. I've since taken my wife's Cayenne there for a service and they were just as thorough with that too. If you own a German or exotic car and you've been struggling to find somewhere competent, I'd really recommend giving them a call. Exotic Auto Services Abu Dhabi's trusted name for exotic car repairs is well deserved from what I've seen, and it's honestly changed my whole experience of owning a performance car here. Anyway, just wanted to share my positive experience because I know how frustrating it can be trying to find the right place for these cars.