Servicing my LR4 without breaking the bank – any tips?

[albertavian]

I've owned my LR4 for about two years now and absolutely love it for the family and weekend trips, but I have to be honest, the running costs have been way higher than I anticipated when I bought it, especially when it comes to routine maintenance like oil changes, brake pads, and those inevitable little fixes that seem to pop up every few months. I've been going to the dealership for services because I figured they know the cars best and it would help with resale value, but my last visit for a standard service came out to nearly 5,000 dirhams which just felt insane for what they actually did, and I'm starting to question whether that premium is really worth it or if I'm just paying for the fancy waiting room and coffee. A colleague of mine who also drives a Land Rover mentioned that he switched to an independent garage in Musaffah and has been paying almost half of what the dealer charges for the same quality work, which definitely caught my attention because I'm all for saving money as long as the work is done properly. I'm thinking of making the switch myself because I really can't justify those dealer prices anymore, especially since the car is out of warranty anyway and there's no real benefit to sticking with them. Does anyone know a place that offers Affordable Land Rover Maintenance in Musaffah? I'm not looking for the cheapest option out there because I know these cars need proper care, but I'd love to find somewhere that strikes a good balance between cost and quality without cutting corners.