Planning car service and repair in Al Quoz, Dubai? Here are our published price guides in one place, covering servicing, oil changes, AC, brakes, batteries, tyres, suspension, gearbox, engine, electrical, body and detailing. Every figure is a sourced AED guide linked to the service page that explains it.
How much does car service and repair cost in Dubai?
As a guide, a minor car service in Dubai costs about AED 350 to 900 and a major service AED 900 to 2,500, including VAT. Repairs run from about AED 100 for a diagnostic scan to five figures for an engine rebuild. Mechanics in Al Quoz inspects free and quotes in writing first. Warranty work stays with your UAE dealer.
Written and reviewed by the Mechanics workshop team, Al Quoz. Last updated 16 October 2026.
Servicing
Car service prices in Dubai for oil change, minor and major
Three levels of routine work, from oil and filter to the full scheduled service. Compare the itemised list, not the package name.
Gearbox, engine and suspension repair costs in Dubai
Bigger jobs with wider ranges, because the fault decides the work. The bars sit on a stepped AED scale so a ball joint and an engine rebuild fit on one chart.
Steering starts lower. Our steering repair page lists tie rod ends from about AED 370, a repairable rack from about AED 630 and rack replacement from about AED 1,260.
Cosmetic work is priced per panel, per wheel or per car, and the condition under the paint decides the real number. Photos on WhatsApp get a first opinion, and the workshop gives a firm quote.
Body prices depend on the damage behind the paint.
A V8 holds more oil and coolant than a four cylinder, and premium brands use pricier parts and approved fluids. The same job can cost far more on one car than another.
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Parts choice
Genuine, OEM and quality aftermarket parts can differ widely for the same position. We quote the options side by side so you choose.
03
Access and labour time
Some parts sit behind others. An internal clutch slave cylinder may need the gearbox out, so a small part can mean a big labour line.
04
What else is worn
Seized bolts, a weeping seal or a worn mount found during the job add cost. We stop, show you and ask before adding anything.
05
Fluids and refrigerant
Specified oil, ATF and coolant quantities vary by car, and R1234yf AC gas costs more than R134a.
06
Coding and calibration
New batteries, modules and some sensors need registering or coding with diagnostic equipment, which adds a line to the quote.
By type of car
How much more does a premium car cost to repair in Dubai?
The same job climbs with the badge. Darker cells mean a higher band, and where no Dubai source lists a figure, the cell says so.
Published AED guides by car type
Job
Everyday carsToyota, Nissan, Honda, Hyundai, Kia
Full-size SUVs and pickupsFord, Chevrolet, GMC, Jeep
PremiumBMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus
Performance modelsMercedes-AMG, BMW M, Audi RS
Supercar and ultra luxuryFerrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Rolls-Royce
Minor serviceEveryday columns incl. VAT, others excl. VAT
AED 350 to 900
AED 350 to 900
AED 650 to 950
AED 800 to 1,000
AED 1,100 to 1,900
Major serviceEveryday columns incl. VAT, others excl. VAT
AED 900 to 2,500
AED 900 to 2,500
AED 1,400 to 3,250
AED 3,100 to 3,550
AED 3,900 to 5,900
AC compressorIncluding 5% VAT
AED 1,260 to 2,625
Quoted per model
AED 2,100 to 4,725
AED 3,150 to 6,825+
Quoted per model
Diagnostic scanPer vehicle
AED 100 to 220
AED 150 to 250
AED 200 to 350
AED 300 to 400
Quoted per model
Brake padsEveryday per axle incl. VAT, others front and rear excl. VAT
AED 265 to 850
AED 265 to 850
AED 1,750 to 2,500
AED 2,800 to 6,000
AED 3,500 to 7,400
Everyday and full-size service and brake cells use our car service and brake pad guides including 5% VAT. Premium, performance and supercar service and brake cells come from the Rapido Garage price list, excluding 5% VAT, checked 16 October 2026. AC and diagnostic cells come from our AC repair and computer check pages.
Labour vs parts
Labour, parts and VAT in a Dubai repair bill
Every repair price is parts plus the time to fit them, plus fluids, consumables and 5% VAT. A cheap part in a hard place can cost more in labour than the part itself. Shared access is where you save, because a related job done while things are apart avoids paying the same labour twice.
The three examples here are published on our service pages as illustrations, not completed jobs.
Parts are listed line by line, apart from labour.
Control arm bushings
Example from our control arm page
Bushing supply, pressing, removal and refittingAED 630
Wheel alignment after the jobAED 210
Example totalAED 840
A complete arm or seized hardware would be added separately.
Clutch with flywheel
Example from our clutch page
Clutch parts, gearbox removal and refittingAED 2,100
Flywheel during the same accessAED 1,575
Example totalAED 3,675
The flywheel is added only when checks show it has failed.
Car will not start
Example from our no-start page
Agreed electrical diagnosisAED 105
Suitable starter repairAED 210
Example totalAED 315
A full replacement starter or recovery is outside this example.
Genuine vs aftermarket
Genuine, OEM or aftermarket parts, which saves money?
Part grade is often the biggest lever on a repair price. We quote more than one grade where it is safe, and say plainly where only genuine will do.
Grade
What it is
Best for
Trade off
Genuine
Made for the car maker and sold through the dealer network, in the maker's packaging.
Warranty cars, airbags, sensors, modules and anything needing coding.
Usually the highest price and sometimes a wait for stock.
OEM
Made by the same supplier that builds the factory part, sold in its own box.
Brakes, filters, suspension and cooling parts where the supplier is known.
Close to genuine quality, often for less.
Quality aftermarket
Made by an independent brand to fit and work like the original.
Wear items on older cars, such as pads, filters, bulbs and some suspension parts.
Quality varies by brand, so we only quote names we trust.
Used or rebuilt
A tested second-hand or rebuilt unit, such as a gearbox or ECU.
Expensive assemblies on older cars where new does not make sense.
Condition and history vary, so ask what cover comes with it.
Our rule. Brakes, steering and airbag parts are never chosen on price alone, and every quote names the grade and the brand of each part.
Independent workshop inspection in Al Quoz.
Dealer vs independent
Dealer or independent garage in Dubai, where does each make sense?
Go to the dealer for
Repairs covered by the factory warranty
Recalls and software campaigns, checked by VIN
Work your warranty booklet says must be done there
or
An independent suits
Cars past their factory warranty
A choice of genuine, OEM or aftermarket parts
Repair of a unit instead of a new assembly
A second opinion on a large dealer quote
Still under warranty? Check your warranty booklet with your UAE dealer before using any independent workshop for servicing. Mechanics will tell you when a fault belongs at the dealer.
How we quote
From guide price to a written quote in four steps
The ranges on this page help you plan. The quote you approve is built from your car, not from a table.
1
Send the details
WhatsApp the make, model, year, mileage and the symptom, with photos or a video if you can.
2
Free initial inspection
We check the car in Al Quoz, or arrange pickup across Dubai, and find what the job really is.
3
Written, itemised quote
Parts with grade and brand, labour, fluids and VAT on separate lines, with one total.
4
Approve, then we work
Nothing extra is added without your OK. If we find more, we show you first and re-quote.
How our guides compare with other Dubai price lists
We checked two published Dubai garage price lists on 16 October 2026. The ranges overlap, and the gaps come mostly from car type and package contents.
* Premium, performance and supercar brands only.
Job
Our guidesincl. 5% VAT
BritFixincl. VAT
Rapido Garageexcl. 5% VAT
Minor service
AED 350 to 900
AED 399 to 699
AED 650 to 1,900*
Major service
AED 900 to 2,500
AED 649 to 1,049
AED 1,400 to 5,900*
AC gas refill
AED 160 to 740
AED 180 to 700
AED 250 to 1,100
Brake pads
AED 265 to 850 per axle
AED 300 to 1,500
AED 1,750 to 7,400*
Battery, fitted
AED 200 to 1,000+
AED 350 to 1,500
Not listed
Wheel alignment
AED 157.50 to 315
AED 150 to 500
AED 150 to 450, with balancing
Timing belt
AED 1,500 to 6,500
AED 1,500 to 6,500
Not listed
Diagnostics
AED 100 to 400
AED 150 to 400
Not listed
Pre-purchase inspection
AED 400 to 1,100
AED 299 to 999
AED 500 to 800
Sourced from our linked service pages, the BritFix price list (indicative ranges including VAT) and the Rapido Garage price list (prices excluding 5% VAT). Both checked 16 October 2026. Other garages' prices are shown for comparison only and are not Mechanics prices.
Why trust this page
How we built this Dubai price guide
No number on this page is made up. Each range traces back to a page you can open, and each one is labelled as a guide.
Sources we checked
Our service pages, which cite dubizzle, PitStopArabia, SuperQuick and other Dubai workshop prices, plus the BritFix price list and Rapido Garage price list. All checked 16 October 2026.
How we price
Published figures are guides for planning. Your price comes from a free initial inspection and a written, itemised quote, with genuine and aftermarket options side by side where safe.
What we send elsewhere
Factory warranty repairs, recalls and software campaigns go to your official UAE dealer. We tell you when a fault belongs there.
Who reviews it
The Mechanics workshop team in Al Quoz reviews this page when our service pages or published Dubai prices change. Last updated 16 October 2026.
Price questions
Car repair prices in Dubai, your questions
Straight answers on what servicing and repairs cost, what is included and how quotes work.
As a guide, a minor car service in Dubai costs about AED 350 to 900 and a major service about AED 900 to 2,500, including 5% VAT. Premium and performance models cost more, and one Dubai garage lists AED 650 to 1,900 for a minor service on those brands, excluding VAT. Your written quote lists every item.
How much is an oil change in Dubai?
Published Dubai full synthetic oil and filter packages start from about AED 165 for up to 4 litres, AED 210 for up to 6 litres and AED 300 for up to 8 litres. The engine's oil capacity and the approval code it needs decide which package fits your car.
How much does car AC repair cost in Dubai?
An AC gas refill in Dubai costs about AED 160 to 420 for R134a systems and AED 370 to 740 for R1234yf systems, including VAT, as a guide. A minor leak repair is about AED 210 to 840, and a compressor replacement about AED 1,260 to 4,725 or more on luxury models.
How much does brake pad replacement cost in Dubai?
Standard brake pads fitted cost about AED 265 to 850 per axle in Dubai, including VAT, as a planning guide. New discs and pads together are about AED 840 to 2,100 per axle. Premium and performance brakes can cost several times more, so we quote them per model.
How much does gearbox repair cost in Dubai?
It depends on the fault. As Dubai guides including VAT, a fluid and filter service is about AED 262.50 to 630, a solenoid or sensor about AED 420 to 1,260, valve body or mechatronic repair about AED 2,100 to 5,775, and a full rebuild about AED 5,250 to 12,600.
How much does a car computer diagnostic check cost in Dubai?
An initial diagnostic scan in Dubai costs about AED 100 to 400 per vehicle as a guide. Everyday brands sit at the lower end and Land Rover, Porsche and Jaguar at about AED 300 to 400. Deeper electrical fault tracing is agreed and priced separately after the first findings.
How much is a pre-purchase car inspection in Dubai?
A pre-purchase inspection in Dubai costs about AED 400 to 1,100 on our planning range, depending on the car and the checks. Other Dubai garages publish AED 299 to 999 and AED 500 to 800. Ask what the report covers and whether a road test and scan are included.
Are the prices on this page fixed Mechanics prices?
No. They are planning guides from published Dubai sources and our own service pages, so you can budget and compare quotes. Your actual price comes from a free initial inspection and a written, itemised quote for your car, which you approve before any work starts.
Do these car repair prices include VAT?
Most ranges on this page include 5% VAT, and each one is labelled. Figures from the Rapido Garage list are shown excluding VAT because that is how that garage publishes them. Your Mechanics written quote always shows the VAT amount and the final total.
Is the inspection free at Mechanics?
Yes, the initial inspection is free. It tells us what the car needs so we can quote it. Extended work such as dismantling, pressure tests, deeper electrical tracing or a full pre-purchase report is priced in advance and only done when you agree to it.
Are genuine parts worth the extra cost?
Often, but not always. Genuine or OEM parts suit safety items, sensors, electronics and cars still under warranty. Good quality aftermarket parts can suit wear items such as pads, filters and some suspension parts. We quote both side by side so you can choose.
Where can I get my car repaired in Dubai outside the dealer?
Mechanics in Al Quoz is an independent workshop that services and repairs most makes, from everyday Toyota and Nissan models to BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Range Rover. You get a free initial inspection and a written quote first. Warranty and recall work stays with your official UAE dealer.
Get your price
Get a written price for your car
Send the make, model, year and what the car is doing. We reply with a guide, then confirm it with a free initial inspection and a written quote at our Al Quoz workshop.
