I've been a Rolls owner for about eight years now and I've always gone through the official dealer network for everything, partly out of habit and partly because I always assumed that was the only safe option for a car of this calibre. But lately I've been questioning that assumption, especially after a friend of mine had a rather disappointing experience where his car came back from a routine service with a few minor trim pieces not quite fitted properly, which is just not acceptable for a car at this price point. It got me thinking about whether the dealer is really the best option or if there are independent specialists out there who might actually care more about the work because their reputation depends on it. I've done a bit of digging and I'm hearing that finding a Certified Rolls Royce Specialist in Abu Dhabi is the way to go if you want someone who genuinely understands these cars and treats them with the respect they deserve. I'm particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has made the switch from the dealer to an independent shop – did you feel like the quality of work was comparable or better, and how did the pricing compare? I'm not looking to cut corners, but I also don't want to keep paying a premium for service that's not always up to standard.