Most people think an oil change is a quick in-and-out job, but anyone who has driven a proper luxury car knows it isn’t that simple. Different engines react differently to heat, the climate in Dubai is harsh on lubricants, and not every oil that looks “premium” on the label actually behaves the same once it’s inside the engine. That’s one of the reasons many customers end up at our workshop after visiting several others—they can feel when a car isn’t running quite right.
At Autobahn Auto Services, we take our time with this stuff. Not unnecessarily, but enough to make sure the car gets exactly what its manufacturer intended. Some cars—AMGs, M cars, certain Range Rovers—heat up quickly and break down cheap oil faster. Others, like Bentley and Porsche models, need specific oil weights because the engines are tuned so tightly that even a minor mismatch affects performance. This is the sort of detail our technicians pay attention to every single day.
Fresh oil isn’t only about mileage; it’s about how the engine feels. A well-serviced car settles into a smoother idle, doesn’t strain under acceleration, and doesn’t smell hot after a long drive. We use the exact oils recommended for each brand—not generic “fully synthetic” bottles that look premium but aren’t. It’s a simple approach: the engine runs cleaner when the oil matches the engineering.
Gearboxes are strange things. When the oil starts aging, the car won’t shout about it—you just feel something slightly off. A shift that hesitates. A small vibration under load. Most people ignore these early hints until the gearbox becomes noisy. We drain, flush, and refill with the correct fluid for that specific transmission, whether it’s a ZF 8-speed, a dual-clutch unit, or a high-torque automatic found in larger SUVs.
Steering fluid usually gets forgotten until it becomes noisy or heavy. Same with suspension fluids—when the ride gets stiff, owners think something mechanical is broken. Sometimes it is, but more often the fluid has simply lost its viscosity from the heat. Replacing it brings back the comfortable feel that luxury cars are known for.
Steering fluid usually gets forgotten until it becomes noisy or heavy. Same with suspension fluids—when the ride gets stiff, owners think something mechanical is broken. Sometimes it is, but more often the fluid has simply lost its viscosity from the heat. Replacing it brings back the comfortable feel that luxury cars are known for.
Some customers drop off their cars and pick them up the same day, while others leave their vehicles for service at their convenience. Either way, every car is serviced with the same attention to detail. We focus on quality and treat every vehicle the way we’d treat our own.
If there’s one thing that sets us apart, it’s that we don’t try to sell work your car doesn’t need. We tell you what’s necessary now, what can wait, and what will help extend the life of the car. Simple, honest service—something that’s harder to find these days than it should be.
These components carry a lot more stress than people realize, especially on heavy SUVs. The fluid inside them degrades slowly and silently. When we replace it, most drivers immediately notice how much smoother the car feels when accelerating or turning at low speeds. It’s one of those jobs that seems small but makes a big difference in day-to-day driving.
Some customers drop the car off and pick it up the same day. Others prefer our free pickup and delivery because their schedules are tight. Either way, the car is serviced exactly the same. We focus on quality, and we treat every vehicle the way we’d treat our own.
If there’s one thing that sets us apart, it’s that we don’t try to sell work your car doesn’t need. We tell you what’s necessary now, what can wait, and what will help extend the life of the car. Simple, honest service—something that’s harder to find these days than it should be.
