I've got a 2018 E300 and I've always taken it to the dealer for oil changes because I figured it's safer, but last service they charged me nearly 1800 dirhams for what looked like a basic oil and filter swap – I almost fell off my chair. A friend told me to look for a Mercedes oil change service with genuine care from an independent specialist instead, since these cars are picky about the correct MB-approved oil and the right filter. I'm not trying to cheap out and ruin my engine, but there has to be a middle ground between dealer prices and some random garage that uses whatever oil is on sale. Has anyone in Dubai found a solid independent that actually follows the Mercedes specs, resets the service indicator properly, and doesn't cost a fortune? I'd love to hear where you go and roughly what you pay. Thanks.
