Anyone actually saved money on car repairs in Abu Dhabi

[voidRider33]

I went for a regular service last month and the workshop bill shocked me. I know prices have gone up but I still feel like I overpaid because I didn’t ask the right questions. A friend told me to check this guide about reducing repair costs and it had some practical tips like comparing diagnostic fees and asking for used genuine parts options. Has anyone here tried similar tricks and actually seen their repair bills go down without risking quality work.