Has anyone actually found a reliable Audi gearbox service in Dubai?

I'm completely stuck with my 2014 Q7 and its ZF 8 speed that's started slamming into drive with a loud clunk, and the two places I tried so far couldn't even read the transmission codes properly because their scanners were outdated. One guy just said "it's normal for older Audis" which I know is nonsense, and the other quoted me for a full replacement without even dropping the pan to check for metal shavings. I really need a Reliable Audi Gearbox Service Dubai that has the proper diagnostic equipment and won't waste my time or money guessing. I don't mind paying a fair price, but I'm tired of driving across the city to places that claim they're specialists and then clearly have no clue. If anyone has a shop they've personally used for something more serious than just a fluid change, I'd be super grateful for a recommendation before I lose my mind.

It's normal for older Audis" is exactly the kind of dismissal that costs owners thousands later. A loud clunk into drive on a ZF 8-speed is never just normal behavior.

Quoting a full replacement without dropping the pan to check for metal shavings first is not a diagnosis, it's a guess with a price tag attached. Walk away from shops that skip that step.

Outdated scanners on a ZF 8-speed is a dealbreaker. These transmissions need manufacturer level diagnostic access to read adaptive shift data properly, generic OBD tools simply won't cut it.

Slamming into drive with a clunk is usually a pressure accumulator or valve body fault on these units. Very diagnosable and often fixable without touching the whole gearbox if caught early enough.

Finding a genuinely equipped Audi transmission specialist in Dubai takes research but they exist. Ask upfront if they have ODIS access and experience specifically with ZF units before wasting another trip across the city.