The biggest bill in the trade, and the one where a second opinion is worth the most money per hour spent getting it. 4 workshops in Rolla list engine repair.
Typical turnaround: 1 - 3 weeks. Typically needed rare.
| Car type | Typical example | Estimated AED |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese / Korean saloon | Corolla, Sunny, Elantra, Civic | 1,200 - 6,000 |
| Large SUV / 4x4 | Land Cruiser, Patrol, Prado, Pajero | 2,500 - 12,000 |
| German / European | BMW, Mercedes, Audi, VW | 3,500 - 20,000 |
| Luxury / performance | Range Rover, Porsche, Lexus LX | 6,000 - 40,000 |
The range spans a head gasket to a full rebuild. Get the diagnosis in writing before agreeing to anything at this level.
Typically 15 - 30% below Dubai independent rates for the same job, which is why the cross-emirate trade exists.
Compiled from public business listings. GarageFinderUAE has not inspected these workshops and does not rate them.
Full-service workshop, 6 services
BMW, Mercedes specialist
General repair and servicing
General repair and servicing
Of the 117 workshops listed in Rolla, 4 list engine repair — about 3% of the local trade. A minority of workshops here list it, so it is worth calling ahead rather than turning up.
If nothing in Rolla suits, the nearest concentrations in Sharjah are Sharjah Industrial Area (9 workshops), Al Dhaid (2 workshops), Muwailih (1 workshops).
The same workshops most often also list general repair, denting and painting, oil change, auto electrical, AC repair — useful if you want more than one job done in a single visit.
Industrial Area and Al Sajaa hold a very large concentration of workshops, and Sharjah is where a great many Dubai residents go for body and paint work because the rates are lower.
Testing and registration: Sharjah registration and testing is handled through Sharjah Police approved centres. Requirements differ from Dubai — check before assuming a Dubai test transfers.
One request, several workshops. Free for car owners.
