Yup, Qatar isn't the place to be friends with the dealerships or buy new cars from them... The price difference between an independent shop and a dealer here is too high...full engine rebuild at the dealership was quoted 20000+....friendly honest mechanic outside said he would do it for 7000 all inclusive...he even said the engine didn't even need to be rebuilt just yet and I still had time before it was needed... Until competition is allowed and monopolies are curbed, it makes much more sense to have an older car (they're anyways just as reliable or unreliable as new cars if chosen carefully) and have it maintained by just one trusted mechanic...i can by the grace of god afford a brand new car of my liking but I will absolutely not give my business to the stealerships here... I've seen and heard enough horror stories to make me put in a little effort and become self sufficient with my car's needs and thanks to god, I have zero need for the dealership now...the authorities are sincerely trying to curb monopolies and encourage fair trade but lots more to be done until the consumer on the ground can see/feel tangible results in their experience with these dealerships...
Yup, Qatar isn't the place to be friends with the dealerships or buy new cars from them... The price difference between an independent shop and a dealer here is too high...full engine rebuild at the dealership was quoted 20000+....friendly honest mechanic outside said he would do it for 7000 all inclusive...he even said the engine didn't even need to be rebuilt just yet and I still had time before it was needed... Until competition is allowed and monopolies are curbed, it makes much more sense to have an older car (they're anyways just as reliable or unreliable as new cars if chosen carefully) and have it maintained by just one trusted mechanic...i can by the grace of god afford a brand new car of my liking but I will absolutely not give my business to the stealerships here... I've seen and heard enough horror stories to make me put in a little effort and become self sufficient with my car's needs and thanks to god, I have zero need for the dealership now...the authorities are sincerely trying to curb monopolies and encourage fair trade but lots more to be done until the consumer on the ground can see/feel tangible results in their experience with these dealerships...