Diagnosed in under an hour with photos of exactly what was wrong versus a dealer wanting full diagnostic money before even starting. That difference in approach tells you everything about who actually knows these cars.
Borescope inspection on the turbocharged V8 combined with a compression test gives you the most complete picture of engine health. Any inspector skipping either of those on a Ferrari at this price point is not doing a thorough job.
American truck transmissions get misdiagnosed constantly in Dubai because most shops don’t have experience with the 6L80 specifically. Sharjah specialists who focus on these units make all the difference.
That grinding at low speeds on CCM brakes always sounds alarming but glazed pads are usually the culprit rather than actual rotor damage. Still not something to ignore on a 458 though.
