So I've been down a bit of a rabbit hole this week after my 2015 S3 started making this weird groaning noise when I reverse out of my parking spot in the morning, only happens when the car is cold and it goes away after a minute or two, but naturally my brain went straight to worst-case scenario and I've been panicking about the cost of a gearbox rebuild. I called up a few places in Dubai and got quotes ranging from "probably fine, just drive it" to "could be 15k if the mechatronics is gone" and honestly I have no idea who to trust anymore because everyone seems to have a different opinion on what actually needs to be done. What I really need right now is a solid, straightforward place to educate myself properly so I don't walk into a shop completely clueless and get taken for a ride. I stumbled across what looks like a pretty reliable resource for Audi transmission repair and maintenance that breaks down the common issues with the DQ381 and explains the diagnostic process in plain English rather than all that technical jargon that goes over my head, and it's been super helpful for at least understanding the basics of what questions I should be asking. Has anyone here actually used that site or can recommend somewhere similar that helped them make a smart decision about their transmission work? I'm based in Abu Dhabi but honestly I don't mind driving up to Dubai if there's a specialist who really knows these DSG boxes inside out and won't try to upsell me on things I don't need. Just feeling a bit overwhelmed and would really appreciate some guidance from people who've been through it.