Royal Prince Auto Care
Dubai Investment Park 2

McLaren Service Dubai: Independent Repair Workshop

Expert care for the 720S, Artura and GT. OEM parts, and up to 35% off on repairs.

Dark grey McLaren supercar with carbon aero parts and orange brake calipers
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Years of experience
16+Years of experience
Brands serviced
51Brands serviced
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  • FreeCar washWith service
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  • Up to 35% offOn repairs
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  • Free pickup and drop-off by driver, with a service contract
  • Free car wash with every service
  • Up to 35% off on repairs
McLaren services

What We Do for Your McLaren

The seven jobs McLaren owners book most, each with its own page. Open the full details below for everything else we do on the McLaren range.

What it covers

McLaren repair in Dubai: our services by system

Each card below takes one system of the car and states what our workshop does on it, from the scheduled service to the hybrids.

McLaren major and minor service

At each service we renew the engine oil and filter, the cabin filter and the engine air filter. An E-motor filter is added on the models and climates McLaren names. Service 2, at 30,000 km, adds the brake fluid and the key fob batteries.

McLaren oil service

The oil is drained and the filter renewed, with no additives. The Artura (MY26), 750S (MY26), GTS (MY26) and 720S (MY22) take a 5W-40 to API SP and ACEA C3. The 12C (MY14), 650S (MY15) and 570S (MY19) call for a 0W-40.

McLaren engine repair

Oil leaks, coolant leaks and sensor faults are traced and repaired on the 4.0 litre V8 of the 720S and 750S. The same work covers the 3.0 litre V6 of the Artura, while engine rebuilds go to a McLaren dealer.

McLaren transmission service and gearbox inspection

Our gearbox work starts with a check of the dual-clutch unit for leaking seals and logged faults. We then repair the seal, pipe or sensor at fault.

McLaren brake repair

We change the brake fluid to the grade each model takes, such as DOT 5.1 on a 720S (MY22). Carbon-ceramic brake work, as on the Artura, 750S, GTS and W1, goes to a McLaren dealer.

McLaren suspension repair and wheel alignment

Worn arms, bushes and joints are replaced, and we then set the wheel alignment. Proactive Chassis Control work that needs McLaren tools goes to a McLaren dealer.

McLaren AC service and repair

On the V8 models we repair AC leaks and failed parts, then charge the refrigerant named on the car's label. An Artura (P16) holds 650 g of R1234yf, and McLaren expects it to lose 35 g every 12 months through system porosity. Its electric compressor is a high-voltage part, so that work goes to a McLaren dealer.

McLaren battery change and electrical repair

A 750S (MY26), 720S (MY22) or GTS (MY26) gets a lithium-ion charger and, when the battery fails, a lithium-ion replacement of the correct specification. We also repair wiring, sensors and lamps.

McLaren Artura and W1 hybrid service

On the Artura (P16) and the W1, our work stays outside the high-voltage system. High-voltage work, including the 7.4 kWh battery of the Artura, goes to a McLaren dealer.

What we see

What are the common problems on a McLaren?

McLaren has acknowledged each of the 6 common problems on a McLaren listed below. They run from coolant hoses on the M8 V8 to suspension parts on the 720S and gearbox oil on the Artura. For each, the list gives the fault, the models and the work we carry out.

  • M8 V8 coolant hose: on M8 V8 engines, the lower hose can drift on the water pump spigot. McLaren calls for a repair when the hose leaks, not before, so we check for coolant loss and replace a leaking hose.
  • Wastegate actuator faults: an engine warning light and limp home mode with wastegate codes can point to the electric actuators. We trace their wiring for chafing and repair the damaged section.
  • 720S brake pad wear sensor harness: on a 720S (P14), the front harness can be routed wrongly and touch the wheel at full steering lock. We check its routing at each pad change and re-route it clear of the wheel.
  • 720S suspension accumulators: earlier 720S Coupe and Spider builds carry membrane accumulators, and McLaren now offers metal bellows units that last longer. We inspect the suspension and refer the retrofit to a McLaren dealer.
  • Clutch oil cooler: on certain 12C, 650S and 625C cars, a defect inside the cooler can mix oil and coolant and split the hoses. We test both fluids and replace the cooler and hoses.
  • Artura transmission oil: certain Artura (P16) cars were filled with the wrong amount of gearbox oil at service or repair. An e-pump noise with line-pressure codes signals a low level, and we refer the level check to a McLaren dealer.
Every model

Models we service at our McLaren workshop in Dubai

Our workshop covers the current McLaren range and the earlier lines, shown with McLaren's project code where it has one:

  • Artura (P16)
  • 750S (P28)
  • GTS (P22)
  • W1
  • GT (P22)
  • 720S (P14)
  • 765LT (P14 LT)
  • 540C (P13)
  • 570S (P13)
  • 570GT (P13)
  • 600LT (P13)
  • 620R (P31)
  • 12C (P11)
  • 650S (P11)
  • 675LT (P11)
  • P1 (P12)
  • Senna (P15)
  • Elva (P26)

The 750S and GTS (MY26) and the 720S (MY22) shift through a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The Artura uses an 8-speed unit, and the W1 an 8-speed with an integrated E-Differential.

In Dubai conditions

When is a McLaren service in Dubai due?

McLaren sets one interval for a McLaren service in Dubai: every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. The same interval applies across McLaren's Middle East region, which takes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The car's service indicator shows when the next service is due, and McLaren gives each model its own schedule.

On a 570S (MY19), the reminder appears about 30 days or 1,000 km before the due date. McLaren also asks for an Artura (P16) 12V battery test every 12 months or 10,000 km. It reserves the replacement of that battery for McLaren retailers.

We carry out each service when the indicator or the interval calls for it, whichever comes first. The Artura 12V battery is tested at each of its services.

Prevention

How McLaren maintenance in Dubai works at Royal Prince Auto Care

Our McLaren jobs follow 4 steps, from first scan to last check.

Read the indicator and the fault memory

We record the service indicator and each message on the display, and then read the stored fault codes.

Trace each fault to its source

Every code, leak and noise is followed to the part or the wiring behind it.

Repair and renew the fluids

The faulty parts are replaced and the fluids each model takes are renewed. Stored faults are then erased.

Road-test and recheck the car

A road test follows the work. The fault memory is then read a second time and each fluid level checked.

To book, send us the model and a photo of any warning on the display by WhatsApp.

Why Royal Prince

Why choose Royal Prince Auto Care for McLaren service in Dubai

Our McLaren work follows the methods below.

No jump start on an Artura

McLaren warns that a jump start can damage the 12V battery of an Artura (P16), so we never jump start one. Below 5 per cent charge, that battery enters Under-Voltage Protection and the parking brake stays locked. An Artura in that state goes to a McLaren dealer.

Artura coolant to McLaren's rules

An Artura (P16) takes premixed G64 coolant at 50:50, not a concentrate mixed on site. A vacuum fill held too long or too hard can dislodge its coolant pump seal, so we fill within McLaren's stated values.

Oil seals read against McLaren's guidance

McLaren states that the low-friction oil seals of an Artura pass a small amount of oil while they bed in. We clean the area, recheck it after a drive and replace a seal that keeps leaking.

Recalls and campaigns looked up

Every McLaren we take in is checked for open McLaren recalls and campaigns. Recall work goes to a McLaren dealer.

Dealer jobs kept with the dealer

ADAS calibration, McLaren special-tool jobs and the items of a McLaren service plan go to a McLaren dealer. Our workshop completes the rest of the job.

Checks on both sides of a track day

McLaren asks for an Artura (MY26) to be inspected before and after track use. On any McLaren, we check the brakes, tyres, fluids and fault memory before the car goes out and again when it returns.

Book it in

Ready to Book Your McLaren In?

Tell us the model and what it is doing, and we book it in at our Dubai Investment Park 2 workshop. Free pickup and drop-off by our driver comes with a service contract. Every service comes with a free car wash.

Call +971 50 216 0864
Makes we work on

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Scheduled maintenance

McLaren service packages

Regular servicing keeps small faults from turning into big repairs. Both packages are carried out by certified technicians using genuine or quality parts.

Every 6 months / 5,000 to 10,000 km

McLaren Minor Service

  • Oil change and filter replacement
  • Air filter cleaning
  • Suspension joint inspection
  • Brake check: pads, discs and fluid
  • Wiper blade check
Every 12 months / 20,000 km

McLaren Major Service

Full check-up
  • 360-degree check-up, 60 points
  • Engine oil filter replaced
  • Air filters replaced, where needed
  • A/C cabin filters replaced, where needed
  • A/C drive belt replaced, where needed

Each package is quoted for your car. Call +971 50 216 0864 with the make and model for an estimate.

Google reviews

Trusted by Dubai drivers

Reviews left on our Google listing, shortened in places for length.

4.6

552 Google reviews

  • “Best garage I've ever visited. I'd had electrical issues with my car for almost 2 years. These guys told me straight away what the issue was. Very experienced, fair prices, and the car runs like it's brand new again.”
    SShehan Abeysinghe3 years ago
  • “Very professional, and the staff are polite and dedicated. Used to dealer service for my Nissan Patrol, I came here the first time and ended up taking a long-term service contract. Now I send all my other cars here too.”
    MM RazzaqiNissan Patrol · 3 years ago
  • “The best in town by all means. Honest, fair and professional. They repaired my Nissan well and did a great paint and detailing job, with continuous updates during the repair and follow-ups afterwards.”
    SShady ElashiNissan · 3 years ago
  • “I'd always had my Prado maintained at the dealer, but this time they wanted to charge a massive amount for some A/C work. I came here instead and couldn't be happier with the quality of service.”
    AAzhar JamilToyota Prado · 2 years ago
  • “Had a headlamp replaced and I'm extremely satisfied. The staff were professional, knowledgeable and efficient, diagnosed the issue quickly, and the pricing was fair.”
    AAdarsh Prabhasurendran2 years ago
  • “Very pleased with the customer service at the Royal Prince DIP branch. Professional and attentive throughout. Highly recommended.”
    SShoaib Hassan2 years ago

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Our workshop

Step inside our workshop

Dubai Investment Park 2. Ramps, a body shop and a detailing bay, all in one place.

Cars on the ramps inside the Royal Prince Auto Care workshop
A Royal Prince Auto Care technician working under a car
The Royal Prince Auto Care workshop in Dubai Investment Park 2
FAQs

McLaren questions, answered

Can an independent workshop carry out a McLaren service in Dubai?

Yes. Our workshop carries out the scheduled service, oil changes and mechanical repairs on McLarens at Dubai Investment Park 2. High-voltage work on the Artura and W1 and carbon-ceramic brake work go to a McLaren dealer.

Can a McLaren run in Dubai's summer heat?

Yes. McLaren rates the Artura, 750S and GTS (MY26) and the 720S (MY22) for ambient temperatures up to +50 °C. Beyond that range, performance can drop. Dubai's peak in the 1991 to 2020 airport data is 48.8 °C, an August reading. We check the cooling system and the AC at each service.

Do you service older McLarens such as the 12C and 650S?

Yes. We service the 12C, 650S and 675LT (P11) and the Sports Series cars. McLaren accepts a lead-acid battery in a 12C (MY14) as a short-term emergency fit, followed by a lithium-ion battery of the correct specification. We fit that lithium-ion replacement.

Is the Artura's "Vehicle Not Charging" message always a fault?

No. McLaren states that the message can show in error below 3 km/h, in neutral or with the handbrake applied. We read the stored faults first, and a confirmed charging fault goes to a McLaren dealer.

Get in touch

Book Your McLaren Service in Dubai

Call or send a WhatsApp message with your McLaren model, its year and any message on the display, and book it in at our Dubai Investment Park 2 workshop.

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