So I finally bit the bullet and got the transmission service done on my 2017 A4 after putting it off for way too long. The car was starting to do this weird jerky thing when coming to a stop, like it was downshifting too aggressively, and honestly I was terrified it was the mechatronics unit about to give up. I'd been reading so many mixed opinions online about whether the fluid change actually helps or if it's just a money grab, but a few people on here convinced me to just get it done properly. Booked it in with a specialist garage that only does German cars and the difference is genuinely night and day. The gear changes are so smooth now and that low speed clunkiness has completely disappeared. I even asked them about the whole process while I was there and the mechanic showed me the old fluid, which was dark and smelled burnt, so clearly it was well overdue. If you're in two minds about doing yours, honestly just go for it, I wish I'd done it 20,000 kms ago. For anyone in the Abu Dhabi area looking for somewhere reliable, I actually found a place through some research online and you can Click here for expert transmission fluid change in Abu Dhabi if you want to read up on what's involved. My only regret is waiting so long because now I'm paranoid I've shortened the lifespan of the gearbox, but at least it's driving like new for now. Anyone else had a similar experience where a simple service completely transformed their car?