Does the pedal sink slowly if you hold steady pressure at a red light, or is it just soft from the first press? And has the brake fluid ever been changed? Also curious what prices people have paid for front pads on a Patrol, since the range seems wide.

Did the warning light come up on the dash before it quit, or did it just stop working out of nowhere? Also, does the lift work at all when you press the button, even slowly? That would help narrow down pump versus leak.

The rust point is worth emphasizing more, once a stone chip breaks through to bare metal and moisture gets in even briefly, that’s a much bigger repair down the line than the original chip would’ve been. Prevention really is cheaper than dealing with that later.

Bought a used Escalade myself last year and paid for a proper inspection beforehand, genuinely saved me from a suspension nightmare since they found a leaking strut the seller conveniently forgot to mention. Definitely confirm upfront exactly what’s covered before booking, some places really do just check fluids and call it done.

Sharjah Industrial Area specialists who claim to work on high end cars are worth a direct phone call asking specifically about Continental GT AC experience before driving over. How confidently they discuss the system tells you whether they actually know it or are hoping to figure it out on your car.