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Veyron battery tender question - do I need a special charger?

So I've had my Veyron 16.4 for about three years now and honestly it's been a dream, but the battery situation has always been a bit of a headache. I keep it on a CTEK charger when it's parked in the garage, but I've noticed that even with the tender connected, sometimes the battery seems to struggle if I don't drive it for a couple of weeks. I'm starting to think the battery itself might be reaching the end of its life because it's the original unit from when I bought the car. The thing is, I'm absolutely terrified to take it to just any workshop because I've heard horror stories about people damaging the carbon fiber tub or messing up the complex electrical systems on these cars. Even simple things like accessing the battery compartment require specific knowledge because everything is so tightly packaged. I know there are a few places in Dubai that work on hypercars, but I'm specifically looking for someone who truly understands the unique requirements of a Bugatti, from the correct battery specification to the proper reset procedures afterward. I've been told that Bugatti car battery service in Sharjah handled by Leading specialists might be the way to go since they're supposed to have experience with these rare cars, but I don't personally know anyone who's used them. Has anyone here actually had their Veyron or Chiron battery replaced outside of the dealership? I'm just trying to figure out if it's worth the risk or if I should just bite the bullet and go to the official service center even though they quoted me a ridiculous wait time.