VIP is notorious for being a rip-off. Almost any independent garage will be better. I'm not in that area but others are chiming in with places for you to check out. There are many, many honest and helpful garages but it may be a bit of trial and error to find the one that's best for you. The main thing to look for is someone who will take the time to explain things to you and answer your questions and not make you feel dumb. These places do exist! And there are more of them now than when I first owned a car in the 1970s.

Don't be afraid to ask questions and say you have to think about it before you have work done. You don't have to understand every little detail but they should be able to give you a good, general idea of why they think work is needed. You can always go home and google what they said. The main difference I observe between men and women customers at garages (and in life) is that men ask all kinds of really stupid ass questions without hesitation or shame.

Edit: One thing you could do is check your owner's manual for the recommended maintenance schedule. It gives you an idea of what may be needed and a framework to talk about it with the garage and make a plan with them for what's needed now and what can be keep-an-eye on it status. You or the garage should be able to download it from the manufacturer if you don't have it. In my experience, the good ones are more than happy to do this with you.