Hello all

Rear pads are due for a change on karoq , read somewhere that vcds or similar is required to disengage electronic parking brake which puts in a dilemma whether to choose independent garage or go to dealer as i am not sure if an independent garage follow  the right process to change the pads or create more problems to the vehicle,  what's your advice 

Any decent independent can do rear brakes with electronic parking brake.  Just go somewhere reputable and you'll be fine.