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Your instinct about hoping it is a solenoid or valve body issue is well founded because those are genuinely common fault sources for the slipping symptom you are describing on these Charger transmissions and a proper specialist will confirm or rule that out quickly with the right diagnostic equipment. Finding someone who knows these cars specifically rather than just claiming they can handle any transmission is the decision that determines whether you get an accurate repair or an expensive guess.
Dashboard warning lights related to the drivetrain are worth scanning properly rather than clearing and hoping they don’t return. The fault code tells you which part of the system needs attention.
The seasonal change point is worth paying attention to especially going into summer here. A battery that gets through winter fine can struggle once temperatures climb and AC runs constantly all day. Heat accelerates internal wear in ways that aren’t obvious until starting becomes noticeably slower. A quick inspection before peak summer is a simple step that prevents a lot of unnecessary stress.
Clear coat breakdown from UAE sun is the damage most people notice too late. By the time paint starts looking dull and flat the UV damage underneath is already significant and expensive to properly address.