Chery Repair Costs
24 repair prices for Chery in Australia (AUD)
| Repair | Total |
|---|---|
| Wheel Alignment | $66-$131 |
| Spark Plug Replacement | $82-$246 |
| Rear Brake Pad Replacement | $97-$262 |
| Air Conditioning Regas | $120-$250 |
| Tyre Replacement (per tyre) | $120-$300 |
| Car Battery Replacement | $123-$328 |
| Engine Oil & Filter Change | $123-$246 |
| rear-brake-pad-replacement | $123-$410 |
| Transmission Fluid Change | $123-$328 |
| Front Brake Pad Replacement | $150-$350 |
| Windscreen Replacement | $164-$492 |
| front-brake-pad-replacement | $200-$500 |
| Shock Absorber Replacement | $246-$574 |
| Water Pump Replacement | $246-$590 |
| Radiator Replacement | $246-$738 |
| Rear Brake Pads & Rotors | $266-$430 |
| Alternator Replacement | $328-$738 |
| Strut Replacement (per strut) | $328-$656 |
| Front Brake Pads & Rotors | $410-$574 |
| Timing Belt Replacement | $492-$984 |
| Clutch Replacement | $656-$1230 |
| Timing Chain Replacement | $1230-$2460 |
| Head Gasket Replacement | $1476-$2296 |
| CVT Transmission Repair | $1640-$4100 |
Chery Owner Resources
For Chery-specific OBD2 fault codes, search for a dedicated Chery resource or use a generic OBD2 code lookup tool. Chery uses standard OBD2 P-codes plus some manufacturer-specific codes.
Common Repairs for Chery
Mechanic's Verdict: Chery
Cheapest parts of any brand in Australia — but the DCT and ADAS software are the known pain points. Buy with the 7-year warranty record intact and confirm the ADAS recall (REC-006263) has been completed.
Rating: cost-to-own after 100,000 km, Australia independent-shop pricing.
Chery ownership & common problems
How much do Chery brake pads cost in Australia?
Chery front brake pads run $120-$280 per axle across the Tiggo 4, Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 — the cheapest in the Australian SUV market because Chery prices parts aggressively. Rear pads are $100-$220. Parts are now stocked at most Chery dealers, though independent shops may need to order (1-3 day wait). Replace at 40,000-60,000 km. Aftermarket pads are limited; genuine Chery is the safe choice.
What is Chery's warranty in Australia?
7 years / unlimited km on all Chery models sold in Australia. The Tiggo 4 Pro (renamed Tiggo 4 from April 2025) and Tiggo 7 both carry the full 7-year cover. Condition: servicing must be done at a Chery authorised dealer on schedule. The HEV battery has a separate 8-year warranty.
What are the most common Chery repairs?
ADAS over-sensitivity (phantom braking, aggressive lane-keep) is the #1 complaint — Chery Australia publicly acknowledged this in 2025 and is rolling out Australian-specific recalibration. DCT low-speed shudder on 2025 Elite/Ultimate models (inherent to dry-clutch design, not a fault). Infotainment freezing (resolved by a hard reset via the pinhole button). AC compressor failure on some early-build units.