If you’re a Chery owner in London or the South East, we’ve got news that’ll make your life easier: EV Bodyshops is now a Chery-approved accident repair centre.
Whether you’re driving a Tiggo 7, Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid, Tiggo 8, Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid, or the flagship Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid, we’re equipped and trained to look after your family car when the unexpected happens.
This matters more than you might think. Chery isn’t just another car brand – they’ve built over 5 million vehicles globally, and they’ve designed their Tiggo range specifically with families in mind. That’s why their approval process is rigorous. They want to know that when your family car needs repairs, it’s going to be done properly by people who understand these vehicles inside and out.
When Your Family Car Needs Expert Care
Let’s talk about what really matters here. If you’re driving a Tiggo, chances are you chose it because it made sense for your family. Maybe you needed seven seats for the school run, or you wanted the reassurance of that incredible warranty package, or you appreciated that Chery built these vehicles specifically for British roads and British families.
When that family car gets damaged, you need more than just someone who can straighten metal and spray paint. You need a repairer who understands what’s at stake.
Children’s safety comes first: If you’re carrying kids in your Tiggo – particularly in those third-row seats in the Tiggo 8 or Tiggo 9 – the structural integrity of the vehicle after repairs is absolutely critical. This isn’t about cosmetics. It’s about ensuring the car will protect your passengers just as well as it did before the accident. Chery-approved repairs follow the manufacturer’s exact specifications for structural work, which means your car’s crash protection is maintained properly.
Your family budget matters: Chery offers some of the best warranty coverage in the industry – 7 years on the vehicle itself, and 8 years on the battery for Super Hybrid models. That’s exceptional protection for your investment. But here’s the thing: repairs carried out by non-approved garages can compromise that warranty. We ensure every repair is documented and carried out to Chery’s standards, so your warranty stays intact. For a family car that might need to last you many years, that’s not a detail – it’s essential.
Reliability when you need it: Families can’t afford to have their car off the road for weeks on end. You’ve got school runs, after-school activities, weekend trips to see relatives. We understand that urgency. As a Chery-approved centre, we have direct access to Chery’s parts network and technical support, which means faster repairs and less time without your car. We’ll also arrange collection and delivery, so you don’t have to work out how to get the car to us in the first place.
What Chery Approval Actually Means
Manufacturer approval isn’t just another brand to add to our list. Like each of our brands, Chery has specific requirements we’ve had to meet.
Technician training: Our team has completed Chery’s specialist training programmes. They understand the differences between the petrol Tiggo models and the Super Hybrid versions. They know how the Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) system works – how it combines petrol and electric power, why it needs different handling from other manufacturers’ hybrid systems. They’re familiar with the structure of seven-seater vehicles and why repairs need extra care when you’re dealing with the additional weight and passenger protection requirements.
The right equipment: Repairing modern vehicles requires sophisticated diagnostic tools. Chery vehicles, particularly the Super Hybrid models, have complex electrical systems and advanced driver assistance features. We’ve invested in the manufacturer-approved diagnostic equipment that can properly assess damage, recalibrate safety systems, and verify repairs. A general garage simply won’t have this kit.
Approved repair procedures: Chery specifies exactly how certain repairs should be carried out. This isn’t them being difficult – it’s because they’ve tested these methods and know they work. Whether it’s how to safely isolate a Super Hybrid’s high-voltage systems, the correct welding procedures for structural repairs, or the precise way to recalibrate ADAS features after replacing a windscreen, we follow Chery’s documented procedures. Every time.
Genuine parts and approved alternatives: We source components directly from Chery or use approved alternatives that meet their specifications. The temptation with cheaper aftermarket parts is obvious – they cost less. But they might not fit perfectly, they might not last as long, and they could affect how your car performs or even compromise safety systems. Your Tiggo was built to a standard, and repairs should maintain that standard.
Understanding the Tiggo Range
Chery’s thought carefully about what different families need, and the Tiggo range reflects that.
The Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid are five-seaters, perfect for smaller families or those who prefer a more compact SUV. The Super Hybrid version offers that impressive long-range capability – you can do the school run and local errands on electric power, then have the petrol engine kick in for longer journeys. When we repair these, we’re particularly careful with the hybrid system components and the battery pack positioning.
The Tiggo 8 and Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid step up to seven seats. These are proper family vehicles – the third row isn’t just for emergency use, it’s genuinely usable. The Super Hybrid again brings that long-range efficiency, which makes a real difference to running costs when you’re covering family mileage. Repairs on seven-seater vehicles require extra attention to structural work, because you’re protecting three rows of passengers, not two.
The Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid is Chery’s flagship – seven seats, serious equipment levels, and hybrid technology that makes it surprisingly economical for a vehicle of this size. When we work on a Tiggo 9, we’re dealing with Chery’s most sophisticated technology, which is exactly why approved repair centres matter.
The Technology That Needs Specialist Care
Chery hasn’t built simple vehicles. The Tiggo range, particularly the Super Hybrid models, features some genuinely impressive engineering.
Chery Super Hybrid system: The CSH technology in the Super Hybrid models is sophisticated. It’s not just a petrol engine with a battery bolted on – it’s an integrated system that manages power delivery between electric and petrol sources for optimum efficiency. After any collision, we carry out thorough checks of the hybrid system components, the high-voltage wiring, and the cooling systems. Our technicians hold the certifications needed to work safely on high-voltage vehicle systems – not every bodyshop can say that.
Advanced driver assistance: Your Tiggo likely has multiple cameras, radar sensors, and parking sensors. These aren’t optional extras – they’re active safety systems that can help prevent accidents or reduce their severity. Lane-keeping assistance, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control – they all rely on precise calibration. Even minor bodywork can affect these systems. We have the diagnostic equipment to recalibrate everything properly after repairs, ensuring your safety systems work as Chery intended.
Seven-seater structural considerations: If you’re driving a Tiggo 8 or Tiggo 9, the structural repair requirements are more demanding than for smaller vehicles. The body needs to protect three rows of passengers, and it needs to manage the additional weight and forces involved. We use Chery-approved jig systems and repair techniques that restore the structure to exact factory specifications. Your Tiggo’s ability to protect your family in an accident depends on this precision.
The “With Chery, With Love” Programme
Chery’s customer care programme isn’t just marketing – it reflects their approach to ownership. They want Chery drivers to feel supported throughout their ownership experience. Proper repairs are part of that commitment. When you bring your Tiggo to an approved repairer like us, you’re maintaining your eligibility for Chery’s support programmes and ensuring you can access all the benefits that come with ownership.
Exceptional Warranty Protection
This is worth highlighting because Chery’s warranty offering is genuinely class-leading. Seven years or 100,000 miles on the vehicle is already impressive. But for Super Hybrid models, that 8-year battery warranty is exceptional – and it’s specific to the battery system, recognising that it’s a significant part of your investment.
Using a non-approved repairer puts this warranty coverage at risk. We document every repair fully and provide evidence that work has been carried out to Chery’s standards. If warranty questions ever arise, you’ve got complete documentation to support your case.
How We Work
Being an approved Chery repair centre is important, but it’s not the only reason families trust us.
Collection and delivery service: After an accident, sorting out transport to a garage is another problem you don’t need. We’ll collect your Tiggo from your home or work and return it when repairs are complete. For busy families, this makes a real practical difference.
Clear timescales: You need to know when you’ll have your car back. We provide honest estimates and keep you updated throughout repairs. If anything changes, we’ll tell you straight away. No vague promises or endless delays.
Direct insurance handling: If you’re claiming on insurance, we can deal with your insurer directly. We’ll prepare estimates, provide documentation, and manage the approval process. You’ve got enough to worry about after an accident without becoming the go-between for garage and insurance company.
Clean, professional workshop: When you visit, you’ll notice our workshop is spotless. That’s not just for show – it’s because dust and debris can ruin paintwork, and cleanliness is essential for proper repairs. It also reflects how seriously we take the work.
Transparent communication: You’ll speak to real people who can explain what’s happening in plain English. No jargon, no patronising, just clear information about your car’s repairs.
Why Chery Built These Vehicles for British Families
Chery makes a point of saying they’ve designed the Tiggo range for British roads, lifestyles, and expectations. That’s not empty marketing – these vehicles are configured specifically for the UK market, meeting our safety standards, our environmental requirements, and our driving conditions.
This UK-specific configuration is another reason why approved repairs matter. Your Tiggo isn’t just any Chery – it’s a UK-specification vehicle built to meet our particular requirements. Repairs need to maintain those specifications, which means following UK-approved repair procedures using UK-specification parts.
Five Million Vehicles and Counting
Chery’s global sales milestone of 5 million vehicles tells you something important: these aren’t experimental vehicles from a startup manufacturer. Chery is an established automotive company with serious engineering credentials and manufacturing scale. They’ve learned what works over millions of vehicles and thousands of real-world repairs.
When we repair your Tiggo, we’re drawing on that accumulated knowledge – the repair procedures Chery has developed and refined across their global operations, adapted for UK requirements.
If Your Tiggo Needs Repairs
The process is straightforward:
Get in touch: Call us on 0204 542 8031, message us on WhatsApp, or email help@evbodyshops.co.uk. Send us some photos if you can – we can often give you an initial assessment over the phone.
We’ll collect your car: Unless you’d prefer to bring it to us, we’ll arrange collection from wherever’s convenient. We’re based in Enfield, but we serve families across North London and Hertfordshire.
Full assessment and estimate: We’ll inspect your Tiggo thoroughly and provide a detailed estimate. If you’re claiming on insurance, we can send this directly to your insurer and handle the approval process.
Professional repairs: Your car will be repaired by Chery-trained technicians using approved parts and procedures. We’ll keep you updated on progress.
Pre-delivery checks: Before we return your car, we carry out comprehensive checks – including ADAS recalibration if needed – to ensure everything’s working properly.
Collection or delivery: We’ll bring your Tiggo back to you, or you can collect it from us. Either way, it’ll be looking good and, more importantly, it’ll be safe for your family.
Get in Touch
We’re at Unit 1, Baird Road, Enfield, EN1 1SJ. Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with Saturday morning appointments available.
Call: 0204 542 8031
WhatsApp: Often the quickest way to send photos and get initial guidance
Email: help@evbodyshops.co.uk
Your Chery Tiggo is your family’s car – the vehicle that gets your kids to school safely, takes you on family days out, and needs to be reliable day after day. When it needs repairs, trust it to specialists who understand what these vehicles mean to families, and who have the manufacturer approval to prove they can do the work properly.
We’re your local Chery-approved repair centre. Let us show you why that matters.
