How warranty, parts, service and dealer support protect your investment

Resale value is one of the most practical questions any car buyer can ask. It’s also one of the least understood. For a brand like Chery, which has grown rapidly in the Australian market, the real question buyers are asking is: ‘Will it hold its value?’

Before taking a deeper look at Chery specifically, it's important to understand what keeps any vehicle's resale value strong. Industry data consistently points to the same core factors: 
1. Warranty: It’s length and transferability 
2. Parts: The availability and affordability of replacements 
3. Service: The breadth of the authorised service network
4. Safety: The vehicles ongoing credentials.

A buyer in the used-car market is essentially asking: "If I buy this vehicle today, will it be supported tomorrow?" The brands who answer that question convincingly see their vehicles depreciate less and more valued.


1. Warranty: 7-years of protection that stays with the car

Chery's 7-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty is one of the most comprehensive in Australia. Importantly, its relevance to resale goes beyond the original buyer.

The capped-price servicing program, which covers the first seven scheduled services, is assigned to the vehicle, not the owner. This means, when a Chery changes hands within the warranty period, the new owner inherits the remaining capped-price service entitlements. That’s provided the vehicle's service schedule has been maintained. It’s a meaningful incentive for a second-hand buyer: predictable, capped service costs backed by the manufacturer.

The news is even better for buyers of Chery's electrified models – like the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid, Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid, Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid and Tiggo E5. For all these cars the high-voltage battery carries a separate 8-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. That addresses one of the single biggest concerns for used EV and PHEV buyers – battery health

"In the real world
Imagine, you’re selling a 3-year-old Chery. It still has 4-years of manufacturer warranty coverage. Plus, up to four remaining capped-price services. Put those in your ad or use them when negotiating a trade in and they’re compelling. It can even be the reason for choosing a Chery over something similarly priced."

 

2. Parts: Start with $28 million in fast replacements

Resale value erodes quickly when buyers think parts will be expensive or tough to get. It can be why newer car brands struggle with resale values.

Chery has tackled this directly. The Chery warehouse in Melbourne already holds over $28 million worth of parts inventory. Similar facilities are planned to be opened in Brisbane and Perth by the end of 2026. The accessibility of parts is also helped by Chery sharing parts across models. The Tiggo 4, Tiggo 7, C5 and their hybrid variants share core powertrain and chassis components. So, our well-stocked supply chain is supporting multiple models at the same time. 

The aim is to make sure any Chery dealer in Australia can access the parts it whenever they need them. No matter if that’s for a routine service or more extensive repair. For used-car buyers, this translates to parts that are available, reasonably priced and locally held.

 

3. Service: A network of 85+ dealers across Australia

Used car buyer want to know a vehicle is resale easy it is to maintain. They want a qualified dealer to be nearby, not hours away. That matters for resale. A more accessible network means more potential buyers.

Across Australia you’ll find over 85 authorised Chery dealers. That’s just the start. Chery’s target is to have over 100 by the end of 2026. All of them equipped for both scheduled servicing and warranty work. All of them carrying genuine Chery parts. All of them local.

"In the real world:
Imagine you live in regional New South Wales and you’re buying a second-hand car. You can choose the brand where you know there’s a dealer nearby. Or take a risk where the nearest authorised repairer is hundreds of kilometers away in a capital-city."


4. Safety: Ongoing 5-star ANCAP safety ratings

Safety ratings are increasingly important in deciding which used-car to buy – especially for families. A vehicle with a current 5-star ANCAP rating has more appeal than one with an outdated or lower rating.

Chery's Australian range has achieved 5-star ANCAP safety ratings across all its core models. That includes the Tiggo 4, Tiggo 7 Pro, Tiggo 8 Pro Max and the OMODA 5 / E5. Importantly, the 5-star ratings don't expire when the vehicle changes hands.
 

When everything else is equal, these are the tiebreakers.

Every used-car buyer starts with a list of ‘must haves’. Qualities any car must have to be seriously considered. But then, if multi cars make the list, tiebreakers come into play.
 

Tiebreaker 1: Strong new-car value means less depreciation exposure

One of the less obvious factors in resale performance is the original purchase price. Cars with a strong feature-to-price value at purchase tend to depreciate less in percentage terms. So, there's less gap between the new and used price.

Buying a new Chery is great value. First time owners are getting a level of equipment standard which doesn’t just match higher priced options but often exceeds it.

"In the real world:
New buyers of the Chery C5 will spend under $35,000. For that they drive away a car rich in features and technology that’s the envy of others in its class. When looking to sell it second hand, those features will still stand up against cars of the same age."

 

Tiebreaker 2: A brand that gives buyers long-term confidence

Resale value is ultimately a measure of buyer confidence. How confident are buyers, dealers and financiers that the brand will be around for years to come.

Chery is here for the long term. Australians bought 176% more Cherys in 2025 than in. 2024. That’s more than 34,000 vehicles – so you’re already seeing lots on the road. You’re also passing more and more local dealers and authorized service centres.

Across the world, Chery Group sold over two million vehicles in just nine months during 2025.

For the Australian used-car market, these signals matter. Buyers and valuers are more confident assigning strong residual values to brands that are clearly investing in their local presence.


The bottom line? The rubber is hitting the road.

While it’s still too early for comprehensive used-market data, Chery’s fundamentals are strong. A 7-year warranty that travels with the car. A $28 million parts network. Over 85 dealers with local stock. Plus a 5-star safety ratings across the range. Those are exactly the ingredients that support strong resale value.

For buyers weighing up a Chery today, our resale story isn't built on yesterday’s data. It's built on today’s infrastructure. That infrastructure is here right now.


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