Chery Group France taps Valeo Tech Academy to train network techs on hybrid systems
Chery Group France has partnered with Valeo Tech Academy to train its network technicians on the advanced hybrid technology in its vehicles — training that must be completed before any outlet can open.
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- 7 years / 150,000 km
- 48 hours
What Happened
Six months after its commercial launch, Chery Group France is accelerating the structuring of its aftersales operations by partnering with Valeo Tech Academy to train network technicians on the advanced hybrid technologies powering its vehicles. Technician training is a mandatory prerequisite prior to the opening of any site, so the network is being trained ahead of initial deliveries. Valeo was chosen for its leadership in electrification and ADAS and its more than 30 years of presence in China, which gives it a deep understanding of Chinese vehicle architectures.
CHERY, the group's eponymous brand, launches.
Chery Group France announces its partnership with Valeo Tech Academy for network technician training.
The group counts 114 OMODA & JAECOO sales and aftersales outlets alongside 67 CHERY sites.
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- Ongoing training: advanced technician qualification through Valeo Tech Academy.
- Local logistics: a national spare parts hub based in Meung-sur-Loire, with 48 hours delivery on average.
- Customer peace of mind: a 7-year / 150,000 km warranty, plus 8 years on the high-voltage battery.
- Roadside assistance: 24/7 coverage provided by Allianz Partners.
“A carmaker is judged on its ability to service its vehicles in year seven. We set up our parts center and trained our workshops before delivering the first cars.”
“We are delighted by the trust Chery Group has placed in us to support the rollout of its iconic brands in France. This partnership perfectly reflects Valeo Tech Academy's core mission: bringing our technological edge and deep expertise in electrified and connected vehicles directly to distribution networks.”
Valeo Tech Academy is a specialised, Qualiopi-certified training provider within the Valeo group that supports the automotive after-sales ecosystem through the industry's shift toward electrification, driver assistance systems and new technical architectures. Its practical programs and teaching methods are designed to help technicians, independent repair shops and dealerships keep their skills current. The academy draws on three pillars: Valeo's technological leadership in electrification and ADAS, where its ADAS technologies equip one in three new vehicles worldwide; long-standing expertise with Chinese OEMs, with 22 production sites and 10 research and development centres in China; and a proven track record working with independent garage networks, automotive experts and franchised dealerships.
Why this matters
The partnership shows how much groundwork a new Chinese car brand must lay in France before it can sell cars: technician training is a mandatory prerequisite for opening any site. It matters to French buyers, who are promised a 7-year warranty and 48-hour parts delivery, and to Valeo, which is selling training expertise alongside its electrification and ADAS technology.
Terms in This Story
- Aftersales
- The services a carmaker or dealer provides after a vehicle is sold, such as maintenance, repairs and spare parts supply.
- ADAS
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: electronic features such as lane-keeping or automatic braking that help a driver operate a vehicle safely.
- Hybrid
- A vehicle powered by both a combustion engine and an electric motor working together.
- Qualiopi
- A French quality certification awarded to training providers that meet national standards for their processes and programs.
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