Scheduled Servicing
Oil and filter services at the 15,000 km or 12-month interval, plus plugs, fluids and a full inspection as the schedule calls for. Your service book is stamped and we keep a record of the parts used.
Independent Workshop
Omoda Service & Repairs in Randburg & Hermanus
At Fangio Auto we service and repair Omoda C5 and C5 X models at our Randburg and Hermanus branches. The C5 runs a 1.5 litre turbo petrol engine on Chery group underpinnings, and Omoda asks for a service every 15,000 km or once a year, whichever comes first. We service to that schedule and tell you honestly where your service plan and warranty stand before any work starts. Omoda is new in South Africa and its dealer network is still small, so a lot of owners want a workshop closer to home.
Omoda Range
Omoda Models We Service
The C5 is the Omoda most owners drive. Early cars use a CVT with nine simulated steps, and the newer C5 X series cars use a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox, so we confirm which one yours has before we quote.
Omoda C5
Omoda C5 X
Driving a different Omoda, such as the C9 or a hybrid? Contact us and we will confirm what we can do before you book. Omoda sits in the same group as Chery and Jaecoo, so see those pages too.
Service First
What We Do for Your Omoda
From a minor service to diagnostic work, we cover Omoda maintenance and repair at both branches. Here is what we do on a C5 or C5 X.
Service Plan Questions Answered Upfront
The C5 comes with a service plan, most commonly 5 years or 70,000 km, though some derivatives have a shorter one. Services paid for by the plan are done through the Omoda network. We tell you before booking which of your services fall inside the plan and which are ours to do.
Out-of-Plan and Between-Service Work
Once the plan is used up, or when something needs attention between services, we quote up front and work to the manufacturer schedule.
1.5T Engine Diagnostics
We read fault codes on the 1.5 litre turbo petrol engine (115 kW, 230 Nm) and check the cooling, intercooler and turbo plumbing before small problems grow.
CVT and Dual-Clutch Gearbox Care
We check which gearbox your Omoda has, follow the service book for its fluid and inspection points, and read gearbox fault codes. Software behaviour such as low-speed hesitation can need a dealer update, and we will say so if that is the case.
Brakes, Suspension & Steering
Pads, discs, shocks and alignment for city commuting and long highway runs.
Driveline Inspection
We inspect driveshafts, mountings and the driveline when owners report vibration or noise.
Parts & Consumables
Correct-spec oil, air and cabin filters, plugs, wipers, batteries and brake components, quoted before we fit them.
What We Watch For
Omoda C5 Service Points We Watch
Omoda is young in South Africa, and we will not pretend to have seen every fault. These are the areas that road tests and owner reports point to, and the ones we check on every C5 that comes in.
CVT behaviour
Reviewers describe the CVT as snatchy at low speed and quick to rev early on. We check fluid and fault codes, and tell you honestly if the cause looks like software that only the dealer can update.
Software gremlins
Infotainment and driver-assist glitches are a common complaint on newer Chinese brands. Many are software fixes at the dealer. We check the 12V battery and charging first, since a weak battery causes many electrical oddities.
Brakes on city cars
Stop-start commuting wears pads and discs faster than the schedule assumes. We measure and report wear at every service.
Turbo engine care
A turbo engine suits clean oil at the right interval. We do not stretch services past 15,000 km or 12 months.
Recalls and campaigns
Open recalls are handled by the Omoda network, not by an independent. Ask the dealer to check your VIN, and we will tell you if we spot anything that looks recall related.
Honest About Omoda
Why Omoda Owners Choose Fangio
We are an independent workshop, not an Omoda dealer. We have not yet serviced a long list of Omodas, and we will tell you that plainly. What you get is a workshop that quotes upfront, follows the manufacturer schedule and explains where the dealer still has a role.
Straight Answers on Plan and Warranty
Choosing an independent workshop does not by itself void a manufacturer warranty under the Competition Commission's aftermarket guidelines in force since July 2021, provided the schedule is followed with correct parts and records. A plan service is paid by the Omoda network, so we tell you upfront which services the plan covers.
Two Branches, One Standard
Randburg covers Johannesburg and surrounds. Hermanus covers the Overberg and the Western Cape, where Omoda dealer coverage is thin. Same quoting and the same service standard at both.
Transparent Quoting
You know what will be done and what it costs before we touch your Omoda. We quote, you approve, we work.
Related Brands
Other Brands We Service
Got Questions?
Omoda Service & Repair FAQs
Will servicing my Omoda at Fangio void my warranty?
Not by itself. The Competition Commission's automotive aftermarket guidelines, in force since 1 July 2021, say a manufacturer cannot void a warranty only because you used an independent workshop. The service must follow the manufacturer schedule, with correct parts and a service record. A fault caused by poor parts or workmanship can still be excluded, which is why we record everything we fit.
What is the Omoda C5 service interval?
Omoda specifies a service every 15,000 km or once a year, whichever comes first. Always check your own service book, because it can differ by model and year.
Can I service my Omoda with you while it is on its service plan?
Yes, you can, but the plan will not pay for it. The C5 usually has a 5-year or 70,000 km service plan (some derivatives have a shorter one), and its services are claimed through the Omoda network. Many owners use the plan while it lasts and come to us afterwards, or for repairs between services. We tell you before booking which option applies.
Does my Omoda have a CVT or a dual-clutch gearbox?
The C5 1.5T has been sold with a CVT that simulates nine steps. Newer C5 X series cars use a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Tell us your year and variant and we will confirm before quoting.
Omoda is new. Do you really know how to service it?
The C5 is a Chery group car with a 1.5 litre turbo petrol engine, and the mechanical service work is familiar ground. We are not a dealer and we have not serviced as many Omodas as we have older brands, so we confirm service data first and tell you if something needs the dealer.
Where are you based?
Two branches: Randburg (Johannesburg) and Hermanus (Overberg). Pick your branch on our contact page.
Book Your Service
Book Your Omoda Service
Tell us your Omoda model, year and kilometres, and whether it is still on its service plan. We will confirm what is ours to do, give you a clear quote, and book you in at Randburg or Hermanus.