Chinese SUV panoramic roofs crack under southern Russia sun
Owners of Chinese crossovers in southern Russia report widespread damage to panoramic roofs due to intense sunlight during summer trips, with repair costs ranging from 30,000 to 200,000 rubles, and insurance companies refusing to cover the damages.
Consensus
- Owners of Chinese crossovers are reporting damage to panoramic roofs after summer trips to southern Russia.
- The damage occurs after prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
- The affected models include Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, Chery Tigor 7 Pro Max, Jetour Dashing, and Changan CS55 Plus.
- The issue is most commonly reported in Krasnodar Krai, Stavropol Krai, and Crimea.
- Insurance companies are refusing to recognize the damage as a valid insurance claim.
- Repairs cost between 30,000 and 200,000 rubles and are paid for by owners.
Points of divergence
- Owners report deformation and cracks, with some experiencing complete glass destruction. — riamo
- The vehicles were reported to have 'destroyed' roofs due to sunlight. — vesti
- A similar issue occurred in winter with Geely vehicles, where rear windows cracked at temperatures as low as −11°C, and insurance companies attributed it to factory defects. — tg_mash
Coverage (3 sources)
- Panoramic roofs of Chinese cars burst due to strong sun in southern Russia — РИАМО
- Panoramic roofs of Chinese cars are cracking under the sun of southern Russia — Вести
- Autotourists flooded Russian auto service centers with complaints about their Chinese crossovers. They say panoramic roofs... — Mash