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Dodge Repair in Dubai, Hemi to Hellcat

Dodge service and repair in Al Quoz, Dubai for the Charger, Challenger, Durango and Ram 1500, from V6 to Hellcat. A Hemi tick, oil leaking from the top of a V6, a shudder between 35 and 60 km/h or rear tyres gone too soon? We find the real cause, quote in writing before any work, and keep your Charger, Challenger or Durango strong.

Dubai guide Hemi tick repair from AED 1,500

Free inspectionWritten quote firstPickup across DubaiImport history advice
Grey Dodge Charger on a workshop lift beside an orange Dodge Challenger
Charger, Challenger, DurangoV6, Hemi, SRT and Hellcat
Know your engine

Which engine is in your Dodge?

Dodge uses the same few engines across the Charger, Challenger and Durango, so your engine tells us most of what your car needs. Pick yours to see its known weak points and a Dubai guide price.

Send us your model and engine badge on WhatsApp, for example R/T or Scat Pack, and we tell you what to watch.

Engine patterns from a Hemi guide, a Pentastar guide and CarSwitch's UAE buyer guide. Power figures are approximate and vary by model and year.

Quick answer

Where can I get my Dodge repaired in Dubai?

Mechanics is an independent Dodge repair workshop in Al Quoz, Dubai. We service and repair the Charger, Challenger, Durango and Ram 1500, from Hemi ticks and Pentastar leaks to 8 speed shudder, brakes and AC. Every job starts with a free inspection and a written quote. Warranty and recall work goes to Al-Futtaim Trading Enterprises, the official Dodge dealer.

Engines
3.6 Pentastar V6, 5.7 and 6.4 (392) Hemi V8, 6.2 supercharged Hellcat
Gearbox
TorqueFlite 8 speed automatic, ZF 8HP based
Platforms
LD Charger, LA Challenger, WD Durango
Parent company
Stellantis
Official dealer, Dubai
Al-Futtaim Trading Enterprises

Dodge care at a glance

Hemi tick repair
Exhaust manifold bolts about AED 1,500 to 3,000.
V8 oil interval
Every 8,000 to 10,000 km in UAE conditions.
Most common in Dubai
The Charger and Challenger, then the Durango.
Getting it to us
Al Quoz, or pickup across Dubai by arrangement.
Technician removing a broken exhaust manifold bolt from a Dodge Hemi V8
The Hemi tick, explained

Which Dodge Hemi tick is your engine making?

"Hemi tick" covers two very different problems. One is an annoying exhaust leak. The other can destroy the camshaft. A proper diagnosis tells them apart before you spend money.

Usually less serious

Broken exhaust manifold bolts

  • Tick loudest on a cold start
  • Often fades as the engine warms
  • Exhaust leak smell or sound
  • Rear manifold bolts usually fail first
Act quickly

Failed lifter roller

  • Tick that stays when warm
  • Misfire and engine light
  • Can damage the camshaft
  • Needs lifters, and the cam if worn
Technician comparing new aluminium and cracked plastic V6 oil filter housings
The Pentastar oil filter housing sits in the middle of the engine, under the intake.
The 3.6 Pentastar V6

Dodge 3.6 Pentastar V6 oil and coolant leaks

The V6 in most Chargers, Challengers and Durangos is strong, with one well known weak point: a plastic oil filter housing that also holds the oil cooler.

What fails

Heat cycles warp or crack the plastic housing, so oil or coolant leaks.

Where to look

Oil pooling in the valley between the cylinder banks, under the intake.

The fix

Many workshops fit an aluminium housing rather than just new O rings.

Why act

Lost oil or coolant can lead to overheating or engine damage.

The 8 speed automatic

Dodge 8 speed shudder between 35 and 60 km/h

Most modern Dodges use the TorqueFlite 8 speed automatic, built under licence from ZF's 8HP design. The most common complaint is a shudder at light throttle between about 35 and 60 km/h, often from the torque converter. Here is how we approach it.

1

Road test

Reproduce the shudder and test shifts from 2nd to 4th gear.

2

Scan

Read gearbox codes and live data, including converter slip.

3

Fluid first

A fluid service sometimes cures a mild shudder.

4

Repair

Torque converter or gearbox work only if tests confirm it.

Technician draining automatic gearbox fluid from a Dodge Charger on a lift
Technician measuring a Dodge Challenger brake disc beside a red caliper
V8 and SRT cars wear brakes and rear tyres quickly.
Brakes, tyres and heat

Dodge SRT and Hellcat power wears parts faster

Scat Pack, SRT and Hellcat cars are heavy and powerful. Brakes, rear tyres and suspension bushes work hard, and Dubai heat adds to it.

Brakes

Large Brembo brakes on SRT models. Warped discs show as vibration.

Rear tyres

V8 Chargers and Challengers eat rear tyres. Check alignment too.

Bushes and struts

Clunks over bumps point to control arm bushes or struts.

Heat signs

Discoloured exhaust tips and heat damaged plastics suggest hard use.

Know the number first

Dodge repair cost in Dubai, as a guide

Published UAE guides put Hemi tick repairs at about AED 1,500 to 3,000 and a full set of performance tyres at AED 2,500 to 4,500. Engine and gearbox repairs depend on what testing finds.

JobDubai guide (AED)Good to know
Basic serviceFrom about 200 to 300Starting price listed for Dodge servicing in Dubai. V8 and SRT cost more.
Hemi tick, exhaust manifold bolts1,500 to 3,000Published UAE guide figure.
Performance tyres, full set2,500 to 4,500Rear tyres wear fastest on V8 cars.
8 speed gearbox replacement4,000 to 7,000Published UAE guide figure. Fluid and converter checks come first.
V6 oil filter housingQuoted after inspectionAluminium housing option available.
Lifters and camshaftQuoted after inspectionDepends on how many lifters and cam wear.
SRT brake pads and discsQuoted per carGenuine Mopar or quality alternatives.

Prices from CarSwitch and Policybazaar, checked 13 October 2026. They are market guides, not Mechanics tariffs.

Get the exact price for your Dodge

Send the model, year, engine and mileage, or the fault. You get a written, itemised quote before any work starts.

Stay on schedule

Dodge service intervals for Dubai

Your car's Oil Change Indicator sets the baseline. In UAE heat, a V8 benefits from an oil change every 8,000 to 10,000 km, and the Hemi has 16 spark plugs that need replacing on schedule.

Engine oil

Every 8,000 to 10,000 km on a V8, or as the indicator shows.

Spark plugs

16 plugs on a Hemi, two per cylinder, replaced at the interval in your owner's manual.

Cooling

Coolant and radiator checked every year before summer.

Gearbox fluid

Checked when shifts change or shudder appears.

Intervals from CarSwitch and a Hemi guide. Follow your owner's manual too.

End of an era

The last Charger and Challenger V8s, and what comes next

The V8 Charger and Challenger ended production after the 2023 model year. Parts remain widely available, because the Hemi and Pentastar engines are shared across the Stellantis range.

2008 to 2023

Charger (LD, 2011 on) and Challenger (LA, 2008 on)

The cars most Dubai owners drive. V6, 5.7 Hemi, 6.4 Scat Pack and 6.2 supercharged Hellcat versions, all with years of parts support ahead.

2025 on

New Charger Daytona and Sixpack

An electric Daytona and a twin turbo six cylinder Sixpack. Most are still under warranty, so warranty work goes to the dealer. We handle tyres, brakes, alignment and protection.

An honest comparison

Dodge dealer or independent workshop?

Use the official dealer, Al-Futtaim Trading Enterprises in Dubai, for warranty repairs, recalls and software updates. For cars out of warranty, an independent workshop gives you a written quote and a choice of parts.

Trading Enterprises, Dodge

Best for warranty and recalls

  • Warranty and recall work at no cost to you.
  • Mopar parts and official software.
  • Official Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram service network.
Mechanics, Al Quoz

Best for out of warranty care

  • Written quote before any work, with each part listed.
  • Mopar, OE or quality alternative parts, your choice.
  • Pickup across Dubai by arrangement.

Dealer details from dubizzle's Dodge showroom guide, checked October 2026.

Technician examining a Dodge Charger's boot floor for past water damage
The boot floor can reveal past water damage or repair work.
Buying a used Charger or Challenger?

Used Dodge inspection, car and history

Many Dodges in Dubai are imported or non GCC spec cars. Check for salvage history and odometer problems, and have the car inspected before you pay.

Import history

Salvage, flood and mileage records.

Engine

Hemi tick, leaks and misfires.

Gearbox

Shudder and shift quality.

Hard use

Warped discs, tyre wear, heat damage.

Electronics

Uconnect, seats and warning lights.

AC

Compressor and leak check.

How it works

Booking your Dodge with us

Four simple steps from first message to collection. You approve every cost before work starts.

01

Message us

Send the model, year, engine and the problem on WhatsApp. A short video of any noise helps.

02

Drop off or pickup

Bring the car to Al Quoz, or we arrange collection from your home or office.

03

Scan and quote

Free inspection, full scan, photos and a written quote you approve.

04

Repair and road test

The repair, a road test, and the old parts shown to you.

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The brand

A short history of Dodge

Brothers John and Horace Dodge started as parts makers in 1900 and built their first car in 1914. Dodge joined Chrysler in 1928 and is now part of Stellantis.

1900

The Dodge brothers open their parts business.

1914

The first Dodge car is built.

1928

Chrysler buys Dodge.

1966

The first Charger arrives.

2015

The supercharged Hellcat launches.

2023

The last V8 Charger and Challenger are built.

Why trust this page

Where this Dodge guide comes from

Engine faults, prices and intervals on this page link to the source we checked. Prices are market guides, never our tariff.

Sources we checked

The 8020 Automotive Hemi guide and Pentastar oil filter housing guide, CarSwitch's 2026 UAE buyer guide, Policybazaar's Dubai garage prices and dubizzle listings (checked 13 October 2026), and dubizzle's Dodge showroom guide (October 2026).

How we price

Published UAE prices are guides only. Your real price comes from a free inspection and a written, itemised quote, with Mopar and aftermarket parts priced side by side so you choose.

What we send elsewhere

Warranty repairs, recalls and software updates, including most 2025 on Charger Daytona and Sixpack work, go to Al-Futtaim Trading Enterprises, the official Dodge dealer, where they are free.

Who reviews it

The Mechanics workshop team in Al Quoz reviews this page when terms, recalls or prices change. Last update 14 October 2026.

Before you book

Dodge repair questions answered

Costs, oil intervals, Hemi tick, V6 leaks, gearbox shudder, parts and imports.

Ask on WhatsApp
How much is a Dodge service in Dubai?

A basic Dodge service in Dubai starts from about AED 200 to 300 as a guide, based on a Dubai garage directory, with V8 and SRT models costing more because of oil capacity and parts. Send your model, engine and mileage for an exact written quote.

How often should I change the oil in a Dodge V8 in Dubai?

Every 8,000 to 10,000 km for V8 Chargers and Challengers, according to a UAE buyer guide. Heat, traffic and hard driving all use oil up faster, so follow the Oil Change Indicator and do not stretch it in summer.

What is the Hemi tick?

It describes a ticking noise from the 5.7 or 6.4 Hemi. The two common causes are broken exhaust manifold bolts, which mainly cause an exhaust leak, and a failed lifter roller, which can damage the camshaft. A diagnosis tells them apart before any repair.

Can I keep driving with a Hemi tick?

If the tick fades as the engine warms and there is no misfire, it is often the manifold bolts, and the car can usually be driven to us carefully. A tick that stays when warm, with a misfire or engine light, needs prompt attention to protect the camshaft.

Why is my V6 Charger leaking oil from the top of the engine?

Most often the plastic oil filter housing on the 3.6 Pentastar V6, which also holds the oil cooler. It can warp or crack and leak oil or coolant into the valley of the engine. Many workshops replace it with an aluminium housing rather than only changing the O rings.

Why does my Charger shudder between 35 and 60 km/h?

Most often the torque converter. A light throttle shudder at those speeds is a common complaint on the TorqueFlite 8 speed automatic. A fluid service sometimes helps. We road test and scan the gearbox before quoting any larger repair.

Should I disable MDS on my Hemi?

MDS shuts down cylinders to save fuel. Some owners disable it with a tuner, which changes the engine software and can affect warranty cover. We can explain the options and check whether any running problem is actually linked to MDS first.

Will parts stay available now the V8 Charger and Challenger have ended?

Yes. The V8 cars ended after the 2023 model year, but the Hemi and Pentastar engines and many other parts are shared across Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and Ram, so parts support continues.

Do you service Scat Pack, SRT and Hellcat models?

Yes. We service and repair Scat Pack, SRT 392 and supercharged Hellcat models, including brakes, tyres, cooling and diagnostics. These cars need the correct oil grade and parts, so tell us the exact model when you book.

Will an independent service affect my Dodge warranty?

Warranty repairs, recalls and software updates should go to the Dodge dealer, Al-Futtaim Trading Enterprises, where they are free. For cars out of warranty, an independent workshop is a normal choice. Check your own warranty terms before booking work on a car that is still covered.

Is it safe to buy an imported or non GCC spec Charger or Challenger?

It can be, with checks. Look for salvage and flood history and odometer problems, and have the car inspected for leaks, gearbox shudder, hard use and electrical faults before you pay.

Where can I get my Dodge repaired in Dubai outside the dealer?

Mechanics in Al Quoz is an independent Dodge workshop for the Charger, Challenger and Durango, from V6 to Hellcat, plus the Ram 1500 with the same Hemi and Pentastar engines. You get a free inspection and a written quote first. Warranty and recall work stays with Al-Futtaim Trading Enterprises, the official Dodge dealer.

Mechanics · Al Quoz, Dubai

Book your Dodge in this week

Send the model, year, engine and what you need. We inspect free of charge and give you a written quote before any work starts. Pickup across Dubai by arrangement.

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