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
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

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.
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.
Dodge care at a glance

"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.

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.
Heat cycles warp or crack the plastic housing, so oil or coolant leaks.
Oil pooling in the valley between the cylinder banks, under the intake.
Many workshops fit an aluminium housing rather than just new O rings.
Lost oil or coolant can lead to overheating or engine damage.
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.
Reproduce the shudder and test shifts from 2nd to 4th gear.
Read gearbox codes and live data, including converter slip.
A fluid service sometimes cures a mild shudder.
Torque converter or gearbox work only if tests confirm it.


Scat Pack, SRT and Hellcat cars are heavy and powerful. Brakes, rear tyres and suspension bushes work hard, and Dubai heat adds to it.
Large Brembo brakes on SRT models. Warped discs show as vibration.
V8 Chargers and Challengers eat rear tyres. Check alignment too.
Clunks over bumps point to control arm bushes or struts.
Discoloured exhaust tips and heat damaged plastics suggest hard use.
Dubai has 298 used Dodges listed for sale. The Charger and Challenger make up three in four. Tap a model for its repair page.
Four door muscle car, V6 to Hellcat.
92Two door coupe, V6 to Demon.
55Three row SUV, V6 to SRT.
15Pickup, listed under Dodge.
Used listings on dubizzle Dubai, checked 13 October 2026.
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.
| Job | Dubai guide (AED) | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Basic service | From about 200 to 300 | Starting price listed for Dodge servicing in Dubai. V8 and SRT cost more. |
| Hemi tick, exhaust manifold bolts | 1,500 to 3,000 | Published UAE guide figure. |
| Performance tyres, full set | 2,500 to 4,500 | Rear tyres wear fastest on V8 cars. |
| 8 speed gearbox replacement | 4,000 to 7,000 | Published UAE guide figure. Fluid and converter checks come first. |
| V6 oil filter housing | Quoted after inspection | Aluminium housing option available. |
| Lifters and camshaft | Quoted after inspection | Depends on how many lifters and cam wear. |
| SRT brake pads and discs | Quoted per car | Genuine Mopar or quality alternatives. |
Prices from CarSwitch and Policybazaar, checked 13 October 2026. They are market guides, not Mechanics tariffs.
Send the model, year, engine and mileage, or the fault. You get a written, itemised quote before any work starts.
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.
Every 8,000 to 10,000 km on a V8, or as the indicator shows.
16 plugs on a Hemi, two per cylinder, replaced at the interval in your owner's manual.
Coolant and radiator checked every year before summer.
Checked when shifts change or shudder appears.
Intervals from CarSwitch and a Hemi guide. Follow your owner's manual too.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dealer details from dubizzle's Dodge showroom guide, checked October 2026.

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.
Salvage, flood and mileage records.
Hemi tick, leaks and misfires.
Shudder and shift quality.
Warped discs, tyre wear, heat damage.
Uconnect, seats and warning lights.
Compressor and leak check.
Four simple steps from first message to collection. You approve every cost before work starts.
Send the model, year, engine and the problem on WhatsApp. A short video of any noise helps.
Bring the car to Al Quoz, or we arrange collection from your home or office.
Free inspection, full scan, photos and a written quote you approve.
The repair, a road test, and the old parts shown to you.
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.
The Dodge brothers open their parts business.
The first Dodge car is built.
Chrysler buys Dodge.
The first Charger arrives.
The supercharged Hellcat launches.
The last V8 Charger and Challenger are built.
Engine faults, prices and intervals on this page link to the source we checked. Prices are market guides, never our tariff.
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).
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.
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.
The Mechanics workshop team in Al Quoz reviews this page when terms, recalls or prices change. Last update 14 October 2026.
Details for each service.
Costs, oil intervals, Hemi tick, V6 leaks, gearbox shudder, parts and imports.
Ask on WhatsAppA 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.