On March 17th, discussions about the "Chery Automobile Remote Locking System" have stirred up attention and debate among netizens.
According to reports from domestic media, the incident began when an owner of a Chery Tiggo 8 Kunkun E+ claimed that while driving normally, upon applying the brakes, the vehicle first slowed down, then accelerated on its own, causing a rear-end collision with the vehicle in front and pushing it several meters away.
Following the incident, Chery stated that after inspection, the vehicle's braking system was functioning normally, and the braking effect complied with national technical standards.
However, the Chery owner did not agree with the official explanation and decided to take the vehicle to a "problematic car exhibition" to seek justice.
According to the owner, upon hearing about his intention to participate in the exhibition, Chery, through intermediaries, advised him not to attend and offered to negotiate a resolution.
However, the owner refused the proposed solution. Subsequently, he discovered that after taking the vehicle to the problematic car exhibition, the car's system was mysteriously locked remotely, rendering the vehicle unable to start. Even the staff at the dealership were unable to resolve the issue.
Afterward, the owner posted the vehicle's loan repayment status to prove that there were no outstanding debts, indicating no reason for the remote locking.
As public attention grew around the incident, Chery issued a statement to the media, clarifying that the allegations of "remote locking" were not factual. According to national laws and regulations, Chery automotive products do not include a remote locking feature.
The owner and the dealership have since initiated legal proceedings.
