Suzuki Swift Problems

Without further information, or actually seeing the car and hearing the noise, it’s impossible to give you any advice on the cause of the noise. Your best course of action is to take it to a mechanic and have them assess it for you firsthand.

The price will depend on the year and variant. It will aso depend on if you go to a dealer or not. You can read more about how to replace your keys here.

The best times to buy are usually the end of the financial year, or at model run-out times, that's when the specials are on. The CVT and dual-clutch autos are both still unknowns in terms of long-term reliability, but either should be ok over the five years you plan to keep the car. Any of the cars you list, and the list is a long one, would be ok. It really comes down to what you like.

Check the fuel supply, the fuel pump, lines, filter, and consider having a diagnostic check done by a dealer.

Talk to a car detailer to find out how much he would charge to do the repairs and tidy it up. If it’s under $1000 do it that way, otherwise you’re probably best to make a claim.

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The dealer’s claims seem doubtful. Have it checked by an auto electrician, who should be able to tell you if the GPS installation has affected the headlights.

Unfortunately you’ve kept the Corolla too long, and have had to spend money to keep it going. Keep that in mind for the next one you buy.

You’re constrained by your $20,000 budget, but I would suggest you look at a Kia Rio, Mazda2, Mitsubishi Lancer, or Suzuki Swift. All should fall within your budget and all will give you a good run. If you were prepared to buy a used car that is one or two years old, you could consider a Toyota Corolla, or a Mazda3.

I could, but you haven’t supplied the model year, which is crucial to determining the price.

It has a chain.

It would be nice if cars didn’t have any faults, but the sad fact is that they do. You best bet is to contact Suzuki (1800 777 088) and request help to pay for the repairs.