Suzuki Swift Problems

It will be 20 years old next year, it could simply be that it’s worn out. Check the engine’s vitals, like the compression etc.

There's no real reason to disconnect your battery when recharging it as long as the ignition is off when you do it.

The dealer is having a lend of you. Contact Suzuki head office and enlist their help to find the source of the problem, the dealer seems to be more interested in taking your money than fixing the problem.

I agree, they should take a look at your car and discuss your concerns with you. You don’t say that the oil canning is evident in any other way than by pressing down on the roof. If it’s not it’s necessarily a problem, but I would still press Suzuki for an explanation.

We haven’t had any other reports of a problem, but it could be that the windscreen is too tight in the opening, and given the cold weather of recent weeks, the flexing in the body could be enough to initiate a crack. I would not accept Suzuki’s explanation and press for a proper investigation.

The dealers set the price for the servicing and I believe they charge what they think the local market will cop. Before deciding on which dealer to do the service quiz them on why they charge what they do, and tell them you've done your homework. On your second point I agree that if they break the nuts and caps they should pay for the replacement parts, and I would put that to the dealer before agreeing to have them service your car.

I'M SURE your car would make a great buy for a young driver. Advertising your car is the best way of selling it. Perhaps you could ask a friend if you could use their phone number so they could answer the calls. I assume your car is a GLX model, which would normally be worth about $5500, but because it's in such good condition you could well get your asking price.

Changing the camshaft, and fitting exhaust extractors and a free-flow exhaust system is the cheapest and most effective way of improving the bottom end and mid-range performance of your Suzuki. Cost would be about $1000. A more radical step would be to fit a motor from a GTi, and that could be done for about $3000 and would include the front suspension, brakes, and all ancillaries from a GTi. That would make your Cino a real flyer. For more info, give Suzi World a call on 9459 8988.