Suzuki South Africa Blog & Insights
Important Safety Checks For Your Car
Suzuki offers excellent warranty and service plans across its entire range of vehicles, but there are things each car owner should be doing regularly...
How to evaluate a car’s safety
No matter your budget, everyone wants to buy the safest car possible. The tricky part is knowing what to look for in terms of safety and also...
AARTO 101: New road rules explained
AARTO has ‘officially’ come into being but will be a “phased in” programme according to Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula. Estimated reading time: 11...
HOW THINGS WORK: Pretensioner [VIDEO]
In this segment, we take a more in-depth look at the need for seatbelts and the vital role they play when we wear them. We learn more about the...
How to drive safely in dense fog
Dense fog might not be a regular occurrence for many local drivers, but certain areas of SA are prone to mist or foggy conditions that can quickly...
Uniquely South African driving tips
Most South African motorists know that we still have to do a lot of work when it comes to road safety. From ensuring laws are followed to maintaining...
HOW THINGS WORK: Engine braking [VIDEO]
In this segment of How Things Work we look at engine braking, how it works and whether it can do damage to our vehicles. We also learn a few...
HOW THINGS WORK: Clutch [VIDEO]
In this segment of How Things Work Peter talks about a clutch and a torque converter. We see how they work in manual and automatic transmissions and...
How to be a more decisive driver
Being a decisive driver is not the same as being an aggressive driver. Knowing the difference and training yourself to be a more decisive driver will...
4 reasons why you might have to wait a little longer for your favourite Suzuki
If you’re struggling to get your hands on your new dream wheels, don’t despair. Here are a few reasons why your favourite Suzuki model might not be...
How Things Work: Rotary Engines [VIDEO]
Peter tells us about one of his favourite pieces of automotive technology, the Rotary Engine. We take a look at how the rotary engine works, how it...
How to drive safely during a veld fire
South Africa has some unique and challenging driving conditions. One of these is regular veld fires that can often obscure visibility and cause chaos...
HOW THINGS WORK: Windscreens [VIDEO]
Peter explains the technology behind modern-day windscreens. We take a look at how windscreens have advanced over the years and how they are...
[UPDATE] How To Prevent Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents are a massive concern in South Africa due to poor infrastructure and excessively bad driving habits, but there are some things...
How Things Work: Brake Discs & Pads [VIDEO]
In this episode, Peter gives us a breakdown of how disc brakes work. Estimated reading time: 8 minutes and 33 seconds.
HOW THINGS WORK: CV Joints [VIDEO]
In this episode of How Things Work, we’re taking you through the ins and outs of the CV joint. A remarkable mechanical device that has allowed cars...
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