
Chelsy Pinto
Product Planning and Sales Development Coordinator. Founder of the Swift Speed Club of Suzuki enthusiasts, Chelsy lives and breathes Suzuki. Before joining Suzuki Auto South Africa, Chelsy worked in vehicle retail. Chelsy spent a large part of her career at Suzuki dealerships, including Suzuki Northcliff, Suzuki Bryanston and, most recently, Suzuki Bramley. Chelsy is a familiar face on Ignition TV, and has also travelled abroad to test drive future Suzuki models.
Suzuki South Africa Blog & Insights
What makes Suzuki unique: HEARTECT platform
Automakers around the world have a love for acronyms that do not always make it clear to buyers what they actually mean and how that technology fits...
Dejargoning the motorheads: your guide to petrolhead car speak
For an outsider, being in the midst of a crowd of car lovers is akin to being in a foreign country as the language they speak can be...
A Longstanding heritage with the Suzuki Cervo CX-G
We all want a unique vehicle, but Renee Snyman is taking individuality to the next level by driving one of only two Suzuki Cervo CX-G’s ever brought...
7 possibly complicated car features made simple
There are plenty of features, settings and tasks on cars that may sound overly complicated to use or set up, but they’re actually not all that bad....
AITA: I make my office carpool use hand sanitisers and surface wipes
In the third article in our new series, Suzuki takes questions from readers and lets the audience decide - is this real-life person an, erm, donkey,...
Suzuki cars as sports stars
We all love our cars, many of us to the point where we give them a name (admit it!) and talk about them as if they were a person. If your car was a...
How to build your driving confidence: Getting the basics right
Driving may be one of the most intimidating skills a person needs to learn and it is tougher for some than others.
Four Suzukis under R3 500 per month
Price consideration is a vital factor in any purchasing decision, especially when it comes to a car, and careful planning can buy you a surprising...
Handle the Heat and Own It with the Speedy Swift Sport | AUDIO
The SA media couldn’t have prepared themselves for how hot this lightweight, turbo-charged hatchback was going to be at the launch. They owned it by...
An APPealing Drive
We live in a time where if you want to do, see or hear anything, go anywhere, be yourself or someone else, there will probably be an app available –...
The best articles on fuel consumption and efficiency that we know you’ll love
Don’t get confused with all the fuel content circulating around with the petrol price continuously fluctuating. Here’s one article that combines all...
Why the SA Media were all in when they drove the Ertiga in 2019
Launched on 08 March 2019, the new Suzuki Ertiga caused quite the stir in the South African motoring community. Here’s a round-up of some of the...
Driving apps: Yay or Nay?
Should you use apps to help you drive better? We investigate here!
The evolution of the Suzuki Swift: Changing, but getting better with age
In the 16 years since the original Suzuki Swift was shown publicly at the Paris Motor Show, the compact car has garnered awards and accolades in each...
8 Steps to follow to ensure your next car doesn’t fill you with buyer’s remorse
It is absolutely normal to go through a range of emotions when making a big financial decision like buying a car. It’s an exhausting process, as you...
How to retain your trade-in value
Anyone in the market for a car knows that it’s a big commitment and a serious expense. And most buyers want some assurance that their future trade-in...
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