Suzuki South Africa Blog & Insights

Let’s Talk Automotive – How Things Work: Engine Cooling System

This episode of How Things Work provides an insightful crash course on the basics of the cooling system in our vehicles.

How Things Work: Fuel Consumption

Ever wondered if car manufacturers’ fuel consumption figures are accurate? In this episode of How Things Work, we’re going to take you through how...

[Video] How Things Work: Navigation GPS

Learn all about GPS’s, navigation and satellites in this episode of How Things work. Estimated reading time: 4 minutes, 19 seconds.

Let’s Talk Automotive – How Things Work: Carbon Ceramic Brakes

[VIDEO] How Things Work: Tyres and Mags

Fitting king sized rims on your car might enhance its appearance, but it certainly has a negative impact on its performance. In this episode of How...

How Things Work: Fuel Cells

Curious about fuel cells and electric vehicles? In this interesting episode of How Things Work, we will take you through the fascinating mechanics of...

How Things Work: Fuel Tank [VIDEO]

The fuel tank in our cars is something that we don’t often think about, however, it is a surprisingly complex component and a very crucial one. In...

How Things Work: Tyre Grip [VIDEO]

In this episode of How Things Work, we take a basic look at how car tyres achieve and retain their grip and what factors influence that grip....

What does my vehicle insurance cover?

Insurance is priceless, when you do not have any! Many South Africans have discovered this to their cost when not, or under-insuring, their cars and...

Car trade-in dos and don’ts

Cars, like kittens or puppies, have a way of worming their way in our hearts, making the decision to sell or trade-in both difficult and emotional –...

How Things Work: Headlights [VIDEO]

In this episode, we delve into a little of the back story on headlights and how they have evolved since they first appeared on motor vehicles. Peter...

How Things Work: Tyres [VIDEO]

In this episode Peter gives us some insight into tyres which are a critical safety component on any vehicle. He discusses the different types of...

How things work: Start Stop [VIDEO]

In this segment, we learn more about the basics of the start-stop systems found in some modern vehicles. We learn why they have become more and more...

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 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 to retain value to sell your car second hand

Eyes roll and often there is anger at the price being offered by a dealer when the time comes to sell the car that has been your pride and joy for...