Hello Lisa,

I apologize for the delay in answering your question. We have a few customers that bring their Suzukis to our shop. From our experience, the repairs are the normal maintenance items that you would see on any vehicle manufacturer. We haven't seen a repetitive break down of one area for these vehicles. Keep in mind, there isn't a Suzuki dealership in Augusta, so warranty or recall work is going to be tough to get performed. Thank you.

Hello,

If you use LIGHT air pressure to blow excess pollen build up from your filters, you should be ok. The main thing you want to avoid is damage to the paper part of the filters. Another tip would be to hold a flashlight under the filter. You should be able to see the light with no obstruction. Thank you!

Fill the radiator through the degas bottle until the coolant level is at the COLD FILL range mark.
Install the pressure relief cap.
Select the maximum heater temperature and blower motor speed settings. Position the control to discharge air from the A/C vents to the instrument panel.
CAUTION: If the air discharge remains cool and the engine coolant temperature gauge does not move, the engine coolant level is low in the engine and must be filled. Stop the engine, allow it to cool and fill the cooling system. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury, do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or hot. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. Turn off the engine and allow the cooling system to cool. When the pressure has been released, remove the pressure relief cap.
Add more coolant mixture to the degas bottle until the coolant level is at the COLD FILL range mark.
Install the pressure relief cap.
Start the engine and allow it to idle. While the engine is idling, feel for hot air from the A/C vents. Hot air should discharge from the A/C vents. The engine coolant temperature gauge should maintain a stabilized reading in the middle of the NORMAL range and the upper radiator hose should feel hot to the touch.
Check the engine coolant level in the degas bottle and fill it as necessary.
Repeat previous five steps as necessary.
Hopefully this information will be helpful to you. If not, please write back. Sorry for taking so long to respond. Thank you!

Depending on your maintenance records, I would definately do the minor winterize preparations each winter. At least have the antifreeze protection level tested. Most vehicles should have their thermostat and antifreeze replaced every other year or 35-60k miles. Along with these services, it is always our practice to check your drive belts(all belts, espcially the water pump), radiator, and heater/radiator hoses. Most hoses rot from the inside out, so it can be tricky to determine if they are due for service. And as far as the tires go, I would at minimum, check your tire age, tread depth, and air pressure. Thanks for the inquiry. Let us know if there is anything else we can do for you!