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hi gys i drive a swift HTS 51 manual built in 2001 i have a few problems in which i want to get some advice i am not an expert in cars so i may even make some mitakes in the posting so please bair with me 1 some times when i start the car the EPS indicator on the dash board comes on and the steering becomes very hard my present garage owner told me to switch off the car wait for some time and then start it works but i wantto know what happens and what i should do about it the indication does not comes on all the time but specially when i start following a stop after a few meter drive either in the 1 or 5th gear 2since few weeks the CHECK ENGINE SIGN comes on and stays on EVE WITHOUT THE EPS sign not being on the car runs normally and after few kilometers the indicator goes off in its own the AUTO POWER MIRROR button is not working and has been disconnected the drivers side window is not working cause of that however the other windows are working through their own and main pannel switches i am living in panadura and please can any of you guys recommend an honest place to go near by or even in the colombo area thanks a lot bye nuwan

Thank you for the reply. What is the best tyre type out of Dunlop, Pirelli & Bridgeston in terms of price, functionality & quality. KJ

Hi, I drive a Swift and have a need to change the tyres. I got the following tyre (175/70/14) prices form a Trye Shop in Dehiwala. 1. Dunlop (Japan) Rs. 9000.00 (185) 2. Dunlop (Japan) Rs. 8250.00 (175) 3. Dunlop (Indonesian) Rs. 6900.00 (185) 4. Pirelli Rs. 11000.00 (185) 5. Pirelli Rs. 8400.00 (175) 6. Bridgeston Rs. 9100.00 (175) Please comment whether these prices specially for Trye size (175/70/14) are reasonable. Thanks. KJ

Hi, I drive a Swift and have a need to change the tyres. I got the following tyre (175/70/14) prices form a Trye Shop in Dehiwala. 1. Dunlop (Japan) Rs. 9000.00 (185) 2. Dunlop (Japan) Rs. 8250.00 (175) 3. Dunlop (Indonesian) Rs. 6900.00 (185) 4. Pirelli Rs. 11000.00 (185) 5. Pirelli Rs. 8400.00 (175) 6. Bridgeston Rs. 9100.00 (175) Please comment whether these prices specially for Trye size (175/70/14) are reasonable. Thanks. KJ

hi guys i drive a suzuki swift sports version the tires are low profile 16 size i brought it from a dealer near maharagama he said these were the original tires the ride is bumpy my uncle suggested to get the tyres and the rims changes it has a body kit any place where i can exchange the tires

hi guys i own a suzuki swift 1.3 manual R type made in japan recently i did the engine tuning at rajagirya i saw when i put in the ignition key and turn on the car( not going the full circle and putting the car on to first gear ) the TACHO METER IS already showing some reveloutons around the 1.5 mark is that normal or is it due to the tuning does it rduces the fuel efficacy any ideas guys

hi to all you guys my car is a swift manual sports version it has nankang tires my uncle said their is a shaking due to the high pressure of the tires he said they are tube les tires how can i check this out how does one identify the correct air pressure needed for the tires thanks

hi this topic may sound really stupid but i need some help i am a new driver ,,, our family never had a car untill i got one after several years once i got job i learnt to drive from a LEARNERS AND GOT SOME HELP FRFOM FRIENDS BUT THEY SAY different advice on the same matter for example some say to keep in first gear in traffic lights others say to keep it neutral can YOU GUYS START A COLUMN GIVING ADVICE to rookies like us over the technical details on driving , car maintains and practical points APPRECIATE YOUR ANSWERS THANK YOU nuwan

hi guys I BROUGHT A SUZUKI SWIFT 2001 MANUAL CAR OF SPORTS TYPE I WAS PROMISED THE USER MANUAL BY THE DEALER BUT NOW HE SAYS ITS MISPLACED DO YOU BOYS KNOW ANY WHERE FROM WHICH I CAN GET ONE LEAST DOWN LOAD IT FROM THE NET THANKS

HI TO YOU ALL i hope to buy a compact car for around 16 lacks what is better the VITZ OR SWIFT ARE THERE MANUAL ONES OF BOTH MODELS AVAILABLE WHAT ARE THE PRICES LIKE AND WHAT IS BETTER IN FUEL AND SEATING FOR 5 PEOPLE HOPE TO HEAR SOON THANHS

hi anurudha i am nuwan and i am in the same situation as VISTA with nearly eveything maching upto the driving distance my budget goes upto 16 but i may be able to kick in anothe one lack what i want to know what is the best but small car with the best fuel space FOR 5 PEOPLE and comfort i prefer the swift and if its the SWIFT what is the best MODEL AND YEAR i should go for WHAT ABOUT THE TOYOTA VITS HOPE FOR A QUICK REPPLY THANKS

hi guys i am a doctor who just started my carrer and i want to buy my first car my budget is around 12.5 lacks and i will be able to loan out a another two or three the thing is i want to buy a small car thats good on fuel as i am still establishing my practice i love the starlet and the vitz but i heard that a maruti alto does a 18 per liter is that true, , but what i want is acar for 5 people,,,, adults i mean i hope to use it for five years,, so is worth to buy a engkish numbered car please give an advice on a good budget car as my family has never owned one before is the chaverolet good on fuel hope for some replies can any one tell why the march is cheap doesnt it do good on fuel thanks cheers

thanks for the reply however does the ride of the platz is good as the vitz and it seems the fuel is good did you buy what you got i am really into a high fuel efficacy car as my monthly pay is not that big thanks

thanks priya for the infor was sick couldnt even get out of bed what about a soluna or a tercel or even a plats any ideas on the maintaince economy and fuel thanks bro