2016 Suzuki Ignis Pricing and Specs

It’s a shame you didn’t notice the problem earlier and document it, as this might have changed things in terms of the car being out of warranty when the problem first emerged. The problem now, of course, is that neither Suzuki Australia nor the dealership wants to acknowledge the problem as theirs.

We’ve seen plenty of cases where almost new cars have had this problem, and in some cases it’s been traced back to a bad batch of paint that affected many car-makers, not just Suzuki. You could try approaching the ACCC to see whether it’s interested in taking up your case.

But first, an independent examination of the car by a paint expert would be a good place to start. If, indeed, the problem was caused by bad paint or its original application, you might have more chance of receiving some financial help as per the warranty. By proving the faulty paint was a factory issue, Suzuki may not be able to sidestep the issue.

I’ve trawled lists of Suzuki warning lights and their meanings, but I can’t find one that approximates a red D in a rectangle. The closest I could get to was a warning that the rear fog-light was on (the lamp signal can look vaguely like a `D’) but to have an audible alarm as well is very strange.

An ABS fault-light usually (in a Suzuki) features the letter A, B and S, so I’m not sure how the dealership arrived at the conclusion that the ABS system was at fault. Have you had the car electronically scanned? That can often throw light on what’s going wrong, even on an intermittent basis.

If ground clearance is a real issue for you, why don’t you try a compact SUV?