Suzuki royalty – this couple takes the crown

Meet Bruce and Christine Harvey, the husband and wife from Havelock North, that have owned a whopping 18 Suzuki’s since 2007! Yes, you read that right – that’s at least one new Suzuki every year since their first Swift!

From the fun 2007 Swift GLX to their current set up of a Jimny Sierra and Vitara Hybrid, they can only sing their praises for their Suzukis. Each new vehicle has brought something special for Bruce and Christine, and in their words, “It’s only been fantastic experiences.”

Having bought at least 10 of their Suzukis from Jamie Meeuws at Hawke’s Bay Motor Group, the Harveys are practically family. “From bottles of wine with each new car, to the customer service support… they really treat us like we’re part of the furniture” says Bruce. They expressed their joy about the exceptional service from the Hawke’s Bay team and just how easy it’s been to switch vehicles when something new catches their eye.

When asked about a standout Suzuki of the last two decades, naming just one felt like asking a parent to choose their favourite child. Unsurprisingly, there were a few kids to choose from. Bruce and Christine particularly enjoyed their SX4, Swift RS, and Swift Sport.

However, the Vitara just edged past the competition for Bruce and Christine. “We drove it home, and learned it was only 400mm longer than our Swift Sport! So, it fit in our garage just perfectly. It has all the bells and whistles, so we know exactly what’s going on around us when parking and driving through town. And being nice and roomy is just another reason to love it so much.”

So… why Suzuki? Before we could turn the page to take notes, Bruce was away. The easy buying service came out at number one. Quickly followed by emphasising the fact they’d never broken down once, never needed a call out, and all wrapped up by not being overly priced. “Especially when compared to what you could pay for vehicles of such quality.”

And with family in Wellington and Rotorua, “We just find it so easy to get on the road and visit everyone. The road trip part is something we’re actually quite excited about each time.”

Looking ahead, Bruce has only one thing on his Christmas wish list - off-roading tyres for the Jimny. Aside from looking the part, he passionately pointed out how a new set could help him really explore the range of the vehicle and try some new things.

Who knows what new adventures are on the horizon for this daring duo and their trusty sets of wheels.

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