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10 February 2012
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2009 Toyota Aygo reviews
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Pauline Clarke, Cheshire
Toyota Aygo 2009
I purchased a brand new Aygo in December 2009. It presently has 4,500 miles on clock. It’s had one clutch replacement at 13-months and one inspection at 17-months yet is still experiencing intermittent clutch failure with no remedy in sight. I’m rather unhappy and will not purchase a Toyota again.
Submitted: 03/08/2011 07:59:42
Andy Henderson, Northumberland
Toyota Aygo 2009
Purchased the Aygo 2009 from Hodgson Toyota. Loads of water inside then the clutch went at 13000 miles. After hours on the phone with no help at all I had to pay £570 to fix it! Toyota, what a joke never again!!!
Submitted: 25/05/2011 08:58:52
David Raul, London
Toyota Aygo Auto 2009
Cheap car. Bad drive.
Submitted: 17/05/2011 14:23:06
Dean Morgan, Cheshire
Toyota Aygo 2009
Hi everyone, I am astonished at the amount of people who are having problems with the Aygo.I am a driving instructor and was looking for a nice little car good on fuel. I ended up at my local toyota garage explained what I needed in a car due to my job I also wanted it automatic and they pointed to the Aygo. They said it would be the perfect car for teaching low tax and great on fuel. Within the first 6 months the clutch had gone took it back to Toyota they fixed it no probs. Thought that would be it, but I was wrong another 6 months passed and clutch had gone again. This time they said to me if clutch does go again I would need to pay but they will fix it this time as a good gesture. I was not happy about this and I spoke to the mechanic and he said the clutch keeps going because car is not suitable to be a learning car. Why did they sell me the bl**dy car then if they knew that was the case? Because they did not care and just wanted the sale? Anyway I was hoping this was not going to happen ,wrong again the clutch has gone again. I got in touch with local Toyota garage and they said I would need to pay for new clutch and it will be over £500. I am fuming not only did I lose money when my car went in the last 2 times to have clutch fixed as i was unable to take lessons but now they want over £500 which I don’t have. I got in touch with Toyota thenselves and they have said i will have to pay. I feel totally disgusted about the situation a they sold me that car knowing it would not be suitable for the purpose of my job. I told them exactly what I needed car for and they even fitted the dual controls for me. What makes it worse is that it has a automatic clutch so it’s not like my learners are riding the clutch or anything like that. I also don’t understand why they are making me pay for a new clutch as my car has a 3 year warranty on it. Would this not come under the warranty as it is a mechanical fault and not wear and tear? I am that fuming I have written to Trading Standards and Watchdog.
Submitted: 26/03/2011 22:31:14
Graham Lumb, Worcestershire
Toyota Aygo blue 2009
On paper it was what I wanted. I have however had to report to my supplier (Westland-Bromsgrove) that ticking over in neutral, a bad engine noise (like a diesel!) at about 300/minute; a third of tickover? One of the three cylinders? Have done 2600 miles! They have noted it. If this turns out to be serious.......
Submitted: 13/12/2010 07:42:52
Lesley, Cheshire
Toyota Aygo Blue with blue tooth and air con 2009
Good points, the Aygo is fairly comfortable inside, it is nippy (at least with no more than 2 people in it), the sound system is excellent. Bad points - the boot is a joke and the parcel shelf is useless. The gearbox is abysmal - like gear boxes used to be on really ancient cars many years ago. Often it is impossible to get into reverse gear without quite a few attempts and changing down from 5th to 4th can be a nightmare - have to double declutch and then sometimes have more than one go! The dealership just steadfastly maintain this is how the gear boxes are and nothing can be done about it. Had to have a new glove box door as it wouldn’t close flush. My car has also suffered from the icing up inside problem - so bad that it took as much removal with an ice scraper on the inside as the outside. Door seals, and speaker seals have been replaced and I thought the problem had been solved. However, first icy day of the year today and the problem is back - not as bad as it was, but still not solved. On complaining to the Dealership on several occasions about this problem and getting nowhere it was necessary to get quite firm with them to get anything done. They maintained they had never heard of the problem, so I printed off complaints from this website and others and they also claimed it was due to me getting in the car with wet shoes! On the whole I wouldn’t buy a Toyota again and would not recommend anyone to buy the Aygo. I bought the Aygo thinking to keep it for many years as Toyota have a good reputation, but am thinking seriously of trading it in for a Ford after the 3 years is up, at least their gear boxes are excellent and they don’t ice up inside.
Submitted: 20/10/2010 21:16:33
Jen, England
Toyota Aygo Blue 2009
Here’s my thoughts on my little 3dr 59 plate Aygo Blue, bought in Feb 2010. Pros -Excellent on fuel, and now using Tescos super unleaded I’m getting 425+ miles a tank, with total milage at 8000 currently -Funky looking, very modern appearance. Had the fog lights and alloys option, with the aliminum strips in the door wells. -Plenty of room, people are always commenting on how easy it is to get into the back of the car, and how much room and head space you’ve got when you’re in there. -Nippy! I was worried about the 14sec 0-62mph figure but when you’re actually in the car it feels much quicker and is very good at showing people up at the traffic lights, beaut. -Lots of little places to store things under the dash and around the steering wheel. -Longest distance central locking I’ve ever come across! -50/50 splitting rear seats opens up the boot and gives you plenty of room -Easy to park, lovely steering -Nicely layed out dash board -Bluetooth option is a very nice touch, and pollen filter works well. Cons -Interior light doesn’t come on when the passenger opens their door -No light in the boot -Can’t controll passengers window, only your own -Fuel gage reads in 6 little blocks, which is a personal thing more than anything, it’s annoying when you fill up half a tank and get 5 blocks, then 2 mins round the corner you lose one. It’s a bit annoying, I’d rather have a dial instead of digital. -I haven’t had any problems with vast amounts of water in the footwells, but I have noticed the car windows get very foggy/moist and have droplets of water dripping down after a cold night. I realise most cars get this, but if I don’t keep my aircon on to dry the air it happens at any time. And is hard to get rid of. Overall, I love my car. It’s funky, nippy and great on the petrol. I adore the colour and the gadgets, only a few things I’d change but they don’t kill me or make me want to drive my car any less. Lovely little cheap car!
Submitted: 13/10/2010 09:17:08
Lee Barker, Worcestershire
Toyota Aygo blue 2009
Bought Aygo Blue November 2009, it’s been back to dealer three times for leaks, still leaking, and bad condensation. Dealer says they have replaced seals but it’s still leaking. Why should Toyota be able to take folks hard earned cash and get away with selling defective vehicles? Reading this blog I’m amazed at how many of them are faulty, after their recent bad publicity you would think they would be bending over backwards to remedy this fault. I feel so depressed after reading all the blogs that so few people have got any satisfaction or compensation from Toyota.. Diabolical that they shoud be getting away with this.
Submitted: 03/10/2010 22:00:24
Saroj Painter, Hampshire
Toyota Aygo 2009
I bought a new Aygo 2009 and had leaks in the boot. Toyota replaced door/window seals and I have been back 4 times now as whenever it rains the car is not safe to drive as the condensation on the windows is so extreme, within 5mins I can’t keep the windows clear. My last Aygo was also brand new and I had no problem, which is why I got an upgrade . Is it just luck of the draw? I intend to take it back as what’s the use of having a car that I can only drive 3months of the year, if that.
Submitted: 01/04/2010 10:23:14
Bill Freestone, Lincolnshire
Toyota Aygo 2009
Wish i had looked here before I bought one of these heaps of c**p for my girlfriend. The car has had all the problems listed previously. Water in the front footwell and ice and condensation on the windscreen. According to my Toyota dealership these problems are unique to me.... as I have now discovered this is obviously just a big fat lie. If anyone has managed to hand one back I would love to hear from you williamfreestone@thinkpositive.co.uk
Submitted: 03/03/2010 09:26:26
Robert, England
Toyota Aygo Platinum 2009
My father was loaned a 2009 model Aygo courtesy car from a Toyota dealer in Woodford, Essex awaiting delivery of his order. This car leaked leaving puddles in the rear footwells. The dealer was asked to ensure that the actual Aygo purchased did not suffer from the same fault. A few days after delivery of the new car it rained and you guessed it....the rear footwells became damp. Regretfully the dealer refused to accept the car back and then denied that there ever was a leak effectively calling my father a liar. My father (a pensioner) did not want the hassle of legal action and was forced to accept a trade-in allowance for a more expensive car. It is apparent that Toyota are aware of endemic problems but will not make costly design changes to their products unless they get found out with a safety issue and publicity. Meanwhile, their franchise dealers are happy to pocket the income from in-guarantee labour claim back schemes. Buy another Toyota? I don’t think so!
Submitted: 03/03/2010 06:47:47
Joe Harvey, Oxfordshire
Toyota Aygo Black 2009
I bought a new Aygo in August 2009, everytime it rains the car is soaking wet inside. It’s been back to the dealer twice who have changed different seals. There seems to be no definitive Toyota ’fix’ to this problem, with dealers having their own suspicions and theories as to where the water is getting into the car and usually these aren’t the whole answer. This car was bought for my wife, I’ve owned 3 Toyota’s over the last few years and if this car doesn’t get sorted properly by Toyota it will certainly be the last thing I ever buy from them. If Toyota want to hang onto their reputation for bullet proof reliability and excellent after sales support they need find a definitive ’fix’ to the problem to the water leaks, call them all back to be retro fitted with the solution and apologise to all the customers that have been affected. I don’t accept that just because its a cheap car we should accept poor quality.
Submitted: 28/02/2010 20:57:42
Alan, West Lothian (Linlithgowshire)
Toyota Aygo 2009
Best advice - don’t buy an Aygo. Bought the car new for my wife and took delivery in October. initially very happy until about 1 week after when front and rear offside footwells soaked with water. Went into garage; this was the first of 4 visits. On 2nd visit they put stupid rubber roof seals on that my son pulled off within seconds; they said they were not aware of any leaking Aygos as all customers were very happy with the cars. 3rd visit they kept it for close to 3 weeks and was only repaired after I phoned up constantly. 4th visit to garage because plastic panels were falling off; they said it was a manufacturing fault and the clips that held the panels on could not be repaired. They said the fault with the leaks was due to faulty speaker seals. I can only sum up by using the word SCRAP. Think carefully about this purchase.
Submitted: 06/02/2010 20:00:19
Melanie, Swansea
Toyota Aygo Aygo Blue 2009
Will try and keep this short as possible!! Took delivery of my leased Aygo on the 23rd November 09. TWO DAYS later I had about 4 inches of water in the rear passenger footwell. Went to my local dealership to be told by a sales advisor that this was a common fault!!! HORRIFIED. Could not provide me with a courtesy car untill the 7th dec. Came home and read the previous reviews and was gutted that I’d chosen it. By the 29th had water slopping around in both rear footwells. After numerous phone calls to the main dealership and the very helpful James from Leaseplan,a hire car was provided and the car went in for repair!! My dad went down to view the stripped car. The "problem" it seems is the manifolds under the internal door frame. You could have fitted your fist through it!! These were replaced along with the carpets which i INSISTED upon. TOYOTA need to act and sort out this persistent problem, along with the others that are now apparent (only automatics are affected in the Aygo.) I’ve told everyone I have dealt with to read the reviews on here, and family/friends to be wary of what they buy!! No more leaks so far, but I don’t hold much hope . Apart from water and now condensation it’s a nippy little car.
Submitted: 05/02/2010 18:52:44
Philip Burgess, Dorset
Toyota Aygo 3 dr 2009
Water leaks into the footwells. Horror! Thanks to these reveiws I hit the dealership running and there was no debate. Had a hire car and my Aygo was returned within 2 days. BUT it is far from clear what was done to the car as I had a different story from everyone I spoke to at the dealership/service area. The is no sign of damp or condensation and it has been cold and wet since the "fix" so fingers crossed. The big question remains is why has Toyota not fixed this problem at the factory? The company is held up as world leader in "continuous improvement" "best practice" etc, etc., yet this very serioius problem appears to have been ongoing for years! Big black mark Toyota and as for the sticky accelerator pedals..???
Submitted: 03/02/2010 17:23:02
Mike Falconer, Warwickshire
Toyota Aygo Platinum 2009
My Mother bought this brand new in November. 2 weeks later I borrowed it, only to find the carpet under the front seat & rear carpet & mats to be soaking wet. I rang the dealer on the Monday & they collected it on the Wednesday & returned it within 4 hours saying they needed to order the parts. The car became undrivable due to the amount of water, causing it to mist up. The dealer said the parts were not due in until January. How stupid do the dealers have to be to let a car on the road with a fault such as this AND allow it to get even worse over the following weeks? The car was returned and the dealer said we could have a loan car till the parts came (Jan) only ring on 23rd December saying it was all ready and we could collect it. We said no as it is a 30 mile drive. We did go there on 29th and found the car was still damp, heated rear screen still not fully working and the wrecked mats just dried out & put back in. We rejected the car (again) and trading standards have been informed and told us we have done the correct thing. We now want shot of this mouldy wreck of a car and either a replacement car or our money back. The dealer was most suprised when they were shown printed material off the internet about water leaks. The new part they had put on was just a rubber strip. In the showroom at the time was a new 3dr Aygo WITHOUT the strip so whoever buys this will get wet too.
Submitted: 02/01/2010 10:50:24
David Baldwin, Leicestershire
Toyota Aygo aygo+ 2009
I was delighted with the Aygo until today! I’ve discovered loads of water behind the drivers seat, the carpet is absolutely water sodden. I am extremely unhappy and wish I’d looked at i/net before I’d purchased!
Submitted: 11/12/2009 21:52:07
Mahesh, England
Toyota Aygo 2009
I have found the same water leak problem in my Aygo. I bought mine 6 months ago, but it is running smooth. I took my car in to the service centre because of a water leak and they gave me back saying it was fixed, unfortunately it rained heavily this week and I have found no change as its still leaking. I am feeling quite annoyed now after reading reviews that it’s a problem that Toyota is not addressing , taking hard earn money from the customers. I would not recommend this car to buy, as it has a reliability issue. My other car is 15 years old and doesn’t leak in any condition. That makes me think how poor designers are working at Toyota.
Submitted: 30/11/2009 15:34:08
Laura, Lanarkshire
Toyota Aygo Platinum 2009
Mine is a new car that I purchased 2 weeks ago and both back passenger footwells are saturated. Toyota want to "fix" it but from what I’ve read here, it seems like my return ticket for this "repair" job has it’s first of many stamps! I am astonished by how long this problem has been ignored by the manufacturer. Unfortunately I didn’t find any leak review before my purchase or i certainly would have considered a different car. The Aygo platinum is a lovely little car. I love everything else about it. But a wet car, inside and out or frozen car inside and out is not a joy. Probably won’t be long before it starts to get damp smelling too! Avoid the Agyo!
Submitted: 14/11/2009 23:05:28
Robert Herket, England
Toyota Aygo Blue 2009
Purchased my Aygo in June 2009. I have now discoverd a leak in both footwells, I don’t know how it is getting in as mats are dry. Only the carpet underneath is wet, boot seems dry at the moment, not very happy with Toyota. I am returning it to Toyota service for repair but after what I have read on the these forums I won’t be holding my breath. I wish I had bought the Suzuki now.
Submitted: 08/09/2009 08:37:11
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