Bought Aygo (2007 model) in 2009. Kept saying that it smelt damp, but put down to the bad way in which the heating system clears the windscreen and that the windows are wet on the inside the majority of the time. Got in the back of the car the other week and guess what? Squelch, the floor was sodden. Taken car straight back to dealers and asked how that much water could be getting in the car. Mechanic said that it is a common fault it will be the door seal, "Said door seal looks fine, not corroded or anything" He just said he knows it is a common fault on this car. "THEN WHY DON’T TOYOTA DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT?" I can’t afford a new car. Had to trade Vauxhall in due to common faults! Are we all just being ripped off?
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As I have seen many of you aren’t happy with the Aygo. Water leaks are generally common on the 5 door versions. If the car is in warranty all you need to do is have it rectified by your local dealer and if not it isn’t too costly to pay for. At the end of the day all cars of different makes and models have various faults (even Aston Martin’s with wiperblade motors). It is no good ranting on about how unhappy you are. Did anyone refuse to rectify the problem? No! I don’t work for Toyota but have bought an Aygo (never driven it) and came across this site whilst browsing, but don’t think this is as bad as you all are stating. At the end of the day the car is cheap and affordable and Toyota seems decent enough to help anyone with any faults so is there a problem? - Rob from Hampshire
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
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I have submitted photographs to a Customer Manager Jenny Shipley who has shown to Technical and they agree that this is not right this was some 3 weeks ago.I was advised that a FIELD Engineer was to look into my ICE PROBLEMS which happened again 20th + 21st Feb and 1st + 2nd March. I have submitted paperwork to the Ombudsman requesting replacement and/or compensation so that I can replace the car. I have asked Toyota Customer Services to look at this web site which they have. Keep going at the dealer plus Customer services plus Mr FONSECA and try Mr JON WILLIAMS saw in The Times that he is highest ranking Briton among Toyota UK executives. I am still fighting for what I thought I was buying a QUALITY CAR as advertised and sold to me - Linda from Worcestershire
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!
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Damn. I purchased my Aygo from the Woodford Branch a few weeks ago. I sent the car into the garage this morning as I found a leak behind the drivers seat :( I cannot believe they can get away with ignoring so many complaints. If anyone has actually had their leak problem cured I would love to know - Mark from England
Aygo leaked through back door 3 lights vent s behind bumper rear wiper all fixed ok but they said lights were corroded - Derek Newland from Surrey
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