2015 Aygo Advice

[Tizwaz]

Hi Iv'e been reading the forum for a few weeks and decided to join 

just after some advice if possible

I have put a deposit down on a 2015 Aygo X-cite but when I took it for a test drive the biting point of the clutch was at the top mileage is 30,000

I pulled this with the sales guy and said I want it sorting ,can you tell me if this year of Aygo suffers from the clutch issues I have read on so much about , I can only find issues with the earlier models

If so does anybody have a copy of the TSB which Toyota issued about the problem

Many Thanks

Great forum by the way 

[FROSTYBALLS]

Most owners of either generation Aygo say the biting point of the clutch is normally high. 

Having said that, I don't see this as an issue. We've had a selection of new cars (21) from various manufacturers (Japanese and Korean), and not had a problem with the Aygo clutch.

[Tizwaz]

Thanks for the reply

When I used to be a mechanic high clutches used to mean clutch wear but iv'e read that it is common on Aygo's, when I mentioned it to the sales guy he let me have a go in a 2017 Aygo to compare ,the 2017 one had a normal clutch action

so you think it should be ok to purchase then , the rest of the car is mint , just the clutch concerned me as i only had to slightly press it whilst driving and it slipped

[FROSTYBALLS]

Haven't experienced any clutch slip in mine - although mine was bought new - so perhaps you need to be a bit wary.

[Tizwaz]

Thanks for the advice Frostballs much appreciated , I will see what the garage come back with ,it's a Toyota dealer so hopefully they will sort it 

The mrs can't wait to get her new car lol 

[Dark Matter]

The bite point of the Aygo clutch is, in my opinion, unusually high . Both I have/had  were more or  less the same (2015 & 2018 models) . You get used to it.  When my partner drives my car she usually  stalls it almost immediately. Likewise, when  I get into  her car (or any other manual) with a "normal" clutch I invariably  stall it the first junction!

[Tizwaz]

Thanks Guy's  the clutch only slipped if i put depressed the clutch very slightly whilst driving , hence the high biting point 

I have a pick up date for Friday so I will update you what the outcome is 

[zuh]

Hi,

I confirm the biting point is extremely high on the Aygo mk2. I find it way higher than on the first Aygos. I am glad to find out that I am not the only one who has been surprised by this peculiarity of the car. It took me much time to get used to it. Still, if I do not drive my Aygo for a long time or if I drive another car, when I take back my Aygo, I have to get back used to it. At first, all starts were jerky, with either too much gas or not enough.

Your testimony about the difference between 2 Aygos mk2 is interesting. I noticed the same thing. When my Aygo is being serviced, I am lended a brand-new one, and each time, the feeling is different. There is nothing wrong with the clutch of my car. I cannot account for this difference, below my assumptions:

- maybe the clutch needs breaking in and does not feel the same when new?
- maybe the driver influences the mechanics with their driving style, I am a very slow driver (hypermiler) so my engine might have become lazy to react
- maybe Toyota changed the clutch disc on the latest versions or adjusted its setting?

Still, I think one must not mistake a worn clutch and a clutch that bites high, for the confusion is rightful in terms of feeling in the pedals. Mine bites very high and is fine.

[Tizwaz]

Hello all just a quick update , my wife is now the proud owner of a 2015 aygo x-cite and she loves it 

the garage adjusted the clutch and the clutch action is a lot better than when i first drove the car , thanks for all your help ,

hopefully i can contribute to help others  too