Toyota Avensis 1.8 CDX

Overall a good car, things don't generally go wrong with it. When they do go wrong it should be quite repairable but it will cost extra because everything is made difficult to get to. But the Toyota Avensis ride is smooth and relaxing.

The Toyota Avensis 1.8 CDX itself looks good with the new shape/design/alloy's etc. But when it pulls up at traffic lights etc, it's like "a number 51 bus pulling up alongside".

I have had it back into the garage on numerous ocassions. First of all the garage hadn't heard of any similar problems, then it was admitted there was a problem, which could be overcome by installing "anti squeal" discs to one side of the brake pads. This worked for a short duration, then it was decided to fit "anti squeal" discs to both side of the pads. This again worked for a short duration! Nearly a year later, I still have "the number 51 bus along with me" every time that I pull up!!!