Vixa Reviews 43

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.3

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Evaluating 52 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many people found the product to be ineffective, stating that it provided useless information and failed to accurately monitor battery health or detect critical engine faults. Customers frequently reported that the app was poorly executed, with issues in registration, setup, and implementation, and that core features were often non-existent or did not work as expected. Many also experienced persistent problems with the app not working for extended periods, despite multiple updates, and found customer service to be unhelpful in resolving these issues. However, some customers also noted positive aspects, such as easy installation and the ability to track their vehicle or assess tire wear, which they found useful for peace of mind and avoiding unnecessary garage visits.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Gives no useful information. The only thing I used it for was monitoring battery health. It always showed as low for over a year, but worked fine. When the battery was drained so the car wouldn’t star... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Vixa feels like a rushed, in-house compromise rather than a finished product. Conceptually it seems like a disconnect was made between proposition and implementation, likely due to limited expertise... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sorry but theres nothing at all in this gadget lol damn like seriously 😒😒 battery health good car engine good thats it, even when its unplugged should at least say offline 🙈 better off buying Caris... See more

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2.3

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Changed my mazda in September 2025 and…

Changed my mazda in September 2025 and was informed that I would need a different OBD module i have now been chasing for 8 months and the customer support team still cannot provide a delivery date , Advice never change your car !!!!!!

September 27, 2025
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Reply from Vixa

Hi, we’ve reached out to the relevant team and can see that you’ve already been in touch via WhatsApp about your query. They’re still looking into this at the moment. We’re really sorry it’s taking longer than usual to get sorted, and we appreciate your patience while this is being worked on.
We’re hoping to have a resolution for you as soon as possible.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid

Had to repeat myself 8 times to confirm they sold something that wasn't fit for purpose.

Had to chase a refund that they forgot to process, very poor service.

April 28, 2026
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Reply from Vixa

Hi there, we’re sorry to see you’ve been left feeling frustrated. If any issues are raised, our teams may ask for more information so they can be looked into further. The subscription is paid monthly and can be cancelled at any time. We can also check on a refund if you reach out to us directly. We hope everything has now been sorted.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Gives no useful information, bad for the AA brand.

Gives no useful information. The only thing I used it for was monitoring battery health. It always showed as low for over a year, but worked fine. When the battery was drained so the car wouldn’t start, no difference in what was shown. Why not show voltage? So of no use to monitor battery. Other information provided was useless and patronising - for example telling you not to be afraid to top up washer fluid and telling you how. That would be fine if there was a range of more in depth diagnostics and of information. Trying to book services was useless. Far too few affiliated providers nationally. The feature to diagnose tyre wear from pictures seems a poor attempt to be relevant. All in all, harmful to my view of the ever declining AA brand.

April 28, 2026
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Reply from Vixa

Hi Howard, we’re sorry to hear that the device didn’t meet your expectations. We hope you’ve since been in touch with our Support team to discuss any concerns. If not, you can reach them directly at support@vixa.co.uk, and they’ll be happy to look into your concerns.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never will I use VIXA again

Never will I use VIXA again. I placed order for 2 but when trying to register for account etc they couldn’t give me the time of day to sort it out was alway the “ IT departments” fault. They had no time scale when issues would be fixed. Customer service is diabolical

March 25, 2026
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Reply from Vixa

Hi Baz, we're really sorry to hear about your experience and that you couldn't get the help you needed when registering. We understand that must have been frustrating, and we appreciate your feedback - it's valuable information that'll help us improve our support and communication.

If you email us at support@vixa.co.uk with your details, we'll take a look at what's going on with your devices and accounts so we can put this right for you.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Forced innovation rather than functional value.

Vixa feels like a rushed, in-house compromise rather than a finished product. Conceptually it seems like a disconnect was made between proposition and implementation, likely due to limited expertise and budget. The entire user journey from registration and installation to setup is poorly executed, and the core features are virtually non-existent. It lacks the polish of a rigorously user-tested application. Ultimately, this release reflects poorly on the AA, making the brand appear out of touch and desperate for forced innovation rather than delivering functional value.

March 20, 2026
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Reply from Vixa

Hi, thanks for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re really sorry to hear this was your experience.

Our vision of Vixa is to reduce the stress of not knowing what’s going on with your car, through things like engine and battery insights and our AI tyre scanner. We're proud that the core suite of features are already changing how drivers can understand and care for their vehicles.

It’s clear from what you’ve said that parts of the setup and overall journey didn’t feel as smooth or complete as they could have for you, which is disappointing to hear. We're continually rolling out improvements both the onboarding experience and the depth of the features.

Speaking to customers is an important part of our ambition to provide value for drivers. We’d really appreciate the chance to understand more about what didn’t work for you so we can make meaningful changes. If you’re open to it, please get in touch with us at support@vixa.co.uk

Thanks again for your feedback, it genuinely plays a direct role in shaping how we can improve Vixa.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Completely useless

Completely useless. It doesn’t detect any fault codes, even though my vehicle is showing that it needs an inspection. My old car is still listed on the app despite me requesting multiple times for my vehicle details to be updated. The only response I keep getting is that they’re updating their systems and it will take some time.

All this app seems to do is track how much you drive and report it back to AA, which then results in an increased premium. A total waste of money.

March 3, 2026
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Reply from Vixa

We appreciate your feedback, Raj. It looks as though there was a technical issue when you moved your Vixa device from your old to your new vehicle - we're sorry for the frustrating experience this caused you.

Regarding data use, Vixa is a standalone product, not linked to AA Insurance or Breakdown. Rest assured that your data isn't used to increase your car insurance premiums, shared outside of the AA or sold to third parties.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sorry but theres nothing at all in this…

Sorry but theres nothing at all in this gadget lol damn like seriously 😒😒 battery health good car engine good thats it, even when its unplugged should at least say offline 🙈 better off buying Carista which is what i got in the end and just pay for the year..sending it back bro!

February 23, 2026
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Reply from Vixa

Thanks for sharing your feedback, James. Really sorry to hear the gadget wasn’t what you expected. When it’s unplugged it won’t stay active. We hope you've since spoken with our Support team to raise any concerns. You can also email them here support@vixa.co.uk

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Install this device at your peril

Install this device at your peril! A day after installing I got a dashboard error on the way to work saying my battery wasn’t charging and I needed to stop my car possibly due to alternator failure. I had to get my car recovered and ended up losing 3 days work because my car was in the garage. The garage did a full diagnostic and found nothing wrong with my car they also reprogrammed my car to be safe. The only thing they recommended was remove the Vixa device, because this is the only thing they could deduce would cause errors with the electronics when the car was fine with no previous electrical problems prior to plugging vixa in. Also be aware if you don’t continue your subscription there is a sneaky additional £25 surcharge if you don’t return their piece of phoney technology. I should be claiming compensation for loss of earnings.

January 27, 2026
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Reply from Vixa

We're sorry to hear you were unhappy with the product, we hope when you spoke to the team to cancel you raised your concerns with them.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Brought the vixa had no documentation…

Brought the vixa had no documentation and the website doesn’t work.
I’m really infuriated

January 29, 2026
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Reply from Vixa

Hi Ron, we're sorry to hear you've been left feeling this way. Our website is currently working as normal, but if you're experiencing any issues or need any help with your device, please email support@vixa.co.uk and the team will be happy to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1 engine problem known, 1 engine problem not aware of. Vixa picked up both. No complaints!

My car had an engine problem which I was aware of (turbo pressure issue due to hardened diesel particulates clogging up the pipework). I started using AA Vixa which picked this up along with another issue that I was unaware of (glow plugs malfunction). When our family friend who is an experienced mechanic looked at it, he confirmed that 2 of the 4 glow plugs weren’t working. He fixed both issues. Vixa device says engine is now good (green). It works superbly, will use forever. Tyre assessment and parked car finding feature works well. No brainer for me, and will use for the foreseeable future! Nice little discount too as I’m with the AA for breakdown cover

January 23, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

It doesn't do anything that a modern…

It doesn't do anything that a modern car doesn't already do!

January 13, 2026
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Reply from Vixa

Hi there, we're sorry you've been left to feel this way. There are plenty of benefits to vixa like proactive insights, vehicle health alerts. easy repair booking. If you have any questions or need any assistance, you can reach out via email - support@vixa.co.uk

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I’m a Gold Member of AA but Vixa are…

I’m a Gold Member of AA but Vixa are not communicating at all with me and I’m getting frustratingly annoyed with AA and Vixa because of this. You have had several app updates since I reported this issue but no resolve for me.

Vixa surely cannot be proud of themselves, that after 6-months of my app not working your IT department still hasn’t resolved this issue.

I don’t know of any other app service provider, whereby the customer been without a service and their service provider has been unable to resolve an App issue.

It’s now time for Vixa to be honest and truthful and verify if my app will ever be fixed and if not what action you’re going to undertake by them.

July 14, 2025
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Reply from Vixa

Hi Jamie, we're sure the team are doing all they can to get any issues fixed in the background. Please keep an eye on the app working again and stay in touch with the team directly for updates and any next steps available.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor vixa

Been with them for just over a week and still not working, though I spoke to customer service plenty of times they say it's the app. I'm very close now to sending it back as this is a joke

December 15, 2025
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Reply from Vixa

Hi, please stay in touch with our Vixa team as it sounds like they're already looking into this. As soon as they have an update, they'll let you know.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t purchase a complete waste of time

Had this now about four weeks and it has never worked properly. There is constant problems on the app and the company don’t seem to be able to resolve them either. I had some repair work done at one of their trusted garages and when it came to payment it wouldn’t work. I told them I had tried on numerous occasions and had even received a messages telling me they could contact debt collection to secure the payment. They then admitted it was a fault on the app and it still hasn’t been resolved and I had to pay over the phone. The app is also showing a critical error two weeks after my repair was done and again I am told this is a problem with the app. I am now unsubscribing and wouldn’t recommend this product.

December 23, 2025
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Reply from Vixa

Hi Gail, Vixa is evolving every day, and we're working hard on new features. We're sorry to hear this and hope you've fed this back to our team so it can be looked into. Please reach out to us at support@vixa.co.uk.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant bit of kit

Brilliant bit of kit, shows battery health and engine health status, it also can be used to track your vehicle which comes in handy when you forget where you parked your car like me 🤦🏻‍♂️

December 9, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Installation was easy

Installation was easy. Unfortunately the Vixa said my engine was healthy. However my mechanic has found that it is most definitely not. Tapping sound from engine , now the car needs a whole new engine !!

November 6, 2025
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Reply from Vixa

Hi Michelle, we're sorry to hear your engine trouble wasn't picked up. It can take around 20 trips for your Vixa to calibrate. If you need any help or have any questions, please reach out to us at support@vixa.co.uk.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Doesn't work at all

Got this vixa thing for our car as there is definitely something wrong with our car but in the app it says its perfectly fine. The gear goes back to neutral when I turn it to drive. Definitely dangerous but vixa says my car is fine. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

October 23, 2025
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Reply from Vixa

Hi there, we'd like to look into the issues your experiencing further. Please send a copy of this review and your reg to support@vixa.co.uk so we can help get this sorted.

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