LOL I just about to start a similar thread, our Dyson died this morning, think it truly is fatal.

I was just looking at this Vax, not a good idea?

I have a Henry and its just fab, so powerful and comes with all the usual gadgets. You can also get a reusable bag if you want to go with it.
My mum has had one for years and after going through about 3 different hoovers I switched and have never looked back.

Thanks all

Well, now the proud owner of a dinky DC24 Went and got one today and I love it. Was very shocked at how much rubbish it picked up in one vacuum though - new that cheap Vax hadn't been working well.

hulababy - i just phone the dyson helpline and book a service - its meant to be about £50, but our repair man stripped it down totally, replaced all the bits, the motor, brushes, filters,cyliner, even the cable and charged me £35 as he said the motor should have lasted longer - he said it was on its way out. he said he would be happy to strip down the machine yearly for us for the service charge, which as most of the parts are completely replaceable means you get a rebuilt 'new' machine. its a brilliant service, i cant fault them their customer service is just brilliant.

Oh sorry go a bit excited and didn't read the whole of the thread

We have the Dyson slim which is slightly bigger than the Dyson ball but not so big as the standard Dyson. Had it for 4 years and no problems at all. We had a cheaper bagless upright before that which broke within a year. Dyson is definately worth the extra money.

But the cat and dog Miele is a cylinder and we really don't want a cylinder. And Meile uprights are just so much dearer.

Miele cat and dog. I am testing a Dyson at the moment - not a patch on my miele.

Vicarinatutu - never heard of that service but will def look into it.