I've had this 1700W Vax model now for 18 months, it was a replacement for a Hoover Dust Manager (which itself had been a replacement for a Morphy Richards model). I originally bought the Morphy Richards one in 2005, and took out the 3 year product replacement cover with Currys. It broke after a year, as did it's successor, the Hoover Dust Manager. On both these models it was the upright release pedal that failed and I think on the Hoover one there was an electrical fault too. My 3 year product replacement insurance period is now over, but I am confident my Vax has a lot of life left in it. I will admit right now, the Vax is heavier ...  Read the complete review

On face value I thought this was a great choice after killing two Dysons. It has a powerful motor 1700watts, it is bagless, it is an upright hoover. It also has an easy release hose for stair cleaning and a good selection of onboard tools. The other benefit to this model is the turbo tool a must for any dog or cat owner. However in reality each of the benefits are far out wayed by the disadvantages. From first use after getting it out of the big box I was excited about the prospect of a different brand of hoover other than Dyson. I plugged it in and switched it on by the foot pedal and was suprised at what I originally thought of as a good selling ...  Read the complete review