Dyson DC03

We have had our dc03 for years, since it was new in fact. It has never let us down however my mum is a bit rough with it and broke the soleplate, a new one was only £6.09 new so I don't know where people are getting all these ridiculous prices from. Also they are anything but flimsy, we had to replace the dust bin as it was dropped down the stairs, and as expected broke, so we decided to see whether we could break it up more, it didn't even bend, it took ages to break and since we had a new one it hasn't broken at all. In my opinion it is the greatest vacuum cleaner ever.

If you don't want to be ripped off for parts then use ebay, there are plenty of brand new genuine parts on there and are half the price of the dyson website

Ive had my Dyson DC03 for few years and it has always been very efficient but now has started SPITTING OUT THE DIRT THAT IT HAS JUST PICKED UP - DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM PLEASE ?

I do find the parts to be brittle and snap easily - my wand has been broken for a long time as it is top heavy and fell over but I stuck it up with carpet tape and it works ok.

I also find that the hose attachments fall off easily. Apart from that it is the best hoover I have had and would like to solve this problem so that I can use it again- can anyone suggest the remedy.

Main fault, as with other Dysons, is that in key areas of construction the plastic is very thin walled and easily breaks. On this model, when using with the frankly bizarre "wand" detached, the vacuum is top heavy. Mine toppled onto its back and the side of the wand housing snapped, writing the whole thing off. Looking at the flimsy design, it's easy to see why. I wouldn't touch another. There's a fitness for purpose issue here.

In use, no loss of suction because there isn't much to start with. Dust container holds much less than would appear and cleaning out the filters is a frequent and filthy chore. The design of the wand is just plain stupid. While reasonably good on broad carpet areas, use is hampered by the limited capacity: It isn't suitable for large rooms. Tools are rudimentary but OK, but attached to the completely nonsensical wand become cumbersome and a pain to use. You can attach the tools directly to the hose end, but the hose is short and the tools have no proper hand provision and are uncomfortable to hold.

This really isn't British design at it's best. It's gimmicky and badly thought out. With no real-world durability, it's massively over-priced.

Firstly, I do not own a Dyson DC03, or any other Dyson for which i am quite thankful for.

My job entails me working in other peoples houses on a daily basis, and quite frequently over the years cleaning up after myself has involved borrowing a clients vacuum cleaner.

The Dysons have always stood out, but for all the wrong reasons. The design is horrible. The colours are disgusting, and the plastic feels very cheap and flimsy. They flex and creak as your using them, feeling like it's about to fall apart at any second. Trying to remove the 'wand' has literally had me shouting out loud with frustration, it shouldn't be a test of aptitude just to get to it, this isn't the Krypton Factor Mr Dyson.

No loss of suction? Rubbish. They lose suction just like any other vacuum cleaner and are prone to getting clogged up.

To sum up;

* Expensive

* Ugly

* Fiddly & frustrating

* Cheap feeling

* Over-hyped

Have had this DC03 for several years, but like everyone else, have found that it is made out of very poor material, in that most plastic parts break very easily. Because the design is top heavy, it topples over very easily, which often breaks the wand (handle), and which, like every other Dyson part, is ludicrously expensive. For those who have had the wand break, do as I did, get a small piece of 1 and a half inch waste pipe, cut to length to fit between the handle, cut horizontally along the piece, then glue around the handle with a strong glue, solvent or araldite will do. Mine broke soon after purchase five years ago, but after repair and therefore strengthening, it has not broken since, thus saving considerable cost. (For Mr Dyson, please feel free to use this advice freely.)

we have repaired and servived dyson dc03 vacuum cleaners for a few years now and we have found then quite reliable and robust, the main thing that we find when they come in for a service / repair is the hose blocked or the filters need cleaning / changing, but in the whole we recommend this dyson dc03.

After my pull along vacuum broke down I really had no idea what to buy, My partner has a Dyson DC07 which he let me have ago on and I was really happy with,I thought about getting an 07 also but someone then gave me a DC03 in good condition but the wand was broken which I phoned Dyson over and was quoted £25.00 for a new one.I then tried a Hoover store in town and they sold me a 2nd hand wand for £5.00!!!!I set it up and away I went the vacuum picked things up I didn't even know was there!!!!You really will feel shocked when you see the cylinder filling with dirt and dust!!!!Brilliant vacuum and highly recommended by me!

Agree with everyone else, the Dyson DC03 is efficient but I find it a bit heavy and the handle is cumbersome.. The pastic parts are too brittle and break easily , I have now to replace the handle (wand) - it costs £35 thistime not £25 pars have suddenly become expensive. I may look at the bootsale for an old one to use as spares, there are plenty about.

This Dyson DC03 cleaner is just right for us ,being two oaps of 75/76 yrs

we find carrying it up & down the stairs easy & using & emptying

it no problem, we also have a dyson dc01 which we still use its over 8yrs old and I have only replaced roller brush and part of the under side case.last year ,we use them every day

they are like new ,due to my wifes and I Looking after them.

keeping them clean & empty after use, changing filters, ,etc,

I got given this by a friend, and find the suction far to superior to others when as an upright. However, it is very heavy, hurts my wrist to use, the attachments are difficult to attach and use as the handle gets in the way. I think that the weight if the machine was a definate contributor to the wand snapping off during use one day. Great cleaner but I would not buy one.