First impression when unpacking this hoover was how everything seemed to be top quality. The point where the tube connects to the hoover always seems to be the weakest point on any hoover, as it's usually pulled a lot, but this hoover has a clever looking reinforcement which should make it last a bit longer. The automatic cord pull works a dream, and it has a looong cord! Suction power is really good, and variable. So far very happy with this hoover. Actually, when my mum tried it, she went out to get herself a new hoover from this brand. One thing though, it's only got two extra nozzles: a long thin one and a smaller mouthpiece. There's no brushpiece, which would have been nice.