Self propelled lawnmower in Aldi

famer279

Just wondering about a self propelled lawnmower in aldi for E229.99 on Thursday.It has a 3 year warranty with it. Any opinions on it? What happens if a blade brakes? Seems like a good deal if it would stay going. It has a Briggs and Stratton engine.

stimpson

The Lawnmower thread reckons that cheap self propelled mowers aren't great as the drive mechanism tends to break. Having said that, there's a lot to be said for the 3 year guarantee.

Clareman

I got a self propelled lawn mowed in Aldi over 6 years ago and it's still going strong, it's a Briggs & Stratton as well I think. Saying that, I don't do much with it, my back lawn is 10 metres x 10 metres and the bit out the front is about 6 x 4, cut a couple of days a week during the season. I've only ever gotten it serviced once

AlwaysAnyTime

How does the 3 year warranty work, you just bring it back to the store if it breaks?

moodrater

stimpson wrote: »

The Lawnmower thread reckons that cheap self propelled mowers aren't great as the drive mechanism tends to break. Having said that, there's a lot to be said for the 3 year guarantee.

I have a two stiga mowers and a mountfield all over 600 new that the drive has gone in typical reason is long grass bound around the axle Putting it under strain. Neighbours mountfield the same.

brian_gall85

Robotic vacuum cleaners and now lawnmowers...these Germans won't stop until Ireland is left penniless and lazy as hell!

famer279

AlwaysAnyTime wrote: »

How does the 3 year warranty work, you just bring it back to the store if it breaks?

Yeah they are very good with returns

whiterebel

famer279 wrote: »

Just wondering about a self propelled lawnmower in aldi for E229.99 on Thursday.It has a 3 year warranty with it. Any opinions on it? What happens if a blade brakes? Seems like a good deal if it would stay going. It has a Briggs and Stratton engine.

I doubt if anyone will cover the blade breaking, for all they know you hit a stone with it.

famer279

whiterebel wrote: »

I doubt if anyone will cover the blade breaking, for all they know you hit a stone with it.

No i wouldnt say they would cover that and if ya went into a lawnmower dealer they would tell ya that ya should have bought a better one!

Phil_Lives

famer279 wrote: »

Just wondering about a self propelled lawnmower in aldi for E229.99 on Thursday.It has a 3 year warranty with it. Any opinions on it? What happens if a blade brakes? Seems like a good deal if it would stay going. It has a Briggs and Stratton engine.

It is a good price for a reasonably good quality mower(at that price point).
You'll bend the crankshaft or break the securing bolt or blade boss before you break the blade.

cerastes

AlwaysAnyTime wrote: »

How does the 3 year warranty work, you just bring it back to the store if it breaks?

Obviously with the receipt, so much easier, scan a copy of it too and file it away out of direct light so it doesnt fade.

Paddytheman

The warranty would be with the manufacturer surely, returns would be accepted in the stores but they would hardly deal with your lawn mower should something break.....methinks!!

kneemos

Paddytheman wrote: »

The warranty would be with the manufacturer surely, returns would be accepted in the stores but they would hardly deal with your lawn mower should something break.....methinks!!

The warranty is with the seller afaik and up to them to deal with the manufacturer to get their money back.

Discodog

The problem with these, Lidl, cheap Woodies, B&Q etc is the lack of parts. This makes them virtually impossible to repair.

You would be better off spending the money on a good second hand mower. One of my Hondas is 17 years old & still cuts perfectly.

Phil_Lives

LIDL and ALDI are generally rebadged Einhell product and parts are avaialble for them.

Discodog

Phil_Lives wrote: »

LIDL and ALDI are generally rebadged Einhell product and parts are avaialble for them.

My local repairer has a yard full of cheap mowers that he can't get parts for.

monkeynuz

Yes it is the responsibility of the the seller to repair under warranty, but let's be honest and this is why buying a mower from a supermarket is so stupid, they won't be repairing it!!!! And if they haven't currently got the mowers on offer then you won't be getting a replacement either! Only an idiot would buy one of those mowers.

whiterebel

monkeynuz wrote: »

Yes it is the responsibility of the the seller to repair under warranty, but let's be honest and this is why buying a mower from a supermarket is so stupid, they won't be repairing it!!!! And if they haven't currently got the mowers on offer then you won't be getting a replacement either! Only an idiot would buy one of those mowers.

Don't talk complete rubbish. Aldi and Lidl put other places to shame with their replacement/ refund policies. I take it you wouldn't buy a TV from Currys/HN/Tesco/Amazon/DID as they don't repair themselves or may not have the same one in stock a year later :rolleyes:

Discodog

whiterebel wrote: »

Don't talk complete rubbish. Aldi and Lidl put other places to shame with their replacement/ refund policies. I take it you wouldn't buy a TV from Currys/HN/Tesco/Amazon/DID as they don't repair themselves or may not have the same one in stock a year later :rolleyes:

Hardly complete rubbish. A tv, from the stores that you mention, could be from a major manufacturer & can be repaired.

Aldi & Lidl do have good return policies but you would probably have to send the item to the repairer & be without it for weeks. Also a lot of wear & tear parts won't be covered.

So a simple drive belt or cable may not be covered on warranty & very difficult to source.

A good mower will last, at least, 10 years & will be easily serviceable.

monkeynuz

whiterebel wrote: »

Don't talk complete rubbish. Aldi and Lidl put other places to shame with their replacement/ refund policies. I take it you wouldn't buy a TV from Currys/HN/Tesco/Amazon/DID as they don't repair themselves or may not have the same one in stock a year later :rolleyes:

Not that it's any if your business, but I would only buy electrical appliances from local independant retailers, my point was that in assume aldi/lidl wouldn't be stocking them all the time? I wouldn't know personally because I have never been in an aldi or lidl.

whiterebel

monkeynuz wrote: »

Not that it's any if your business, but I would only buy electrical appliances from local independant retailers, my point was that in assume aldi/lidl wouldn't be stocking them all the time? I wouldn't know personally because I have never been in an aldi or lidl.

And yet you felt qualified to offer "advice" on someone else's business?

stimpson

monkeynuz wrote: »

Not that it's any if your business, but I would only buy electrical appliances from local independant retailers, my point was that in assume aldi/lidl wouldn't be stocking them all the time? I wouldn't know personally because I have never been in an aldi or lidl.

Lol. So you don't know what you're talking about. I bought a petrol strummer last year on aldi for €99. The same one on amazon (it was a rebadged Einhell) was £175. It's a no brainier for me.

I would bet that parts for these will be easily available long after the warranty expires.

comongethappy

monkeynuz wrote: »

Not that it's any if your business, but I would only buy electrical appliances from local independant retailers, my point was that in assume aldi/lidl wouldn't be stocking them all the time? I wouldn't know personally because I have never been in an aldi or lidl.

I only buy electrical goods crafted by the finest artisans in Zurich.
I have also heard of this "Lidl" place the serfs visit.

monkeynuz

Cheap crap from supermarkets that are known to sell cheap products is not rocket science to work out that the savings are made by making something that won't last but will appeal to people who only buy a product based on price and nothing more. I also base it on what I have been told by people about the products over the years. I have mowers that cost 8 times the aldi one and power drills that cost 20 times what they charge there so why would I even care to go there?

No need to get rude though.

Discodog

stimpson wrote: »

Lol. So you don't know what you're talking about. I bought a petrol strummer last year on aldi for €99. The same one on amazon (it was a rebadged Einhell) was £175. It's a no brainier for me.

I would bet that parts for these will be easily available longest after the warranty expires.

Have you called a repairer & asked them if they can repair it?
Can you get a replacement line spool for it?

monkeynuz

stimpson wrote: »

Lol. So you don't know what you're talking about. I bought a petrol strummer last year on aldi for €99. The same one on amazon (it was a rebadged Einhell) was £175. It's a no brainier for me.

I would bet that parts for these will be easily available long after the warranty expires.

Not really lol, you either buy CHEAP or buy something else, I only ever buy something else.

monkeynuz

comongethappy wrote: »

I only buy electrical goods crafted by the finest artisans in Zurich.
I have also heard of this "Lidl" place the serfs visit.

No, mainly Germany, stihl, fein, festool you get the idea lol!

monkeynuz

Oh yes, Switzerland for felco secateurs and japan for silky saws!

stimpson

Discodog wrote: »

Have you called a repairer & asked them if they can repair it?
Can you get a replacement line spool for it?

I can order parts direct from Einhell online.

stimpson

monkeynuz wrote: »

Not really lol, you either buy CHEAP or buy something else, I only ever buy something else.

It's the exact same piece of kit except for the colour of the plastic. If you want to pay twice (or 20) times the price for the same piece of equipment then go ahead.

poitinstill

not sure about lawnmower but i know a guy who got a own brand pressure washer with 3yr warranty...used it hard for 2 years and then it broke down. brought t back and they gave him his money back no quibbles.

keithclancy

monkeynuz wrote: »

No, mainly Germany, stihl, fein, festool you get the idea lol!

The brands you mention are used by tradesmen that use their tools every day, for person that uses the tools on an irregular basis it doesn't make sense to spend so much money on tools that will not be used every day.

If I need tools I just rent them, not really necessary to have a load of expensive tools sitting out in the shed gathering dust that I only use 1 or 2 times a year.

kneemos

poitinstill wrote: »

not sure about lawnmower but i know a guy who got a own brand pressure washer with 3yr warranty...used it hard for 2 years and then it broke down. brought t back and they gave him his money back no quibbles.

Don't see them sending stuff back for repair in fairness,replace or refund would be cheaper.
Don't know but presumably the manufacturer would bear all or some of the cost.

whiterebel

Discodog wrote: »

Have you called a repairer & asked them if they can repair it?
Can you get a replacement line spool for it?

I bought my McCulloch strimmer into my local 'expert' repairer who told me 9 months later he was waiting for a part. He told me on leaving that Mcculloch were a POS, impossible to get parts for, and good luck trying. I took it from him and brought it elsewhere. I had it back fixed in 2 days.

flutered

monkeynuz wrote: »

Cheap crap from supermarkets that are known to sell cheap products is not rocket science to work out that the savings are made by making something that won't last but will appeal to people who only buy a product based on price and nothing more. I also base it on what I have been told by people about the products over the years. I have mowers that cost 8 times the aldi one and power drills that cost 20 times what they charge there so why would I even care to go there?

No need to get rude though.

no need to flaunth your wealth either, as no one here gives a $chit.

flutered

keithclancy wrote: »

The brands you mention are used by tradesmen that use their tools every day, for person that uses the tools on an irregular basis it doesn't make sense to spend so much money on tools that will not be used every day.

If I need tools I just rent them, not really necessary to have a load of expensive tools sitting out in the shed gathering dust that I only use 1 or 2 times a year.

or some people stealing so you have to replace them again.

comongethappy

monkeynuz wrote: »

I have mowers that cost 8 times the aldi one and power drills that cost 20 times what they charge there

That's good for you Monkey.

However outside Ivory towers, few can afford the €1800 you paid for your mower or the (ridiculous) €600 on a drill.

If people find the above offering to their needs for occasional domestic use them good for them.

For what its worth, I drive to work in a Skoda..... I know I should get a car 20 times more expensive to do it right, but Maybachs are so scarce round my area.

stimpson

If monkeynutz really does spend 8 times as much on a lawnmower, I hope to feck that it lasts 24 years, as you could replace your Aldi one every 3 years for the same money!

blastman

One of my best experiences with customer care was with Silvercrest, the brand Lidl use for their electronics. I sent an email on Saturday morning about an item that wasn't working, I got a call back from Germany on Saturday afternoon from someone offering to send a replacement immediately, no quibbles.

Germans like value for money, but they demand proper customer service, too.

Stallingrad

A family member had a Lidl lawnmower give up and it was loads of hassle to get sorted. After many weeks/phone calls/emails the failed part was sent out and they had to get it fitted at there expense. Certainly put me off buying from them, even if the prices are tempting.

kneemos

Stallingrad wrote: »

A family member had a Lidl lawnmower give up and it was loads of hassle to get sorted. After many weeks/phone calls/emails the failed part was sent out and they had to get it fitted at there expense. Certainly put me off buying from them, even if the prices are tempting.

Should have just brought it back .

4gs3gs

Would it be easy enough to get a mulching plug for one of these?

Discodog

4gs3gs wrote: »

Would it be easy enough to get a mulching plug for one of these?

A plastic bottle?

monkeynuz

stimpson wrote: »

It's the exact same piece of kit except for the colour of the plastic. If you want to pay twice (or 20) times the price for the same piece of equipment then go ahead.

A festool power drill is NOT the same as an aldi or lidl one or even a €300 makita LOL!

4gs3gs

Discodog wrote: »

A plastic bottle?

Sorry?

monkeynuz

keithclancy wrote: »

The brands you mention are used by tradesmen that use their tools every day, for person that uses the tools on an irregular basis it doesn't make sense to spend so much money on tools that will not be used every day.

If I need tools I just rent them, not really necessary to have a load of expensive tools sitting out in the shed gathering dust that I only use 1 or 2 times a year.

I am not a tradesman that uses power tools for work, apart from the gardening stuff that is, I just buy good quality gear so it lasts and is nice to use, not only are you getting well built when you pay more but more effort goes in to the design and ergonomics of the thing.

monkeynuz

flutered wrote: »

no need to flaunth your wealth either, as no one here gives a $chit.

Not flaunting anything, I think very carefully before buying anything, and I would rather buy good things than waste money on cheap stuff.

I won't be throwing my good stuff away in a few years time to buy another like someone else on here suggested could be done, that is just wasteful and stupid, there was a time when people valued well made things, nowadays people are to stupid to understand the value of anything, just the price!

monkeynuz

comongethappy wrote: »

That's good for you Monkey.

or the (ridiculous) €600 on a drill.

For what its worth, I drive to work in a Skoda..... I know I should get a car 20 times more expensive to do it right, but Maybachs are so scarce round my area.

Just because you think €6-700 is ridiculous doesn't mean everyone does.

For what it's worth I think Skoda are fantastic cars and fantastic value for money, but that is where everyone is getting confused, something doesn't have to be expensive to be good, but cheap for cheaps sake is not the way to go.

The Skoda is a good well built car, a €200 lawnmower is not a good well built lawnmower.

stimpson

monkeynuz wrote: »

A festool power drill is NOT the same as an aldi or lidl one or even a €300 makita LOL!

My point was that my Aldi strimmer is identical to the Einhell one for twice the price.

If you think you're getting value for money by paying 20 times the price then go ahead, but you're in Bargain Alerts - most of us are more careful with our cash.

monkeynuz

stimpson wrote: »

My point was that my Aldi strimmer is identical to the Einhell one for twice the price.

If you think you're getting value for money by paying 20 times the price then go ahead, but you're in Bargain Alerts - most of us are more careful with our cash.

I am careful with my cash, not that it's any of your business, which is why I don't buy cheap crap that will need replacing, and I know I am in bargain alerts, someone asked for opinions on an item for sale and I gave it.

There is nothing "bargain" about that item apart from it just being cheap in every sense of the word, a "bargain" would be a good €600 mower for €300"

stimpson

monkeynuz wrote: »

I am careful with my cash, not that it's any of your business, which is why I don't buy cheap crap that will need replacing, and I know I am in bargain alerts, someone asked for opinions on an item for sale and I gave it.

There is nothing "bargain" about that item apart from it just being cheap in every sense of the word, a "bargain" would be a good €600 mower for €300"

I really couldn't care less what you do with your cash.

Of course it's a bargain. A driven lawnmower with a 3 year no quibble guarantee for €230. What's the worst that could happen? You get 2 years out of it and get a refund if it dies.

Maybe you could post a €600 mower for half price then? No? Thought not.