We have an old Kirby. They are very good but expensive to buy new. Ours is 16 years old and still going strong.

wish I still had mine, I found it at a car boot sale, guess it must have been about 20 years old when I got it and it lasted me for about 15 years before it conked out. They are the best vac I have ever used.

May I just say I HATE MY KIRBY,and I think the feeling mutual,grrrrrrrrrr,but have really got to agree with Nero,the self drive thingy is pretty good,and it has a headlight hahahhaa
Wendy

I have a Dyson DC21 Motorhead cylinder, it's great picks up all the dog hair and came with hard floor tools which is great for the laminate and tiles.

Probably the best Dyson I've had, and I've had a few including the Animal one, but this one is the best for sure.

Yet another vote for Dyson. Its been one the best buys we've made

Murphy Richards 1900 bagless and its great!!

BVut would like a dyson!!