written by on 17/12/2009
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.)