Gardenline (Aldi) GVM-600 Reviews
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“WHO DESIGNED THIS MACHINE,AND TESTED IT.”
Written on: 23/08/2012
This machine lasted approx two cuts,ofF the lawn, The belts snapped. NOT UNDER GUARANTEE.aldi store in Warrington informed me. I purchased new belts ,off the INTERNET, belts fine, but the cam pully worn away. My friends machine, belts snapped, I gave him my belts, we decided to share machines, his metal spikes fell off. A TOTAL DISASTER. We have given up on these two machines. So both machines with a terrible build quality. (read more)
“Gardenline Strimmer?????”
Written on: 02/05/2012
I am furious that Trading Standards have allowed the sale of this Product, it constantly every 20 seconds keeps snapping off, but I would not mind that so much, if it actually trimmed the edge of my lawn, all it did was cut into my lawn with lacerations, I WARN ANYONE THINKING OFF BUYING THIS DEVICE TO think again, pay a little extra for one, it will work out much cheaper in the end, I would not spit on Gardenline products, they are a con, and I was taken for a mug! Where ever I can I am... (read more)
“absolutely fine used for 2yrs with no problems just...”
Written on: 06/05/2011
absolutely fine used for 2yrs with no problems just need to replace tines used many times self and friends.cost 12.99 in sale from aldi what more could you ask for. (read more)
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Written on: 15/04/2011 by Tony Cross (1 review written)
Had mine 18 months and have just used it for the first time. 10 mins and the belt snapped.
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“I bought mine 2nd hand, it looked hardly use! I see...”
Written on: 09/04/2011
I bought mine 2nd hand, it looked hardly use! I see why now based on other posts.
The chap seling it did say he had replaced a belt but nothing more......I wonder if he had been on this site
Lesson learned, even when buying anything 2nd hand check out it,s reccomendations on the internet
A much wiser gardener now :)
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“GVM600 SCARIFIER. ”
Written on: 10/08/2010
GVM600 SCARIFIER.
I read and agreed with the reviews so I contacted Garden Line 'sales@gardenlines.co.uk' and the Dutch manufactures
SERVOTOOL BV
LINGENSTRAAT 6
8028 PM
ZWOLLE
HOLLAND
NL 0701-09
They sent me free belts to replace the broken ones I purchased.
Their durability is yet to be tested but I got GOOD SERVICE.
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“Like the stuff its intended to pick up,rubbish wish i...”
Written on: 21/05/2010
Like the stuff its intended to pick up,rubbish wish i didnt lose my receipt, belt snapped first time i used it and it melted the pinion and first gear( why nylon gears aldi? (read more)
“Gardenline GVM 600; the biggest load of junk I've ever...”
Written on: 18/05/2010
Gardenline GVM 600; the biggest load of junk I've ever bought. Belt snapped within an hour of first using it. Anyway, found a company called Motion Industries, based in Lancashire, who supplied me two replacement belts for £16, inc P+P. I had the Gardenline working again within two days :-). The belts must be better quality as I've used it for hours now without a problem. (read more)
“I would agree with most people does seem the belt is a...”
Written on: 28/04/2010
I would agree with most people does seem the belt is a bit suspect to say the least, I did however find a company called Bearing Boys who sell spare ones for £2.50 each so not a big outlay and at this cost you can afford to go through a couple (read more)
“Like all the rest my GVM 600 broke a belt and although...”
Written on: 20/04/2010
Like all the rest my GVM 600 broke a belt and although the machine appears to be well constructed it has an obvious week link, the belt. We need a more substantial belt. (read more)
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“I was delighted whien my neighbour offered me a lend...”
Written on: 18/04/2010
I was delighted whien my neighbour offered me a lend of her scarifier machine....a Gardenline GVM 600.......1 1/2 hr later it is broken! Now I'm looking for a replacement part for her as a token gesture...but struggling a little.
Note to self, dont borrow other peoples stuff. If they are rubbish quality and brake with you, you look like an egit!
Dont buy one of these! (and please dont lend them to unsuspecting friends either)
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“I Googled 'Gardenline GVM 600' in order to source a...”
Written on: 10/04/2010
I Googled 'Gardenline GVM 600' in order to source a new belt and found this site.......... I'll order some new belts to get me through while I find a replacement machine. This time I'll look at reviews before I buy. (read more)
“Absolutely useless, belts snap all the time, not...”
Written on: 10/04/2010
Absolutely useless, belts snap all the time, not covered by warranty. Not fit for purpose, thanks Gardenline/Aldi (read more)
“Further to my review yesterday,8th March,I have...”
Written on: 09/03/2010
Further to my review yesterday,8th March,I have received the replacement scarifier belts by this morning's post as promised. Congratulations to Solent Tools Ltd,Southampton for an excellent service. (Perhaps my brother and I will be on speaking terms again.) (read more)
“I bought two Gardenline GVM-600 Scarifiers (one as a...”
Written on: 08/03/2010
I bought two Gardenline GVM-600 Scarifiers (one as a present for my brother--we no longer speak!!!). Each broke a belt after 15 mins. Reading one of the reviews in this site I contacted a company on 02380578057 who were very helpful and I have now bought 4 replacement belts for £22--delivery tomorrow. Despite usually being an Aldi "fan" I found them particularly unhelpful regarding this problem. (read more)
“ I've had the same broken belt problem with my GVM-600...”
Written on: 12/11/2009 by Sansostene Glider (1 review written)
I've had the same broken belt problem with my GVM-600 scarifier. Have just spoken to a Mail order supplier on: 023 8057 8057 who was very helpful and is supplying me with a pack of 2 replacement belts for £12.99 inc p&p. She tells me that these new belts will be with me tomorrow morning and are much stronger (she would wouldn't she....?) than the original Chinese version. Time will tell.....!! This company also supplies the spring loaded tines. (read more)
“Gardenline is the biggest load of rubbish i have ever...”
Written on: 18/08/2009
Gardenline is the biggest load of rubbish i have ever brought. like everyone else belt snapped have now spent the last 6 months trying to replace it no luck, (read more)
“Gardenline (Aldi) GVM-600 Belt failed on second use....”
Written on: 27/06/2009 by pduthoit (1 review written)
Gardenline (Aldi) GVM-600 Belt failed on second use. Got a replacement from Wolf.tv. Lesson learned - don't always rely on cheap from Aldi. (read more)
“as the rest say ,the belt lasts if you are lucky about...”
Written on: 07/05/2009 by geoff 97 (1 review written)
as the rest say ,the belt lasts if you are lucky about 4-5 hours.
The Gardenline (Aldi) GVM-600 is a waste of money
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“ unfortunately I bought Gardenline (Aldi) GVM-600 and...”
Written on: 07/05/2009 by graham cox (1 review written)
unfortunately I bought Gardenline (Aldi) GVM-600 and yes the belt snapped within 2 hours of use . It is quite disgusting that after so many complaints the manufacturer still will not accept that there is a design fault with this machine . I am still trying to get a replacement belt . I have not been able to use mine for over a year . (read more)
“As reported by other people the belt on the GVM-600...”
Written on: 05/05/2009
As reported by other people the belt on the GVM-600 snapped the second time ever used. The so called "helpline" took 20 mins to answer and then gave me a wrong link to the wolfe.tv website. The belt is not covered under the warantee and it seems as if according to other folks reviews I'd better buy at least half a dozen! DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT. (read more)
“belt snapped after using the Gardenline for the third...”
Written on: 20/04/2009
belt snapped after using the Gardenline for the third time no information in hand book on how to buy another (read more)
“I WOULD LOVE TO SAY Gardenline (Aldi) GVM-600 WAS A...”
Written on: 12/04/2009 by CUBRIDGY (1 review written)
I WOULD LOVE TO SAY Gardenline (Aldi) GVM-600 WAS A GOOD BUY BUT WHEN THE BELT SNAPS AFTER THIRTY SECONDS OF USE IT IS HARD TO FANFARE ANYTHING GOOD ABOUT IT. (read more)
“belt broke replacement is very difficult to get. Their...”
Written on: 06/04/2009
belt broke replacement is very difficult to get. Their customer service took 40 mins to answer the phone then wanted 4 pounds for postageThe only terrible thing i have ever bought out of Aldi but I will watch in future. Avoid Gardenline line the plague (read more)
“Got this Gardenline GVM-600 from Aldi and the belt...”
Written on: 25/10/2008
Got this Gardenline GVM-600 from Aldi and the belt lasted 4-5 hours maximum even if not overworking machine. Their 3 year guarantee is by OmegaWolf and they say such failure is normal wear & tear and they refuse to say otherwise. Could try small claims court but cannot spare the hassle. I will just never knowingly buy a product if OmegaWolf handle the guarantee nor will I buy direct from them. (read more)
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Written on: 09/04/2009
..and how much did this quality machine cost you exactly??