written by on 25/01/2010
The Bosch BUC11700 is a well constructed, powerful vacuum cleaner. You can tell how well it is working, as the good suction makes it harder to push along a piled carpet. When it is too easy to push, it needs emptying.
At the time of introduction, it was voted 'best buy' with Which? report.
The power cable auto re-coil still works well after a years of service, so no untidy cables hanging off the side. Very easy to unclip the dust compartment and to empty. The main filter is also easily removed, as it has a bayonet fitting.
Downsides would be that it is quite loud, and can be difficult to push on large piled carpets if you do not have much strength. Also, I understood that they had ceased production of this model, but I suggest you check this out.