Either you weren't old enough to own a washing machine in 1980, or never went near it.

Generally Beko are very reliable for washing machines compared to their modern competitors



However there is some truth to stating not as reliable as 1980's models. As when it comes to mechanical devices like washing machines some of the older models are much better but then allowing for inflation older models could have cost 3x as much. Prices are so competitive nowadays that even some top brands make compromises to remain at a more competitive price point.

Beko are also good for providing spares at a competitive prices and the availability to end users to fix washing machines themselves where as Miele for example restrict spares to their authorised repair network and labour costs and spare parts are excessive often making repair inpractical. Beko is a very good choice for reliability however as you can see from the image performance was not as good. Beko seems to be more about making a low cost reliable washing machine rather than one that performs at the top level.

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The image is from a Which reliability report I didn't want to give too many details as you are only meant to have access to the information if you are a subscriber. I don't have a Beko washing machine myself but if I was looking for a washing machine today they would definitely be near the top of my list for their great reliability yet low pricing.

Amazing. they cost more than this in 1980.

I've always had Hoover or hotpoint until I bought beko about 3 years ago (coz I was skint) and it's fine. You may get offered 6 month interest free credit too when you go to checkout - I did recently when I spent £110

Either you weren't old enough to own a washing machine in 1980, or never went near it.

If you are a 1st time customer with Very you get a further 10% cash back with quidco or topcashback. Which does mean the actual cost is £161.10 & you probably won't get your 10% cashback straight away. It could take several weeks, but it's worth it.

No

new customers get 20% off at checkout (create a new one, I did)
Plus quidco or tcb

But given beko's brand reputation a 1980's washer would probably last longer.

Agreed Beko is surprisingly reliable. I bought my Beko washing machine over 4 years ago and despite using it at least 4 times a week, it so far has had no problems (touch wood).

Those spending extra on machines like a Bosch for reliability should save their money.

Quite a snobbish comment. In the 80s domestic washing machines typically had a much smaller drum (so a smaller wash load) and used a lot more water and electricity compared to a modern washing machine regardless of the brand.