When mounting the charging station using the wall plugs supplied I found the type of Philips head screws supplied were of the wrong type. The screws supplied had a long thread and then a non-threaded shaft before the screw head.

Deal alert: To celebrate the arrival of spring Currys PC World has slashed the prices on some of their best-selling Dyson vacuums. Our pick of the bunch? The Dyson V8 Animal has dropped to just £350. That means you'll save £120 on a quality cordless vacuum - perfect for any spring cleaning.

Lightweight and manouevrable; Powerful suction; Cheapest Dyson V8

Expensive; Some parts feel flimsy; Not as good as the Dyson Cyclone V10

I had my first Dyson cleaner in the U.K. in 1997 before they were even popular in the USA. I now own 5 between two houses for convenience and the need to clean up after pets. I bought another Dyson, not because the last one broke, but because the next one has something I want!

I bought this over a month ago and can't say enough good things. We have two cats and a dog - including two adults who also shed!!! This vacuum really does get all the dirt/debris, either carpet or floor. Being cordless it's a joy to use; it's light and easy to empty.

Our fur-moulting, muddy-pawed companions have always necessitated the best in home vacuum cleaner technology. Big motors, powerful suction, dedicated tools and floor-heads with rotating brush bars are a must. So can Dyson's V8 Animal cordless cleaner live up to the pet hair challenge?

Class-leading suction power; Superb floor head design; Efficient pet hair pick-up; Mini-tool for dog beds; upholstery; Easy emptying bin; Up to 40-minute run-time; Wall dock charger

Bin rather small for pet homes; V8 Absolute better for hard floors

In this review, we take a look at the Dyson V8, the latest product in cordless cleaners from the Dyson stable.

I actually didn't get to touch till day 3 of ownership because my boys were using it to clean everything. I think they like this better than our older full size animal.

packs plenty of punch; does a good job especially on carpet has a great range of attachments to cover all aspects of cleaning

only blip is the docking/charging station cannot hold all the attachments

Very good vacuum

Easy To Empty; Easy to Use; Powerful/Good Suction

Already have the V6 cordless. This has huge advantages. The V6 now resides as a spare. Almost cannot wait for the next improvement. Love the V8