[ajy]

HI,im just starting out and i thought a good way of saving on my budget would be to get a good second hand machine ,so if anybody has one for sale would you let me know ,,im probably looking for something like an extracta cx,or something like that..not much on experience.i was hoping you guys might advise me on that,,if you dont mind.  oh,and my names adam buy the way.    thanks

[David_Annable]

Adam

If your serious about carpet cleaning then you really need a new machine.

If you think that in 6 month time you'll be doing something else then buy a second hand one.

Think about what the customer sees when you arrive, they dont care if you drive a 10 year old van. But they do care what you bring into there house.

Personally £2000 for a machine your going to use more less every day for the next 3 years is not a big investment.

You have got a lot to learn anyway without having a roapy machine that always need fixing.

David Annable

[paul@ctcs]

Adam, I think David is right you do need a good reliable machine, but there are good second hand machines out there you just need a little luck and keep looking around.
The nature of carpet cleaning means there are a number of people who fancy getting away from a 9-5, get a new machine but cant make it work so end up selling there hardly used machine, usually on ebay.
Thats how i got my Commanche, used 6 times and in as new condition for only £800

Paul