When we moved house in 1980 we needed a new washing machine, to replace our old twin tub, still in good working order so I followed Which magazine advice for best buy a Bosch, quite expensive, it lasted just over 2 years, the cast brackets on the drum which held The concrete weights completely rusted away, the weights dropped on the pump, hoses and motor, throw away job. This was evidently a common fault with this machine So much for best buy.
Came to conclusion might as well buy cheapest, as nothing is built To last whatever the price.