This snowblower has been very dependable over its lifetime. We did not use it the last two winters as the snow was rare and it was much too large for our needs. I fired it up today, it starts but it stops after a while. I think this would be a great deal for someone who knows how to tune up small engines. I was going to go have it done but then I’d have to ask for a lot more for it. This way a handy person would be able to get a deal and tune it up themselves, saving money all around.