I got this for my 80-year-old father a few months ago, and it has been such a godsend. It always performs according to plan. For the first few runs, it takes some effort to set up and iron out the quirks, but beyond that, it's a trouble-free, low-maintenance machine. Because the battery does not fare well when exposed to the sun, you should definitely get the "garage" (or make your own). I'm hoping it lasts a long time since he likes it and it works well.