Lidl is selling a £25 fuss-free tool to help protect your lawnmower this summer – & it's £135 cheaper than Bosch version
GARDEN BLISS Lidl is selling a £25 fuss-free tool to help protect your lawnmower this summer – & it's £135 cheaper than Bosch version
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LIDL is selling an affordable option to help protect your lawnmower from the elements this summer.
The discount chain's Parkside Robot Lawnmower Garage is available in stores for £29.99.
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Bosch's Indego Garage was priced at £159
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The lawnmower garage is a small shelter that can be placed in the garden to cover robotic lawnmowers when they are not in use.
An extra £5 can also be taken off the price if you have the Lidl Plus app until tomorrow, making it £24.99.
The design aims to let you store your mower neatly while helping to shelter it from any rain, snow and direct sunlight.
It's important to note, however, that pricier alternatives could offer better protection.
Bosch's Indego Garage is priced at £159, but has tightly fitted walls to protect the mower inside.
Its description says it includes air vents which "provide ideal climatic conditions and protect against overheating".
The Bosch version is also designed primarily for lawnmowers provided by Bosch, measuring 577 x 538 x 157mm.
But while Lidl's Parkside Robot Lawnmower Garage - which measures 695 x 685 x 390mm - is open on each side, it could be an affordable and flexible alternative.
It can be used with other lawnmower brands including Gardena and Einhell.
It's also quick and easy to assemble with six fastening screws and a hex key.
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The garage's sloped roof means easy drainage of potential rainwater, which is also hinged to enable easy access to the robot lawnmower control panel and charging station.
It is still important to ensure quality when buying cheaper products, like those offered by Lidl.
While the price may be enticing, shoppers should make comparisons with alternative brands and stores.
Websites like Trolley and Price Spy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price.
Price Spy even lets you see how much an item has cost over time, so you can see if the current price is a good deal.
A quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab will also bring up how much retailers are selling a certain item for.
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