I also purchased this highly rated Company's treadmill (at the time), and I paid for an extended warranty, however, even though the warranty is still valid, Technogym are trying to squirm out of their responsibilities by claiming that the belt needing replacing is due to wear and tear...! My wife and I weigh less than 70kgs each and use the treadmill moderately to light as we are over 55. I am not impressed to say the least, especially as I specifically paid for additional insurance on this (supposedly) highly reputable and reliant product!