There are plenty of reputable makes of Washing Machines for under �300 at Comet and Currys. If you buy New you will get Guarantees to go with the Product.
I have had a hotpoint for 7 years never had any complaint.You don't always have to have the most expensive but buy cheap cheap and you will have trouble. Argos do Indesit for �224 which are quite a good make . But would not consider anything cheaper. You get what you pay for .
what used to be Robertson (ergonomics centre now?) have a reasonable range of Beko, prettty good make, I also liked my Zanussi which seemed to like me as it worked well for about 15 years. Happy shopping!
Well said Wendilla ! You do get what you pay for as the saying 'Buy Cheap Buy Twice'comes to mind. Yes Indesit is a good reputable make, but I don't think much of Beko.