It pays in the long run, to buy big name BBQ's.There are so many BBQ's sold by companies like Wallmart, Loblaws, and Costco, that LOOK really nice, but you cant get service or replacement parts for them. Napoleon and Vermont Castings are 2 of the best you can buy.
I dont know how many times a day, i field calls from people looking to replace parts on 1 year old BBQTeck, and Life at Home BBQ's, and have to tell them, Sorry, No parts available for this brand.