My LQS - a Bernina dealer - told us last year that they would continue to service the 440 and have parts as long as the current supply from Bernina lasted. Once the parts were gone - they wouldn't be able to get more. I guess then it will be like going to a junk yard for old car parts!!!! Of course, Bernina is one of the only machines that is completely metal inside and they don't break very often. Needs a good cleaning and oiling by the repair guy once a year and it purrs like a kitten.