I have spoken to them and the guy is a cock, I would be having a word with the trading standards as these guys are mixing up warranty and quality.
He also said the lathe could reasonably be expected to give 10 years service, but he doesn't expect the motor to last that long.
At the end of the day he is in the wrong and as I have just told him I will never buy Charnwood.
01530516926 if anyone like to know.