Keeping your car in good shape is as important as ever - a pressure washer may be your answer.
Ths increasingly popular kit is also increasingly affordable, usually easy-to-use and lets you blast salt and muck off your car’s bodywork more effectively than you can do by hand.
The superior clean they offer over the standard sponge-and-hose technique is another plus; they even use less water.
However, there are masses of options to choose from. You'll find no shortage of washers out there that are compact, high pressure and available with a host of accessories, so picking the right one can be tricky. Size, power, relevant attachments, cost and quality are all important factors. Here, we reveal which pressure washers are worth your money.
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Best buy - Bosch Universal Aquatak 135
Price: £140
Buy from: Amazon
Autocar says: 5 stars
Vital stats: Max pressure 135 bar. Max flow 384 litres/hour. Motor power 1900W
There are a couple of excellent reasons why the Bosch tops our pressure washer test. First, it’s well priced despite delivering really excellent, high-pressure performance and a good selection of accessories. Secondly, it’s a neat design that feels really well made and is also compact, with a hinged and foldable rear handle.
The ‘Trio Nozzle’ allows you to click between a pencil-, fan-, or turbo jet, too, which makes life much easier than having to change attachments, as you do with many alternatives. If it had a reel for the conveniently long but inconveniently loose hose, the Aquatek would be virtually flawless.
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The best Pressure Washer? Simple. Ignore all the reviews and buy the cheapest one you can find. I have had various pressure washers over the years, including three Karchers. They have ALL broken down. Utterly useless the lot of them.
My current washer is a Hozelock Pico which I got for £60 in Halfords. Small, compact, easy to move around, does exactly what it is supposed to do, and hasn't gone wrong in three years.
Forget the big names and the flashy adverts. Spend less, you will be glad you did.
I've a Karcher which I've had for about 20 years now. It has broken down on me, but spares are available and I can repair it. Powerful machine that I'm happy with, especially after buying a different hose that not only can cope with the pressure better but is long enough to get around the car.
I'd say getting one that you can repair is something that will save you in the long run, and then you can get one which has better pressure and cleaning power than the entry level machines.
And also invest in a snow foam lance with Bilt Hamber auto foam. Spray it on, wait five to ten minutes and then blast off with the pressure washer. Then you can go over with your normal soapy bucket and microfibre mitt. The results are worth it.
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