Best Pressure Washers for Cars

The washing unit from the Ukrainian brand 2E can offer worthy competition to the well-established high-pressure washers. At the same time, purchasing the model won't break the bank.

The device is designed for a wide range of tasks. It can be used for cleaning dirt from sidewalks and gutters, washing garden furniture and building facades, and keeping terraces and garden tools clean. Most importantly, the 2E 2E-HPW2015 package includes everything necessary for car body care.

The model comes with a long pressure hose (8 m), a convenient spray gun, an extension tube, and a rich set of nozzles. At your disposal are a fan nozzle and a pinpoint dirt cutter, a foamer, a washing brush, and a rotating wheel cleaning brush. Convenience in handling the washer is further enhanced by a built-in reel for winding high-pressure hoses, a telescopic handle, and transport wheels.

The washer delivers a pressure of 100 to 150 bar, consuming water at a rate of up to 7.5 l/min. The pump of the washing unit is powered by a 2-kilowatt electric motor. The pump in this model's design is capable of pumping flowing water or drawing water from separate reservoirs. Although the manufacturer claims their creation is low-noise, in reality, the unit turned out to be slightly noisier than most of its peers — this is the only insignificant downside of the washer.

Bosch products have long been a symbol of acclaimed German reliability. This is once again confirmed by the example of the Bosch Universal Aquatak 130 high-pressure washer from the consumer layers of the washing units.

The model's purpose lies in cleaning dirt from vehicles, various surfaces in the country and household plots, garden tools, and equipment. It is powered by a 1700-watt electric motor, ensuring the productivity of the metal pump is around 380 l/hour. The self-priming pump of the washer is powerful enough to organize water supply at a pressure of up to 130 bar.

Bosch Universal Aquatak 130 organizes water intake both from pipeline water systems and external reservoirs like rain barrels, buckets, or canisters. It's important not to forget to install a coarse water filter at the inlet to prevent mechanical particles from prematurely damaging the pump. The high-pressure hose with the unit is 5 meters long.

One of the main features of the pressure washer is the universal "3-in-1" nozzle at the "tail" of the spray gun with the Autostop system. By turning its "head," the type of water jet can be selected: fan spray, rotating stream, and compact stream for the most stubborn dirt. The foamer with a 450 ml capacity (filled with chemicals) will help effectively deal with dried dirt. Finally, for ease of movement, the washer design incorporates transport wheels and an ergonomic handle.

Garden equipment under the Swedish brand Stiga has been produced since the 1950s. Initially, they were entirely lawnmowers, but now the brand offers products for any need. For example, the compact Stiga HPS 110 pressure washer is ideal for maintaining cleanliness in the garden, garden tools, and cars.

The model's digital index indicates the maximum water jet pressure at the outlet of the spray gun (110 bar). Achieving this value is aided by a 1.4-kilowatt electric motor, setting the pace for an aluminum pump. Up to 390 liters of water can be pumped through it per hour, with water supply organized directly from the water supply system or a standalone container thanks to the self-priming function.

The compact and lightweight body of the washing unit (27.2x26.8x39.6 cm, weighing about 6 kg) features slots for attaching accompanying accessories, a niche for "parking" the included detergent tank (300 ml), and horns for winding excess power cord. "Out of the box," the washer includes a 5-meter high-pressure hose, as well as fan and dirt nozzles for the gun.

You won't get full foam with the so-called foam nozzle. Instead, it forms soapy water which, nonetheless, helps handle stubborn dirt. For its size and weight, the Stiga HPS 110 is one of the most appealing options among inexpensive pressure washers from renowned manufacturers of garden maintenance equipment.

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