There’s a long list of reasons to own a good pressure washer. For us car fans, a pressure washer means more effective, efficient car washing – akin to having a coin-operated car wash stall at home.

This article was updated with new products and information in June 2025. While everyone has their own preferences on the best way to wash their car, it's hard to argue against the speed and efficiency ...

Some people are perfectly happy washing their car by hand with a bucket of mild soapy water and soft wash mitt; some only have the time to run it through a drive-thru wash after a fill-up, and others ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

For a serious car enthusiast, a pressure washer is an essential bit of kit. It gives you the ability to blast away stubborn dirt and use chemicals such as snow foam, which mean you will be scrubbing ...

Some people are perfectly happy washing their car by hand with a bucket of mild soapy water and soft wash mitt; some only have the time to run it through a drive-thru wash after a fill-up, and others ...