best high pressure washer for car

For washing cars, skip the driveway fire hose and go for an electric pressure washer around 1,400–2,000 PSI (100–140 bar) with 6–8 L/min flow.

Pair it with a 25–40° nozzle and a foam cannon, and keep the tip about 30–50 cm off the paint—save the turbo nozzle for concrete.

That’s enough grunt to lift grime without sandblasting your clear coat or badges into the hedge.

Popular, no-fuss picks in Australia include the Karcher K4/K5, Gerni 5000/6000, and Ryobi 2000 W units—reliable, plenty of accessories, easy to stash.

Petrol units are overkill for cars: louder, heavier, and more chance of turning your bonnet into modern art.

Whatever you buy, use decent pre-wash, rinse first, and mind local water rules; your paint will thank you, your neighbours will too.