WE were simply looking for the washer that cleaned our car with the least effort That means we were checking how easy it was to set up with detergent or snow foam bottles, the length and malleability of the hose, and adjustability of the nozzles We were also expecting good-quality connectors and an accurate fan that made

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RECOMMENDED AVA is an unfamiliar brand, but it’s aimed at the top end of the market The P55 doesn’t follow the familiar formula and has some innovative ideas, including a low-profile design which means it won’t fall over when you tug on the hose We also loved the extended and short lance options, highquality fittings and lengthy, pliable hose.

The P55 comes with a 10-year warranty too, and is designed to be easy to repair, which makes the high price seem more palatable. The drawbacks are that it takes up a lot of space when stored, and stashing the hose is hard work

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Accessories: Adjustable nozzles, foam bottle, 10m hose Flow: 7 8 litres/min Rating: Contact: nilfisk com folds to fit under a workbench. Oddly, the storage for the power cable is awkward When it comes to cleaning, the Nilfisk has an accurate and powerful jet, but the tiny and non-adjustable detergent bottle doesn’t belong on such a costly machine

WITH Titan scooping Best Buy awards in the past, Screwfix was keen that we tried its new best-selling model, which has more power, a longer hose and a brush attachment over the TTB1800PRW – but costs £40 more. We were disappointed. Other than the extra accessories, the 220’s main advantage over the 1800

(tested on page 92) is a hose reel that makes it faster to tidy away. But in reality, you need to detach the lance to use it and the set-up seems overly complicated

The 220 still has the same excellent cleaning qualities as the other Titan in this test, but we just couldn’t justify the extra cost over its sibling.

WHEN choosing a pressure washer, many people will naturally reach for a Karcher, knowing that the brand offers a guarantee of good quality And we don’t blame them But there are other machines from the company we would choose over the K3.

On the plus side, the K3 features an easy-to-understand Power Control system, which means choosing the correct jet for the job is nice and easy.

There is also a hose reel to make tidying up faster, but it seems to make the K3 top-heavy and relatively unstable The slightest tug to try and release more of the tough and inflexible hose while cleaning and the washer topples

IF it weren’t for the Scheppach (right), the PW20 would be the cheapest washer in this test, so it’s natural to expect some compromises. In terms of size, power, and hose length, it lags behind its rivals here. That doesn’t mean it can’t clean well The blast from the adjustable and accurate nozzle is enough for most normal carcleaning tasks. There’s a soap bottle too, but it is irritatingly small and will need refilling several times to cover a car Its tiny dimensions mean it is easy to carry and store too, but this feels like a washer that you’d soon grow out of