Our tested picks make it easy to clean your car with just the right pressure—no damage, no streaks, and no hassle.

If your ride is in dire need of a wash, don't bother with the garden hose. Get out the pressure washer. We tested eight of them to see which one worked best.

With insight from a professional detailer, our writer tested car wash kits from several leading brands to find the best ones to keep your vehicle looking fresh.

This is especially important when washing a car as a way of preventing damage or a less-than-satisfying cleanse. The nozzle type can have a surprising effect on how your pressure washer performs.

Regular car wash won’t cut it, and you should have a separate wheel brush so that you’re not transferring the particularly abrasive wheel grit to your delicate paint by using the same wash mitt.