I had a Kärcher pressure washer several years ago, but it broke down soon after the one-year warranty expired and I didn't replace it. Recently I saw the good reviews on the current series of these machines and decided to try again. I bought this particular model as it seemed to meet my needs without going over the top on cost, and has a good mix of useful accessories.
It arrived remarkably quickly - three days after I ordered it, with no special instructions for early delivery. The box was well packed and I soon had the machine assembled, though I have to say that the instructions for doing so are poor. It really needs a proper diagram, not the tiny thumbnails that appear in the manual, because it doesn't go together as easily as it should. The handle, for example, should simply slide into place and be fixed by a screw, but I had to take a hammer to it to get it into its housing. This had me wondering whether I had made a mistake in the assembly (I hadn't!), and a good diagram would have given me more confidence. I also found it too easy to go wrong assembling the mixer system for the detergent. To be honest, I still haven't managed to make that work, though I haven't really needed it yet, so haven't applied myself to solving the problem. It's this question of assembly and the detergent system that ought to be simple and isn't that makes me give the washer four stars instead of five. I like things to work straight out of the box - any well-designed system should do that.
That said, my first trial with the system, washing the patio with the special head, worked like a dream. I couldn't believe what I was seeing - even without detergent it cut through the grime with ease, revealing the original colours of our crazy paving looking almost like new. When I finished, I started on the car, and again, the system worked very well, leaving the car looking great. When I've solved the detergent question I'll add a note on it, but meanwhile I'll be using just plain water!
All in all, I'm pleased with my purchase. It's a good price for such a well-specified piece of kit and buying it through Amazon meant a rapid delivery. If you need a pressure washer for home use, this is an excellent buy.