Bosch High Pressure Washer UniversalAquatak 135

Easy to put together. Used once and performed really well. Far lighter than my old karcher so easy to move around.

Having had cheaper pressure washers before and them not lasting long (motors packing up, lances leaking which cost as much or more to replace than buying a new unit), I thought I would go with a more well known brand. After having a bad experience with Karcher I was looking at Bosch or Nilfisk. This one was on offer from Amazon (half price) so I plumped for it. Bargain.The unit comes with a 3 in 1 head which gives you a pencil jet (thin & powerful), Rotating jet which is like the pencil but it moves around in a circular motion and the standard fan (this is the least powerful to be gentler on items like your car). This head is extremely handy as you have no changing of heads for the different types, you just twist the end into the selected jet position.You also get a detergent dispensing bottle/jet - the jet on this is of a fan type as well. I used this attachment with some Autoglym polar blast pre-wash snow foam and it foamed pretty good. The bottle in my opinion is rather small and is used up in the space of a minutes use. There is no control to make the mixing faster or slower which would have been nice. Over all I was happy with the performance though, the bottle lasted (just) to cover my 4x4 in foam.The power cords is about 5m in length, the wand hose is 7m in length which is decent for a pressure washer. The lance is in 3 parts which store in clips on either site. They fit together by a push and twist connection. I found the 3 in 1 head quite stiff to push on but it does go and I suppose it is more likely to prevent leaks than if it was a little more loose.One part I am not a big fan of is the connectors for the pressure hose. They are push fit which is fair enough but when you have finished using the washer you have a tab that you need to push to the side to release the connection. If there is any water pressure at all in the pipe then these tabs are extremely hard to push to release the connection. I had to use something to lever the tab to release the pipe connector. Next time I will make sure that I empty as much of the air/water from the pipe before trying to disconnect the pipe!One feature that may be of use to some is the 'self priming' facility. To use this you need to buy the self priming kit, it does not come with this as standard. It allows you to use non mains water supplies like a water butt, bucket etc to supply the water. The kit is essentially a pipe with a filter & back flow suppressor that you connect to the machine and submerge the other end into your water source. I doubt I would ever need/use this but you never know and I can see the usefulness for some situations where a mains tap is not available.It also actually compacts down quite small. The handle moves down (like a lot of washers) but it also folds back so the total height is the height of the main body.A word of advice: Bosch have two fitting types for their accessories and buying them is a minefield. There are 'AQT' fittings and 'Aquatek'. Although this is an Aquatek model do not get Aquatek accessories. This washer takes the newer AQT type fittings (they are the same as Black & Decker pressure washer connections). I bought a show foam gun from a local shop so I was able to take my lance in to check the fitting. The Aquatek will not engage fully as there is a collar stopping the accessory going all the way in. The Black & Decker/AQT fitting worked perfectly.If you register on the Bosch website within 28 days you also receive a full 3 year Bosch guarantee.The downsides I see are small overall which is why I gave it 5 stars and recommended.

Great machine, powerful, does the job

Took a few minutes to set up with the help of some excellent videos on Youtube - needed because the instructions provided are very basic. The washer seems quite powerful, with even a bit of a recoil when pulling the trigger! Possibly a risk of damaging more vulnerable surfaces, like car paintwork, if not using the wider 'fan' jet or 'detergent' nozzle.Seems well constructed, with carefully designed on board storage for bits & pieces. Early days yet but looking good.

The Bottom Line: YES. If you are looking for a pressure washer that balances power with clever storage, this 135-bar unit is a winner. I much prefer this to the Karcher alternatives; it is better designed, feels more robust, and offers far better value for money. It packs down remarkably small, making it a much more sensible proposition for a standard garage or shed than the bulkier Karcher models.The "Real World" Test In setting this up, I found the clear plastic piece for the hose attachment a little fiddly. I actually had to turn it the "wrong" way first to get the threads to align properly—once I’d avoided cross-threading it, it screwed on tight and hasn't budged. My Hozelock hose was a snug fit and I haven't had a single leak from the connection.The build quality is excellent. Unlike my previous jet wash, the lance slips in and out easily with a satisfying click but remains perfectly watertight. The hose itself is thinner and more pliable than what I’m used to, which makes it much easier to manoeuvre around the car. At 7 metres, it’s the ideal length: long enough to reach around the vehicle without being so long that it becomes a tangled nightmare to store. It’s also notably quieter than my previous machine, which is a massive plus for Sunday morning cleaning.Quick Scan Scorecard• Build Quality: Superior. It feels substantial and well-engineered, lacking that "hollow" plastic feel of some competitors.• Storage: Exceptional. The handle and accessories tuck away to create a very small footprint.• Hose Handling: The thinner, more pliable hose is a game-changer for usability.• Versatility: The stock nozzle has three settings (cars, patios, etc.) which handle general tasks with ease.Who This Is For• Homeowners who want proper "grunt" for car cleaning but don't want a massive trolley taking up space.• Anyone tired of wrestling with stiff, leaky hoses and clunky lance attachments.Who Should Skip This• If you have a massive multi-car driveway, you might want a longer hose, but for most UK semi-detached or detached homes, this is the sweet spot.Technical Nuance While the stock nozzle is versatile, I use this primarily for car maintenance, so I paired it with an OHAYORI Snow Foam Lance. Used together with the Autoglym Polar system (Blast followed by Wash), the results are perfect. The pressure is consistent enough to produce a thick, rich foam, and because the setup is so efficient, the whole chore is way faster. It has turned a time-consuming task into a quick, effective routine.

Fantastic pressure washer. I had another pressure washer from a well-known brand which stopped working, and I didn’t want to spend a huge amount on a new one, so I decided to try this one instead. I’m really impressed with it so far. It covered large areas very quickly and did a fantastic job cleaning footpaths, patio slabs, and driveways. The pressure is powerful enough to remove built-up dirt and moss with ease, and it’s straightforward to set up and use. For the price, the performance is excellent and honestly better than I expected. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a reliable pressure washer without spending a fortune.

Absolutely impressed. This replaced a more expensive, higher wattage pressure washer and outperformed it! More compact to store. Well constructed and thought out. Prefer that the washer hose attaches to the rear making use more intuitive and natural in pulling machine with you, and less tangling. This is easily a great buy and I would happily buy again come replacement time.

This has turned out to be a very disappointing purchase. Not exactly a power user, this was used no more than 10 times in just over 2 years. Mostly patio cleaning with the circular brush attachment and a bit of car washing and a couple of plastic garden chairs. This summer I noticed that the lance was leaking badly during use and I purchased the o-ring replacement kit but that really didnt help. I bought a replacement gun but then found during a 5-minute test that the main unit had smoke pouring out of the rear grill along with some strange noises and strong electrical smell.I contacted Bosch service and of course, the warranty had expired but I was given a MaxPrice repair of £94 which is a lot more than some other brand (brand new) units that I've seen on sale. Therefore, this item has been taken to its resting place at the recycling centre / (suitably named) "rubbish" tip. I bought Bosch because of the so-called renowned quality but I wont fall for that again, except maybe for a replacement windscreen wiper.

The hose pipe came out completely damaged at 16 points out of the box and it teared out immediately. The product was delivered without any quality check and quality seems doubtful. Now without this hose pipe the product is useless.And just a showpiece.

A well made high-pressure washer from a reputable maker. Good specs, good performance with a handy versatile spray gun that delivers 3 water-jet patterns to cover various needs.

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Really really good, surprisingly light weight. Very good pressure, quiet motor, German built quality, access to new parts, makes my old Chinese one look like rubbish.....delighted with my purchase.

Drei Dinge haben mir nicht gefallen.: 1.Die Betriebsanleitung nur in englich und arabisch. 2.Der Stecker ist fürs deutsche Stromnetz nicht geeignet.Musste mir einen Adapter besorgen. 3. Am KLarwasserfilter hält der Wasserschlauchadapter nicht.