Is the Sun Joe SPX1000 strong enough for a car?

Yes for regular car washing. At 1,450 PSI it lifts road grime and soap well. It is not meant for stripping paint or heavy concrete cleaning.

How does it compare with the SPX3000?

The SPX3000 offers more pressure and flow plus onboard detergent tanks. The SPX1000 is lighter and simpler, which suits light, occasional jobs.

It stops the motor when you release the trigger and restarts it when you spray. That reduces wear and noise between passes.

The washer, an adjustable wand, brushes, and a 20-foot hose. Soap is not included and there is no detergent tank.

Yes, but you need a separate foam cannon or siphon, since there is no built-in tank. Mix detergent at the ratio your soap maker recommends.

Yes. It draws from a garden hose and standard outlet, so you need an outdoor tap and power near where you clean.

Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 319 ratings.

3 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Cabela's, Target.

At eBay, for $89.99, 25% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

$89.99at eBayChecked Nov 5

25% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 3 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when. Store links may earn us a commission.