Machine is very quiet it is electric. It will plug into any standard outlet. No need for gas, oil or the noise gas washers make. Anyone who says that a 2,000 psi is too much for cars. Has no clue what they are talking about. Simply use different tips and it drastically adjust the output. 45 deg tip is around psi of local car wash that you put quarters in. Its perfect for cars. If u put on 0 or turbo nozle it would peal off skin. Its very versatile Never need to use a garden hose. Never have to go to a car wash and put in change and rush till the time runs out. has a built in soap dispenser too. It also is strong enough go clean concrete put on the 15 def tip or to get 2,000 psi u use either straight stream tip or the $35 dollar dewalt turbo nozzle I am including free. That will take paint off the and mildew off a house. Can even clean gutters out. Its a machine that makes u find things to clean. It does everything. Clean boats, Vinyl siding the perfect all around pressure washer. I have used gas ones they r load n overkill imo. Even, rented them in the past. You may think ur deck or fence or driveway is clean. Until you use a machine like this. U will see when it dries what it really did.Its an amazing machine. Cash only hose wand all included tips all included.