# Hot Wheels City Downtown Express Car Wash Playset, HDR27

Hot Wheels City Downtown Express Car Wash Playset \(HDR27\) is a push-around toy set with a foam roller, drying flaps and a 1:64-scale vehicle. Spin the logo sign to send a car automatically through the wash, and connect the set with other Hot Wheels sets for expanded play.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Hot Wheels
- Model: downtown express car wash
- Category: Toys & Games > Toys > Toy Vehicles
- Price: 11.04 GBP
- Previous price: 12.99 GBP
- Discount: 15%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T19:24:01.223Z
- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 2288

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## At a glance

- Spinning the logo sign sends a car automatically through the wash.
- Foam roller and drying flaps provide interactive car-wash details.
- Includes one 1:64-scale vehicle for play with the set.
- Designed to connect with other Hot Wheels sets, sold separately.

## Pros

- The moving wash features offer a focused, hands-on play sequence rather than requiring batteries according to the listed battery requirement.
- One vehicle is listed as included, so play can begin with the set.
- The stated dimensions make it easier to judge whether the playset suits the available space.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: MATTEL
- Model: downtown express car wash
- Recommended age: 4 - 8 years
- Scale: 1:64
- Number of pieces: 8
- Material: Plastic
### Play and operation
- Play mechanism: Kids spin the logo sign and cars automatically roll through the wash that includes a foam roller and drying flaps for complete coverage.
- Control methods listed: Touch
- Power configuration: Battery Powered
- Battery requirement: No batteries required
- Number of players: 1
- Interconnection: Connect the Hot Wheels City Downtown Express Car Wash Playset to other sets to build a unique world of fun and adventure, with cool features that increase the fun. Each set sold separately.
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 17.5 x 17.5 x 12 centimetres
- Weight listed: 0.67 Pounds
- Assembly required: Yes
- Assembly time: 15 Minutes

## Before you buy

- The manufacturer recommends ages 4–8 and lists a choking hazard from small parts. Assembly is required. Other Hot Wheels sets are sold separately.
- The listing describes the set as battery-powered and electric, but also says no batteries are required. Treat the wash action as the described push-around, manually triggered mechanism rather than assuming powered movement.

## In the box

- Downtown Wash Station Set (Included)
- Hot Wheels vehicle \(1\) (Included)

## A good fit for

- Children aged 4–8 who enjoy imaginative car-wash and city play.
- Hot Wheels owners looking for a compact playset that connects to other sets.
- Gift buyers seeking a car-themed playset with one vehicle included.

## Less suited to

- Buyers seeking a large-scale playset. Customer feedback includes concerns that the set feels very small.
- Buyers expecting a battery-operated or remote-controlled vehicle experience.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback praises the set's appearance, perceived quality, assembly and imaginative play potential, and some describe it as a pleasing addition or gift. A recurring concern is its small size. That matters for buyers expecting a larger track setup. The listed dimensions are 17.5 x 17.5 x 12 centimetres, and the rating distribution is mostly five-star, with a smaller spread of lower ratings.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the appearance and quality.
- Positive themes: Customers report that assembly is easy and the set suits imaginative play.
- Positive themes: Some customers consider it a good gift and addition to a Hot Wheels collection.
- Negative themes: Some customers say the set is very small.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is included?
The listing's manufacturer contents specify one Hot Wheels City Downtown Wash Station Set and one Hot Wheels vehicle.
### Does it need batteries?
The listing says no batteries are required, though its specifications also call the power configuration battery-powered. The described wash action is triggered by spinning the logo sign and cars rolling through.
### Can it connect to other Hot Wheels sets?
Yes. The listing says it connects to other sets, which are sold separately.
### How large is the set?
The listed dimensions are 17.5 x 17.5 x 12 centimetres. Some customer feedback describes the set as very small, so consider the dimensions if play space or scale matters.

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## Images

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