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“need to be washed”, “need washing”, or “need washed”? [duplicate]

The car needs to be washed. The car needs washing. The car needs washed. What's the subtle differences between them?
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What’s the difference between “come recommended” and “be recommended”?

… But their main business is in parts and refurbishing, and the old man, Deforges, doesn’t like to sell a used piano to someone who hasn’t come recommended. He says it’s more trouble than it’s ...