r/AskAMechanic is a subreddit with 176k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses looking for a solution, struggling, noise, looking for, and annoying, and they frequently recommend/review impact driver, used car, and impact wrench.
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Popular Themes in r/AskAMechanic
#1
Advice Requests
: "Advice on trip to San Diego in car"
4 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "2010 Dodge Ram 1500 VVT Solenoid and Temperature Sensor Repair — Led to repair shop saying the engine needs replacement?"
3 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Autoglass shop broke the windshield wipers on ny 1992 GMC vandura2500, what do I do?"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/AskAMechanic
#1
Looking For A Solution
24 posts
#2
Struggling
19 posts
#3
Noise
: "Noise when braking"
14 posts
#4
Looking For
13 posts
#5
Annoying
11 posts
#6
Hard Time
8 posts
#7
Worst
8 posts
#8
Car
6 posts
#9
Engine Sound
: "2021 Highlander V6 with ~125k miles Engine Sound"
6 posts
#10
Struggling To Start
5 posts
Products Discussed in r/AskAMechanic
Impact Driver
9 reviews
#1
Milwaukee
4.7★ from 6 reviews
#2
Dewalt
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Hercules
4.0★ from 1 review
Used Car
4 reviews
#1
Honda
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Mazda
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Toyota
4.0★ from 1 review
Impact Wrench
3 reviews
#1
Harbor Freight
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
IR
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Ingersoll Rand
4.0★ from 1 review
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Last updated: September 23, 2026