r/AskAShittyMechanic
174k members
r/AskAShittyMechanic is a subreddit with 174k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses car, engine, tire, mechanic, and noise.
Looking for shitty automotive advice? Are you a shitty mechanic? Then this is the place for you! If you want serious advice, I'd recommend posting in /r/AskAMechanic
Popular Themes in r/AskAShittyMechanic
#1
Advice Requests
: "Any quick fixes? Got to go 125km home today and another 80km tmmrw."
13 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Woodpecker Damage: how to fix?"
10 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "The shop wants $500 to install new shoes on my car. Am I getting scammed?"
3 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "My Service advisor showed me how the divorce discount works, should I take it as part of my oil change?"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/AskAShittyMechanic
#1
Car
: "Bird poop ruined my Car!!"
50 posts
#2
Engine
: "Why is Metallica using 2-Stroke Engines?"
29 posts
#3
Tire
: "I found this screw in my flat Tire. Is it Israel's fault?"
27 posts
#4
Mechanic
: "SHITTY Mechanic FAILS😎"
25 posts
#5
Noise
: "Nitrous is making a popping sound."
18 posts
#6
Car Repair
: "Unleashing the ponies."
18 posts
#7
Oil
: "Is there a scientifically-proven way to find out which car on the parking lot leaked this Oil puddle? Like, by scent or something"
18 posts
#8
Repair
: "Woodpecker Damage: how to fix?"
16 posts
#9
Brakes
: "Outside tire seems a little bald. Can I drive home?"
10 posts
#10
Vehicle
: "how can i protect my leaf springs from rust? would fluid film suffice?"
9 posts
Flair Used in r/AskAShittyMechanic
#1
💩 answers only
: "My Service advisor showed me how the divorce discount works, should I take it as part of my oil change?"
7 posts
#2
Serious question?
: "Help: Can't fill up tyres to a 100%"
6 posts
#3
Asking for a friend (X-post)
: "Is $1.99 a rip off for an oil change? My wife's boyfriend recommended this shop"
1 post
Member Growth in r/AskAShittyMechanic
Yearly
+40k members(30.2%)
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Last updated: June 15, 2026