r/AskAShittyMechanic
182k members
r/AskAShittyMechanic is a subreddit with 182k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses annoying, worst, oil, struggling, and lights.
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
: "Best way to change a tire?"
13 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "just bought my first project for $5000. what do i need to do to get her running again?"
9 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Why do mechanics act like replacing parts is a skill?"
5 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "Just got discharged from bankruptcy — thinking about financing a $2,250 Snap-on box"
2 posts
#5
Opportunities
: "Can we make this more efficient?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/AskAShittyMechanic
#1
Annoying
11 posts
#2
Worst
8 posts
#3
Oil
: "Customer said engine was ticking so I put ATF in the Oil. Did I fix it?"
7 posts
#4
Struggling
: "Guys should I cut a bit off so it fits I'm really Struggling here"
6 posts
#5
Lights
: "ABS and TPS Lights are on, and I can’t seem to get it out of 4 wheel drive."
6 posts
#6
Engine
: "Customer said Engine was ticking so I put ATF in the oil. Did I fix it?"
6 posts
#7
Hate
5 posts
#8
Car Maintenance
4 posts
#9
Tires
: "Can I just get some freakin air in my Tires"
3 posts
#10
Car
3 posts
Flair Used in r/AskAShittyMechanic
#1
💩 answers only
: "What Skoda is this??? Never seen this model."
20 posts
#2
Serious question?
: "Truck considered totaled? Why are Fords so terrible!?!?"
12 posts
#3
Asking for a friend (X-post)
: "Poor guy his engine builder is a difficult person.."
10 posts
Member Growth in r/AskAShittyMechanic
Yearly
+40k members(28.1%)
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Last updated: September 3, 2026