r/AskAShittyMechanic
181k members
r/AskAShittyMechanic is a subreddit with 181k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses car, annoying, struggling, hate, and worst.
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
: "Local glass shop refusing windshield warranty for stone chips…DIY repair?"
17 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "I filled the blinkerfluid and it still wont start. Can someone help me out with finding the issue?"
10 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Subaru Outback 2010 leaking oil. How bad is it?"
6 posts
Popular Topics in r/AskAShittyMechanic
#1
Car
: "Why is my Car vaping"
74 posts
#2
Annoying
11 posts
#3
Struggling
5 posts
#4
Hate
5 posts
#5
Worst
5 posts
#6
Car Maintenance
4 posts
#7
Tires
: "The wheels on my truck are too big. What are some good brands of Tires for my vehicle to fix the problem?"
3 posts
#8
Lights
3 posts
#9
Car Problems
3 posts
#10
Car Restoration
3 posts
Flair Used in r/AskAShittyMechanic
#1
💩 answers only
: "Car wont start any advice?"
39 posts
#2
Serious question?
: "Tips for Miata engine swap"
15 posts
#3
Asking for a friend (X-post)
: "Pulling dents... Quick and easy DIY hack."
9 posts
Member Growth in r/AskAShittyMechanic
Yearly
+40k members(28.8%)
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Last updated: August 11, 2026