r/AskMechanics is a subreddit with 463k members. The community frequently discusses car, looking for, worst, engine, and noise, and they frequently recommend/review windshield wipers, obd2 scanner, and scanner, and the most common flair used is question (serious replies only) and discussion.
Popular Topics in r/AskMechanics
#1
Car
61 posts
#2
Looking For
22 posts
#3
Worst
13 posts
#4
Engine
11 posts
#5
Noise
9 posts
#6
Looking For A Part
6 posts
#7
Tools
5 posts
#8
Sound
5 posts
#9
Starting
5 posts
#10
Starting Issue
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/AskMechanics
Windshield Wipers
20 reviews
#1
Bosch
4.4★ from 11 reviews
#2
Rain-X
4.8★ from 4 reviews
#3
Valeo
5.0★ from 1 review
Obd2 Scanner
17 reviews
#1
BlueDriver
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
ANCEL
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Elm327
4.0★ from 1 review
Scanner
9 reviews
#1
Autel
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Car Scanner
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Forscan
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/AskMechanics
#1
Question (Serious Replies Only)
: "Audi S5 2019, engine noise started today. Any ideas ? People say it’s just the fuel injectors, others say rocket arm failure. About to hit 40k miles"
93 posts
#2
Discussion
: "Serpentine belts vs Old School. 🤔 🧐"
7 posts
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Last updated: October 12, 2026