r/AskMechanics is a subreddit with 445k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses car, looking for, struggling, noise, and engine, and they frequently recommend/review windshield wipers, obd2 scanner, and scanner.
Popular Themes in r/AskMechanics
#1
Solution Requests
: "Best way to remove an over-torqued/stripped lug nut with limited tools/money."
19 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Emissions and Cylinder 3 codes popped up. Anyone know any next steps?"
8 posts
Popular Topics in r/AskMechanics
#1
Car
41 posts
#2
Looking For
25 posts
#3
Struggling
9 posts
#4
Noise
9 posts
#5
Engine
8 posts
#6
Looking For A Part
6 posts
#7
Starting
5 posts
#8
Starting Issue
4 posts
#9
Looking For A
3 posts
#10
Looking For A Mechanic
3 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
: "Snapped captive nut inside chassis after subframe replacement—Am I right that the shop hid this?"
105 posts
#2
Question (Serious Replies Only)
: "2014 Chevy Spark LT 152,542 Miles Automatic CVT"
80 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Forbidden chocolate milk in Dodge Charger coolant reservoir. HELP"
11 posts
#4
Question (Serious Answers Only)
: "dashboard only lights up when braking"
2 posts
#5
Humor
: "Oil looking bad"
1 post
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Last updated: July 21, 2026