r/AutoBodyRepair is a subreddit with 16k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses repair, diy, looking for, tools, and repair estimate.
We're here for when your neighbor backs into your car
Popular Themes in r/AutoBodyRepair
#1
Advice Requests
: "Is this fixable for a newbie?"
46 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "How can I fix this myself?"
27 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Someone hit my car"
11 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Hey everyone, I’m planning to build a DIY mobile prep and welding booth and would love your feedback on the concept!"
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "If anyone in the DFW area has hail damage, dents, or windshield cracks on their cars…We pay your full deductible, pick your car up from you to take to the shop, bring you a rental car to drive within the same hour. your car will be fixed like new. We use the PDR method. Send me a DM if interested!!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/AutoBodyRepair
#1
Repair
: "How would you Repair this as a diy person?"
8 posts
#2
Diy
: "How would you repair this as a Diy person?"
7 posts
#3
Looking For
6 posts
#4
Tools
4 posts
#5
Repair Estimate
3 posts
#6
Dent
: "DIY Advice for fixing this car Dent?"
3 posts
#7
Bumper
: "Hit curb - one side of Bumper hanging loose"
3 posts
#8
Rust
2 posts
#9
Pillar
: "Pillar and roof damage"
2 posts
#10
Roof
: "Pillar and Roof damage"
2 posts
Flair Used in r/AutoBodyRepair
#1
Repair
: "Wavy dent and Scratch on door/fender. Is this fixable DIY?"
17 posts
#2
scratch and dent
: "Is this fixable for a newbie?"
13 posts
#3
ACCIDENT
: "I just spun out and hit a guard rail I’m not expecting perfection but I am trying repair it myself first"
7 posts
#4
RUST
: "Truck Fender"
6 posts
#5
Parts Question
: "Need help"
3 posts
#6
Detailing
: "Ghost lettering from old decal - smooth to the touch, how do I remove it?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/AutoBodyRepair
Yearly
+4k members(31.6%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026