r/Autobody
133k members
r/Autobody is a subreddit with 133k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, looking for a, hate, advice, and repair, and they frequently recommend/review sander, power tools, and adhesive remover.
Discussion among Autobody enthusiasts, anyone wanting to become more aware of processes and what it takes to fix automobiles.
If you are here for an Estimate WE DON'T DO ESTIMATES HERE! You will be banned, your post deleted.
Just cause you saw it on Youtube doesn't mean its the right way to do it.
Popular Themes in r/Autobody
#1
Advice Requests
: "Would you accept this?"
16 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Project way harder than I expected! Please help!"
5 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Someone kicked my side view mirror on the day of my holiday departure"
4 posts
Popular Topics in r/Autobody
#1
Looking For
34 posts
#2
Looking For A
19 posts
#3
Hate
18 posts
#4
Advice
17 posts
#5
Repair
12 posts
#6
Worst
12 posts
#7
Paint
11 posts
#8
Fix
10 posts
#9
Shop
10 posts
#10
Rust
7 posts
Products Discussed in r/Autobody
Sander
9 reviews
#1
Hutchins
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Dynabrade
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
Rupes
5.0★ from 1 review
Power Tools
7 reviews
#1
Milwaukee
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Mini Belt Sander
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Electric Ratchet 1/4"
4.0★ from 1 review
Adhesive Remover
6 reviews
#1
3M
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
Astro Pneumatic Eraser Wheel
3.0★ from 1 review
#3
Prep-sol
3.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Autobody
#1
HELP! I have a question.
: "Honda CRV 2022. Wife’s car."
53 posts
#2
Is there a process to repair this?
: "Hole burnt in truck seat"
22 posts
#3
Acceptable quality?
: "Would you accept this?"
9 posts
#4
RUST
: "Will my car develop rust with these scratches?"
6 posts
#5
Project time!
: "Locotmotive built in 1955."
2 posts
#6
Tools
: "Any recommendations for a high quality tram gauge?"
2 posts
#7
Tech Advice
: "Draagarm versleten?"
2 posts
#8
Just rolled into the shop
: "To remove the left headlight on a 2025 Audi Q5 you have to remove the AC lines."
1 post
#9
I'm a fancy painter!
: "Bad paint day"
1 post
Member Growth in r/Autobody
Yearly
+25k members(23.4%)
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Last updated: November 5, 2026