r/Cartalk is a subreddit with 887k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses car, struggling to start, struggling, battery, and hate, and they frequently recommend/review obd2 scanner, car, and sports cars.
The place to talk about your car
Popular Themes in r/Cartalk
#1
Advice Requests
: "how dangerous is this, plus can i fix it myself? Company car."
18 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "This crack just appeared in my windshield. I’m currently on a trip home with 500 miles left. Can I wait until I get home or do I need to have it replaced on the way?"
6 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "2012 Acura TL showing no signs of life after a bunch of work"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/Cartalk
#1
Car
: "Ant Colony in My Car"
17 posts
#2
Struggling To Start
16 posts
#3
Struggling
9 posts
#4
Battery
7 posts
#5
Hate
5 posts
#6
Hard Time
4 posts
#7
Annoying Noise
4 posts
#8
Starter
4 posts
#9
Tire
: "is that the ring of death on my Tire"
4 posts
#10
Annoying Sound
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/Cartalk
Obd2 Scanner
24 reviews
#1
Autel
3.9★ from 9 reviews
#2
Launch
3.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Xtool
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Car
7 reviews
#1
Volkswagen
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Ford
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Seat
4.0★ from 1 review
Sports Cars
4 reviews
#1
Toyota Supra
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Ford GT350
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Cartalk
#1
Weird Noise
: "Is my belt worn?"
24 posts
#2
Safety Question
: "Found a GPS tracker hidden on suspension parts after catching him on Tesla Sentry… What would you do?"
21 posts
#3
I need help fixing something
: "Subaru - Unknown Leak"
20 posts
#4
Tire question
: "is that the ring of death on my tire"
14 posts
#5
Electrical
: "First headlights now brake lights seem too bright on newer cars. This one physically hurt my eyes to look at."
9 posts
#6
How do I do it?
: "2UZ-FE Timing Belt: Is My Crankshaft Timing Mark Off by 1 Tooth? Need Help"
9 posts
#7
Brakes
: "Moondiscs/Moon caps on petrol wagon"
8 posts
#8
Engine
: "aye dios mio"
8 posts
#9
My Classic Car
: "Car shelter that I can also possibly work in."
6 posts
#10
Redditor's own ride
: "i wrote a eulogy for my car"
6 posts
Member Growth in r/Cartalk
Yearly
+56k members(6.7%)
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Last updated: August 13, 2026