r/Cartalk is a subreddit with 898k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses car, struggling to start, battery, annoying noise, and starter, 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
: "advice for nissan versa ‘18"
4 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "How can I fix the CarPlay disconnection issuse?"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/Cartalk
#1
Car
14 posts
#2
Struggling To Start
9 posts
#3
Battery
: "Toyota Tundra Electrical/Battery Issues"
6 posts
#4
Annoying Noise
4 posts
#5
Starter
4 posts
#6
Hard Time
3 posts
#7
Struggling
3 posts
#8
Lights
2 posts
#9
Modern Car Features
2 posts
#10
Brakes
2 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
I need help fixing something
: "Need help on old 350 v8"
17 posts
#2
General Tech
: "What's Your Dream Engine Swap?"
9 posts
#3
Safety Question
: "Is my car safe to drive long distance?"
8 posts
#4
How do I do it?
: "What's the fastest way to clear fogged windows and side mirrors in the morning?"
6 posts
#5
Tire question
: "Wicked Rusty Spare"
5 posts
#6
Engine
: "This car is done for. Comments say it's a PCV valve fix"
4 posts
#7
Shop Talk
: "What's the dumbest misconception you had about cars when you were younger?"
4 posts
#8
Transmission
: "burning clutch smell"
4 posts
#9
Weird Noise
: "Hyundai 1.2 G4LA Sound"
4 posts
#10
Body
: "2012 VW Golf issue: Water filling driver offside and near side passenger doors"
4 posts
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+58k members(6.9%)
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Last updated: November 4, 2026