r/Cartalk is a subreddit with 890k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses struggling to start, car, hate, hard time, and annoying noise, and they frequently recommend/review obd2 scanner, car, and sports cars.
The place to talk about your car
Popular Themes in r/Cartalk
#1
Solution Requests
: "Anyone know the best way of getting this scuff off my car?"
4 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Car got keyed, any advice on how to proceed?"
3 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "Am i being overcharged?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Cartalk
#1
Struggling To Start
16 posts
#2
Car
13 posts
#3
Hate
5 posts
#4
Hard Time
4 posts
#5
Annoying Noise
4 posts
#6
Battery
4 posts
#7
Starter
4 posts
#8
Annoying Sound
3 posts
#9
Tired Of
3 posts
#10
Struggling
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
Safety Question
: "Im a new car driver and i need help with outside moisture"
19 posts
#2
I need help fixing something
: "What's going on with my windshield?"
18 posts
#3
Weird Noise
: "Help with my 02 Subaru!"
14 posts
#4
General Tech
: "What vehicle would you trust to make it to 400K miles?"
12 posts
#5
Body
: "Which taillights do you like on the Nissan 240sx?"
12 posts
#6
Engine
: "Golf 6 1.4 TSI 122hp CAXA EA111 - Does this sound normal for this engine on idle when fully warmed up?"
11 posts
#7
My Classic Car
: "Car Brands I feel that are Dying in North America"
10 posts
#8
Tire question
: "yo wth"
10 posts
#9
How do I do it?
: "Common mistakes to avoid when cleaning your car??"
10 posts
#10
DIY body damage help
: "How to remove the rust and repaint my tow hitch without removing it?"
9 posts
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+57k members(6.8%)
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Last updated: September 2, 2026