r/askcarguys
291k members
r/askcarguys is a subreddit with 291k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses car, transmission, buying, maintenance, and car buying, and they frequently recommend/review pickup truck, sporty car, and mid size suv.
This is a subreddit for automotive related questions.
Popular Themes in r/askcarguys
#1
Advice Requests
: "What’s the biggest red flag in a used car listing that most beginners completely ignore?"
41 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "What's the worst mistake you've ever made while working on a car?"
8 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Constant Wheel Vibration? HELP!!"
5 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "Once you have good money and a lot of it, how do you even choose what to drive?"
4 posts
Popular Topics in r/askcarguys
#1
Car
: "Which Car looks expensive but is actually affordable?"
235 posts
#2
Transmission
: "Should CVT Transmissions be avoided?"
17 posts
#3
Buying
: "What should I consider when Buying my first car?"
16 posts
#4
Maintenance
: "Take mom’s 2013 Mercedes or buy cheap used car with lower Maintenance costs?"
14 posts
#5
Car Buying
: "What's the most underrated car you've ever driven?"
12 posts
#6
Car Problems
: "What's the most underrated car you've ever driven?"
11 posts
#7
Engine
: "Other than Toyota's 5.7, what in your opinion is the best regarded 8 cylinder Engine built in the last 10 years? Excluding diesels also."
9 posts
#8
Car Maintenance
: "My brake master cylinder just started going soft. Can I drive it for next 2 weeks if I take it easy?"
9 posts
#9
Reliability
: "Reliable old trucks?"
7 posts
#10
Car Models
: "Which 1987 model would you choose?"
7 posts
Products Discussed in r/askcarguys
Pickup Truck
242 reviews
#1
Ford
4.3★ from 66 reviews
#2
Toyota
4.6★ from 34 reviews
#3
Ford F-150
4.6★ from 23 reviews
Sporty Car
68 reviews
#1
Ford
4.7★ from 10 reviews
#2
Volkswagen
4.6★ from 10 reviews
#3
Mazda
4.7★ from 10 reviews
Mid Size Suv
34 reviews
#1
Honda
4.3★ from 7 reviews
#2
Mazda
4.0★ from 6 reviews
#3
Toyota
4.0★ from 5 reviews
Flair Used in r/askcarguys
#1
General Question
: "Which common driving habits shorten a car’s lifespan the most?"
54 posts
#2
General Advice
: "What is the absolute FUNNEST car to drive?"
30 posts
#3
Mechanical
: "What's one car feature everyone praises but you secretly don't care about?"
16 posts
#4
ELI5
: "Why is my Honda dealer trying to buy back my 2019 Civic so aggressively?"
1 post
#5
History
: "Which 1987 model would you choose?"
1 post
#6
Racing
: "Weekend Warrior Suspension?"
1 post
#7
Modification
: "Is amazon a no go?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/askcarguys
Yearly
+71k members(32.0%)
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Last updated: June 20, 2026