r/auto
17k members
r/auto is a subreddit with 17k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses car, auto, engine, help, and repair, and they frequently recommend/review luxury suv, car recommendations, and impact wrench.
/r/auto is a subreddit built to contain all things automotive. We keep a friendly chat going as well as offer advice to questions you may have. And we have an AMA system coming soon!
Popular Themes in r/auto
#1
Solution Requests
: "I need a good work truck. Any recommendations? Looking to spend 5k max."
14 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "broke my battery terminal, looks challenging to fix - how do i fix"
14 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Is this totaled?"
9 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Can Electric Riding Lawn Mowers DRIFT? Let’s find out!!!"
4 posts
#5
News
: "Big Update for Car Enthusiasts: Realtime OBD2 Analytics Like Engine Load & Throttle on iOS & CarPlay- Plus Post-Trip Analysis"
4 posts
#6
Money Talk
: "Is this bill overwritten or covering more than the damage I caused."
3 posts
#7
Self-Promotion
: "Etched a universal rear view mirror this time!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/auto
#1
Car
: "What does this means? Is it too bad drive the Car?"
129 posts
#2
Auto
: "Inside an Automotive Upholstery School: Steering Wheel Wrap Demo"
28 posts
#3
Engine
: "Engine oil level"
19 posts
#4
Help
: "Help what is this sound 2014 Chevy Sonic"
15 posts
#5
Repair
: "Scratch Repair? (Audi q5)"
12 posts
#6
Noise
: "car making weird Noise"
12 posts
#7
Car Shipping
: "Pin on Open Car Shipping"
10 posts
#8
Problem
: "So what’s wrong with my car"
8 posts
#9
Battery
: "broke my Battery terminal, looks challenging to fix - how do i fix"
8 posts
#10
Looking For
7 posts
Products Discussed in r/auto
Luxury Suv
3 reviews
#1
Lexus
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Cadillac
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
BMW
5.0★ from 1 review
Car Recommendations
2 reviews
#1
Toyota Prius
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Toyota Corolla
5.0★ from 1 review
Impact Wrench
1 review
#1
Harbor Freight
5.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/auto
Yearly
+3k members(18.1%)
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Last updated: June 15, 2026