r/automotive
15k members
r/automotive is a subreddit with 15k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses car, parts, looking, car buying, and dealer.
Anything automotive. Questions, help, projects, news, and general talk.
Popular Themes in r/automotive
#1
Advice Requests
: "What is the best manual and fun daily driver with newer tech and is on the easier side to maintain?"
9 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "People ignore the cheapest warning signs until they become the most expensive repair."
7 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Best car suggestions?"
3 posts
#4
Ideas
: "I'm building the ultimate car information website. Would you use it?"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/automotive
#1
Car
: "Has anyone bought rotors that were bad from day one and got worse with use?"
16 posts
#2
Parts
: "I don’t think expensive Parts always mean better"
10 posts
#3
Looking
9 posts
#4
Car Buying
: "What should I consider when buying my first car?"
6 posts
#5
Dealer
4 posts
#6
New
3 posts
#7
Dealership
: "Got a car and 6 days later took it back to the Dealership"
3 posts
#8
Car Parts
: "I don’t think expensive parts always mean better"
3 posts
#9
Maintenance
: "The most underrated car Maintenance habit"
3 posts
#10
Project
2 posts
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Yearly
+6k members(72.0%)
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Last updated: August 9, 2026