r/automotive
16k members
r/automotive is a subreddit with 16k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses car, looking, auto, new, and parts.
Anything automotive. Questions, help, projects, news, and general talk.
Popular Themes in r/automotive
#1
Advice Requests
: "Trustworthy mechanic Brooklyn/Queens for PPI & reg maintenance?"
8 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Help for the last time: Motorcycle Chain Help"
4 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Why do dealerships want to gouge people?"
2 posts
#4
Opportunities
: "Hiring Auto Technician in Plainfield, IL | $18-40/hr"
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "MotorManage update 1 year later, thanks for the feedback, I’ve kept building"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/automotive
#1
Car
: "Looking for advice on buying my first Car"
10 posts
#2
Looking
9 posts
#3
Auto
: "I’d really like feedback from people who actually buy or sell parts: What is the biggest problem with buying Auto/machine parts online? What would make you trust a new B2B marketplace? Would you prefer fixed prices or request-for-quotation/negotiation? What information should every supplier provide?"
4 posts
#4
New
3 posts
#5
Parts
: "Parts website reliability?"
3 posts
#6
Project
2 posts
#7
Vehicle
: "Looking for advice on buying my first car"
2 posts
#8
Service
: "Should I complain to Service manager?"
2 posts
#9
Feedback
: "MotorManage update 1 year later, thanks for the Feedback, I’ve kept building"
2 posts
#10
Monitor
1 post
Member Growth in r/automotive
Yearly
+7k members(70.7%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026