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, automotive, parts, and new.
Anything automotive. Questions, help, projects, news, and general talk.
Popular Themes in r/automotive
#1
Advice Requests
: "I got my first car this year but need advice on what to do next"
7 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Help! Service Recommendations"
4 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Am I being unreasonable for pushing back on paying $600+ for another alternator after two replacements failed?"
2 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "Welcome to the monthly spot for creators, shop owners, and service providers to show off what they’re building!"
2 posts
#5
Opportunities
: "Trying to get a job in the automotive industry at 18"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/automotive
#1
Car
: "Want the right parts for your Car? Look no further, we’ve got you covered."
19 posts
#2
Looking
9 posts
#3
Automotive
: "Feeling stuck as an Automotive technician"
7 posts
#4
Parts
: "Partsgeek Delivery"
4 posts
#5
New
3 posts
#6
Project
2 posts
#7
Ac Compressor
: "Inside an A/C Compressor Rebuild: Cleaning, New Bearings & Fresh Oil (Video)"
2 posts
#8
Inner Rim
: "Crack in the Inner Rim of the wheel: is this a warranty event?"
2 posts
#9
No Compression
: "No Compression"
2 posts
#10
Car Parts
: "Want the right parts for your car? Look no further, we’ve got you covered."
2 posts
Member Growth in r/automotive
Yearly
+7k members(71.9%)
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Last updated: September 12, 2026