r/autorepair
63k members
r/autorepair is a subreddit with 63k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, transmission, radiator, annoying, and struggling with, and they frequently recommend/review obd2 scanner.
Ask questions about auto repair, auto maintenance and seek advice on just about anything automotive.
Popular Themes in r/autorepair
#1
Solution Requests
: "Suggestions on cleaning up headlights"
18 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Advise"
16 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Am I being ripped off? My car is only 3 years old."
12 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "How much do you think"
2 posts
#5
Opportunities
: "Suspension repair comparison - Toyota vs Pep Boys - is Pep Boys reliable? They don’t use OEM parts but they said their have a lifetime guarantee. ALSO they use a combo control arm / ball joint. Just got estimates. Details below. 2017 Camry SE with 177k miles. SoCal."
1 post
#6
Self-Promotion
: "Car workshop management services by Autoshop Technologies"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/autorepair
#1
Looking For
17 posts
#2
Transmission
2 posts
#3
Radiator
1 post
#4
Annoying
1 post
#5
Struggling With
1 post
#6
Worst
1 post
Products Discussed in r/autorepair
Obd2 Scanner
5 reviews
#1
BAFX
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
OBDLink
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Cheap OBD2 Scanner
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/autorepair
#1
Diagnosing/Repair
: "Damaged door lock"
48 posts
#2
Body and Paint
: "Am I being ripped off? My car is only 3 years old."
15 posts
#3
General Discussion
: "Have no clue what this means?"
13 posts
#4
Invoice Questions
: "declined ball joints twice. how are you all proving you told him"
8 posts
#5
Interior
: "I laughed at this"
5 posts
#6
Other
: "Is the bit about replacing timing belt for warranty to not void normal when buying used engines?"
5 posts
#7
Parts Identification/Help
: "Debris flying out of AC vents + mysterious object in the air filter housing?"
4 posts
#8
Scheduled Maintenance
: "4 hrs, 3 busted knuckles, 1 broken ratchet and 1 Hail Mary.. a.k.a first time ever replacing `98 Impreza ball joint. I framed that sucker!"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/autorepair
Yearly
+15k members(32.2%)
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Last updated: November 5, 2026