r/autorepair
62k members
r/autorepair is a subreddit with 62k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution 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
Advice Requests
: "whats the least painful auto repair invoice software.. quickbooks double entry is killing me"
6 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Any hotshot car mechanics who can solve my issue? No one else has been able to."
4 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Light “tink” sound from front engine compartment… struggling to recreate it."
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
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
: "Any hotshot car mechanics who can solve my issue? No one else has been able to."
66 posts
#2
General Discussion
: "whats the least painful auto repair invoice software.. quickbooks double entry is killing me"
9 posts
#3
Body and Paint
: "Can I remove this scratch with a polish?"
9 posts
#4
Parts Identification/Help
: "Found this bolt in my driveway"
8 posts
#5
Other
: "Issue with brand new Mazda, need advice navigating situation"
3 posts
#6
Scheduled Maintenance
: "Can the repair shop really tell if I need an alignment just because I drove over some device they have?"
2 posts
#7
Interior
: "My 2014 Nissan Rogue Select just started giving off a weird smell when I start it up. I think it could be gasoline, but the smell goes away after a few seconds. Does anyone know what it could be?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/autorepair
Yearly
+15k members(32.4%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026