r/autorepair
60k members
r/autorepair is a subreddit with 60k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, car, ac, repair shop, and repair, 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
: "Should I replace this filter?"
16 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "2008 Jeep Patriot 2.4 l front wheel drive - Shop says the entire rear end needs to be replaced. Looking for opinions based on photos."
8 posts
#3
Opportunities
: "What would you do with a 2013 Camry SE with 250k miles? Repair it or move on?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/autorepair
#1
Looking For
18 posts
#2
Car
7 posts
#3
Ac
: "Why is my A/C cold while driving but warm at stoplights?"
6 posts
#4
Repair Shop
: "How do you know if an auto Repair Shop is actually honest?"
5 posts
#5
Repair
: "How do you know if an auto Repair shop is actually honest?"
5 posts
#6
Advice
4 posts
#7
Damage Repair
: "Rotten rockers"
4 posts
#8
Check Engine Light
: "The Biggest Misconception About the Check Engine Light 🚗"
3 posts
#9
Engine Sound
3 posts
#10
Transmission
2 posts
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
: "Small metal pieces in oil?"
118 posts
#2
Body and Paint
: "Ford Ranger - Is this rust bad?"
30 posts
#3
General Discussion
: "Should I replace this filter?"
17 posts
#4
Other
: "Jeep is telling Customers to Drive Failed PTU riddled car to avoid Liability"
15 posts
#5
Parts Identification/Help
: "2018 Toyota 4Runner brake rotor size"
7 posts
#6
Interior
: "Smells bad"
5 posts
#7
Invoice Questions
: "Am I getting played?"
4 posts
#8
Scheduled Maintenance
: "Will this Brake Fluid Flush method work?"
1 post
#9
Equipment, Tools and Safety
: "What do you recommend for a mobile mechanic a 3ton aluminum jack vs steel 32kg vs 42kg what’s the better option"
1 post
Member Growth in r/autorepair
Yearly
+15k members(34.8%)
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Last updated: August 13, 2026