r/autorepair
61k members
r/autorepair is a subreddit with 61k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses looking for, car, transmission, paint scratch, and sound, 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
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
Car
10 posts
#3
Transmission
5 posts
#4
Paint Scratch
3 posts
#5
Sound
2 posts
#6
Brake
2 posts
#7
Radiator
1 post
#8
Annoying
1 post
#9
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(32.8%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026