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, repair, car, ac, and repair shop, 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
: "Kia Sorento 2017 2.4L Theta II Engine Concern"
12 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."
9 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "Mechanic screwed up estimate, am i responsible for the huge difference $?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/autorepair
#1
Looking For
18 posts
#2
Repair
: "Should I pay a mobile mechanic or go to a regular auto Repair garage?"
8 posts
#3
Car
7 posts
#4
Ac
: "Ac trouble. Am I cooked?"
7 posts
#5
Repair Shop
5 posts
#6
Advice
4 posts
#7
Damage Repair
: "Rotten rockers"
4 posts
#8
Transmission
3 posts
#9
Check Engine Light
3 posts
#10
Engine Sound
3 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?"
114 posts
#2
Body and Paint
: "What is this hole in my husbands truck?"
39 posts
#3
Other
: "2008 Toyota Tacoma Repair"
12 posts
#4
General Discussion
: "How many lottery tickets do I buy"
12 posts
#5
Parts Identification/Help
: "I was doing oil change on my brother’s 2010 Escalade and this came out."
11 posts
#6
Invoice Questions
: "I feel like lost deals are one of the hardest things to diagnose."
4 posts
#7
Interior
: "How to fix 2019 Kia optima wiper lever?"
4 posts
#8
Scheduled Maintenance
: "Would you replace this cabin and engine filter?"
2 posts
#9
Equipment, Tools and Safety
: "Manual transmission repair/replacement"
1 post
Member Growth in r/autorepair
Yearly
+15k members(34.8%)
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Last updated: August 6, 2026