r/autorepair
63k members
r/autorepair is a subreddit with 63k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, cost, repair, brake, and damage, 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
: "Should I use shops recommended by my insurance or on my own?"
5 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Car taking longer to warm up, possible thermostat issue?"
3 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Pay the repair cost or is it time to pull the plug?"
3 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "I bought a 2013 Jetta Manual 2.0L Comfortline (75k km) for $11,000 CAD this June, but the clutch just burnt out and Mr. Transmission quoted $2,300 CAD to fix it; should I repair and keep it or repair and sell it?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/autorepair
#1
Looking For
17 posts
#2
Cost
: "2017 Camry in SoCal with 175k miles needs all control arms, shocks, struts. Any idea what this would Cost?"
5 posts
#3
Repair
: "I spent $1,400 on a Repair that $30 of oil could've prevented"
4 posts
#4
Brake
: "Brake pads and rotors"
3 posts
#5
Damage
: "Interior Damage after Tint"
3 posts
#6
Transmission
2 posts
#7
Brake Pad
: "Brake Pads and rotors"
2 posts
#8
Control Arm
: "2017 Camry in SoCal with 175k miles needs all Control Arms, shocks, struts. Any idea what this would cost?"
2 posts
#9
Strut
: "2017 Camry in SoCal with 175k miles needs all control arms, shocks, Struts. Any idea what this would cost?"
2 posts
#10
Oil
: "I spent $1,400 on a repair that $30 of Oil could've prevented"
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
: "I spent $1,400 on a repair that $30 of oil could've prevented"
56 posts
#2
Body and Paint
: "Is this normal? Or am I being picky?"
13 posts
#3
Equipment, Tools and Safety
: "Interior Damage after Tint"
7 posts
#4
Other
: "Engine coil resistor stuck in spark plug well"
5 posts
#5
General Discussion
: "Pay the repair cost or is it time to pull the plug?"
5 posts
#6
Invoice Questions
: "Is this overpriced?"
5 posts
#7
Interior
: "Automotive Adhesive that is Safe for Foam"
3 posts
#8
Parts Identification/Help
: "$17k for a new block at Ford"
2 posts
#9
Scheduled Maintenance
: "Brake pads and rotors"
1 post
Member Growth in r/autorepair
Yearly
+15k members(32.1%)
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Last updated: October 28, 2026