r/autorepair

58k members
r/autorepair is a subreddit with 58k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses car, repair, noise, engine, and looking for, 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
: "Is DIY head gasket repair possible with no prior mechanical knowledge?"
20 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "I need help, I can only afford to do it myself,"
12 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Dealership won't fix recall on car if it has cosmetic damages"
3 posts

Popular Topics in r/autorepair

#1

Car

: "Car runs hot when ac is on, but only when extremely hot outside"
94 posts
#2

Repair

: "Car broken into, window frame bent out of shape. Do I need this Repaired?"
76 posts
#3

Noise

: "Thumping Noise coming from the rear, 07 Toyota Camry"
19 posts
#4

Engine

: "Would you replace this cabin and Engine filter?"
19 posts
#5

Looking For

18 posts
#6

Advice

: "Thoughts? Advice please"
17 posts
#7

Fix

: "Is this a easy Fix?"
15 posts
#8

Fixing

: "lighter quikjack alternatives"
14 posts
#9

Annoying

11 posts
#10

Struggling

10 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
: "Mirror got clipped driving across country."
112 posts
#2
Body and Paint
: "What is this hole in my husbands truck?"
32 posts
#3
General Discussion
: "Mechanic Dropped Truck"
13 posts
#4
Parts Identification/Help
: "I was doing oil change on my brother’s 2010 Escalade and this came out."
12 posts
#5
Other
: "Cleaning braided ground strap- Q about tags/tape"
9 posts
#6
Invoice Questions
: "Owed pay for completed work"
4 posts
#7
Equipment, Tools and Safety
: "Brake Pad Conundrum"
4 posts
#8
Scheduled Maintenance
: "Would you replace this cabin and engine filter?"
2 posts
#9
Interior
: "A/C been wonky on my 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport. Got repair quote for $4400 from dealer. Does this seem right? Is this too high?"
2 posts

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Yearly
+16k members(37.3%)

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Last updated: June 30, 2026