r/cars is a subreddit with 7.4M members. The most common kinds of discussions are news and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, looking, car, new, and part, and they frequently recommend/review minimalist shoes, radar detectors, and tool brand.
r/Cars is the largest automotive enthusiast community on the Internet. We're Reddit's central hub for vehicle-related discussion, industry news, reviews, projects, DIY guides, advice, stories, and more.
Popular Themes in r/cars
#1
News
: "U.S. Lawmakers report Mercedes-Benz must be exempt from upcoming vehicle ban to move forward; Aston Martin remains under threat"
9 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Modern retrofit infotainment system for 911, Boxster & Cayman. 2009-2016 models."
1 post
#3
Advice Requests
: "Top 10 Things to Know Before Buying a Used EV in Dubai (2026 Buyer’s Guide)"
1 post
#4
Money Talk
: "These 9 Hybrids Finance Cheaper Than Their Gas Twin"
1 post
#5
Opportunities
: "Stellantis CEO: ‘Huge Opportunity’ For Cheap Affordable Cars Under $40,000"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/cars
#1
Looking For
64 posts
#2
Looking
63 posts
#3
Car
57 posts
#4
New
20 posts
#5
Part
7 posts
#6
Frustrating
6 posts
#7
Cars
: "early 2000’s book about Cars from the Scholastic book fair"
6 posts
#8
Ev
5 posts
#9
Mount
4 posts
#10
Engine
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/cars
Minimalist Shoes
73 reviews
#1
Puma
4.0★ from 11 reviews
#2
Xero
4.4★ from 11 reviews
#3
Vans
4.7★ from 3 reviews
Radar Detectors
53 reviews
#1
Escort
4.4★ from 28 reviews
#2
Valentine
4.6★ from 12 reviews
#3
Uniden
4.7★ from 9 reviews
Tool Brand
29 reviews
#1
Snap-on
4.9★ from 8 reviews
#2
Kobalt
4.2★ from 5 reviews
#3
Harbor Freight
4.3★ from 4 reviews
Flair Used in r/cars
#1
video
: "The channel Throtl creates a Honda Prelude Type R by swapping out its engine and trans for those of the FL5 Type R"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/cars
Yearly
+72k members(1.0%)
Similar Subreddits to r/cars
r/askcarguys
308k members
31.0% / yr
r/automotive
16k members
70.7% / yr
r/brantford
17k members
24.3% / yr
r/BurlingtonON
45k members
29.8% / yr
r/Louisiana
116k members
10.4% / yr
r/mississauga
87k members
10.4% / yr
r/ottawa
389k members
9.9% / yr
r/phoenix
380k members
11.0% / yr
r/RioGrandeValley
78k members
16.1% / yr
r/vandwellers
3.0M members
1.0% / yr
About
GummySearch helps people research Reddit communities by organizing activity, growth, themes, and post-level signals into one place.
This page gives a focused view of r/cars, including current member size, discussion patterns, product reviews, and related communities to explore.
This data is synced periodically so insights stay current and useful for ongoing research.
Last updated: October 5, 2026