r/mechanic is a subreddit with 122k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses noise, i hate, looking for a mechanic, engine, and mechanic, and they frequently recommend/review multimeter, obd2 scanner, and suv.
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Popular Themes in r/mechanic
#1
Solution Requests
: "2015 ford fusion. Mechanic did this. Please help."
22 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "BOYCOTT JIFFY LUBE! Share & repost. If you want to get a good priced oil change or any work done do not go here. This is ADVICE! former employee. worked under all three companies."
17 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Should I get this fix or get a new one for 5-7Kššš"
5 posts
Popular Topics in r/mechanic
#1
Noise
: "Click Noise turning the steering wheel."
20 posts
#2
I Hate
7 posts
#3
Looking For A Mechanic
6 posts
#4
Engine
: "Why high Idle even after the Engine is warm?"
6 posts
#5
Mechanic
: "Why is it so hard to find Mechanics?"
5 posts
#6
Looking For A Garage
4 posts
#7
Hard Time Starting
4 posts
#8
Brake
: "Is my Brake pedal going too low?"
4 posts
#9
Transmission
: "Is it safe replacing Transmission by yourself ?"
4 posts
#10
Code
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/mechanic
Multimeter
7 reviews
#1
Fluke
5.0ā
from 6 reviews
#2
Innova
4.0ā
from 1 review
Obd2 Scanner
3 reviews
#1
OBDLink
4.0ā
from 1 review
#2
Zurich
4.0ā
from 1 review
#3
Innova
4.0ā
from 1 review
Suv
2 reviews
#1
Honda
4.0ā
from 1 review
#2
Chevrolet Equinox EV
4.0ā
from 1 review
Flair Used in r/mechanic
#1
Question
: "Am I cooked?"
167 posts
#2
General
: "The pen is mightier than the sword"
26 posts
#3
Rant
: "Yeah oops"
7 posts
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Yearly
+25k members(25.1%)
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Last updated: September 8, 2026