r/askcarguys

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About r/askcarguys

This is a subreddit for automotive related questions.

The community at a glance

r/askcarguys is a Subreddit for Car Enthusiasts with roughly 293K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #6 in the Cars communities list.

Roughly 71K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Car, Struggling, and Worst. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention car, tire, and suv.

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +71K members
Growth: +32.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2017: 423 members
  • 2018: 1K members
  • 2019: 3K members
  • 2020: 4K members
  • 2021: 98K members
  • 2022: 38K members
  • 2024: 51K members
  • 2025: 56K members
  • 2026: 38K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 4K members
  • Sep: 4K members
  • Oct: 5K members
  • Nov: 8K members
  • Dec: 9K members
  • Jan: 7K members
  • Feb: 5K members
  • Mar: 7K members
  • Apr: 6K members
  • May: 6K members
  • Jun: 5K members
  • Jul: 602 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Reliable Cars to Buy?
    2. What would you do?
    3. What would you do with this car?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Reliable Cars to Buy? · What would you do? · What would you do with this car?
    15
  • Solution Requests
    8 posts in the past month
    1. how to get cigarette smell out?
    2. 2015 BMW 320i- fix it or sell and take on a car payment?
    3. What detail am I missing to fix my ac?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    how to get cigarette smell out? · 2015 BMW 320i- fix it or sell and take on a car payment? · What detail am I missing to fix my ac?
    8
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. What cars do dumb, poor folks usually buy new?
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    What cars do dumb, poor folks usually buy new?
    1

Topics

  • Car
    57 posts in the past month
    #1
    Car
    57
  • Struggling
    10 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    10
  • Worst
    5 posts in the past month
    #3
    Worst
    5
  • Transmission
    4 posts in the past month
    #4
    Transmission
    4
  • Car Ownership
    4 posts in the past month
    #5
    Car Ownership
    4

Flair

  • General Question
    49 posts in the past month
    1. What’s something people do to cars that feels personally offensive?
    2. My boyfriend got himself an m4. I dont know what to gift him?
    3. What would the last car of your life be?
    #1
    General Question
    What’s something people do to cars that feels personally offensive? · My boyfriend got himself an m4. I dont know what to gift him? · What would the last car of your life be?
    49
  • Mechanical
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Got my first car what should I do?
    2. Car is jerking/shaking when stopped?
    3. Opel Adam 2013: Warning lights on for about 5 seconds after engine start normal?
    #2
    Mechanical
    Got my first car what should I do? · Car is jerking/shaking when stopped? · Opel Adam 2013: Warning lights on for about 5 seconds after engine start normal?
    21
  • General Advice
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Why do car people get so attached to a car???
    2. how to get cigarette smell out?
    3. Can I drive one mile on 8 PSI?
    #3
    General Advice
    Why do car people get so attached to a car??? · how to get cigarette smell out? · Can I drive one mile on 8 PSI?
    17
  • Answered
    1 post in the past month
    1. I've seen expensive cars and cheap cars suffer from the same problem?
    #4
    Answered
    I've seen expensive cars and cheap cars suffer from the same problem?
    1
  • Racing
    1 post in the past month
    1. Manley connecting rod ARP specs?
    #5
    Racing
    Manley connecting rod ARP specs?
    1

Product recommendations

  • car
    37 posts in the past month
    1. Best car under 25k?
    2. Best used car?
    3. Best Car to Modify/Tune?
    #1
    car
    Best car under 25k? · Best used car? · Best Car to Modify/Tune?
    37
  • tire
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Best tire brands?
    2. Best budget tire?
    3. Best way to maximize tire longevity?
    #2
    tire
    Best tire brands? · Best budget tire? · Best way to maximize tire longevity?
    8
  • suv
    8 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best SUV with AWD and plenty of leg room in the back seats? Between $10,000 - $15,000 Canadian?
    2. How should I go about getting replacement parts to fix the hail damage on my Chevy Sonic? What's the best/most reliable website? Should I get Aftermarket? CAPA? OEM?
    3. Best Way to Get SUV from NJ to OR?
    #3
    suv
    What is the best SUV with AWD and plenty of leg room in the back seats? Between $10,000 - $15,000 Canadian? · How should I go about getting replacement parts to fix the hail damage on my Chevy Sonic? What's the best/most reliable website? Should I get Aftermarket? CAPA? OEM? · Best Way to Get SUV from NJ to OR?
    8
  • truck
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Best truck for towing a camper?
    2. Best reliable, car/truck under $30,000ish
    3. Best Midsize Truck?
    #4
    truck
    Best truck for towing a camper? · Best reliable, car/truck under $30,000ish · Best Midsize Truck?
    6
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/askcarguys for?
Best for Car Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/askcarguys free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/askcarguys have?
Roughly 293K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/askcarguys on?
r/askcarguys runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/askcarguys cover?
On the Hive Index, r/askcarguys is organized under Car Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/askcarguys?
You can join r/askcarguys by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Cars communities like?
Communities for car enthusiasts covering everything from JDM imports to sim racing and electric vehicles. Discord hosts large servers for general car culture and model-specific groups, while Facebook and Reddit round out the mix with general car talk, brand-specific communities, and buying advice.
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