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 311K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 6th largest community in the Cars topic page.

Roughly 72K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Car, Worst Car, and Struggling Car. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention car, tire, and suv.

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311K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +72K members
Growth: +30.1% / 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: 57K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 9K members
  • Jan: 7K members
  • Feb: 5K members
  • Mar: 7K members
  • Apr: 6K members
  • May: 6K members
  • Jun: 5K members
  • Jul: 5K members
  • Aug: 5K members
  • Sep: 5K members
  • Oct: 4K members
  • Nov: 1K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    9 posts in the past month
    1. My car was towed three months ago and I don't want it. What should I do?
    2. car enthusiasts, i need your wisdom. where do i start?
    3. What truck should I get for a budget of 30k-35k?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    My car was towed three months ago and I don't want it. What should I do? · car enthusiasts, i need your wisdom. where do i start? · What truck should I get for a budget of 30k-35k?
    9
  • Solution Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. I bought a 2010 Mazda 3 two days ago and it’s starting to have problems. 152k miles, manual. What can I do?
    2. I am restoring my 2000 dodge ram 1500 quad cab sound system. What are good good affordable specs?
    3. Best remote start(s) that won't break my bank account?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    I bought a 2010 Mazda 3 two days ago and it’s starting to have problems. 152k miles, manual. What can I do? · I am restoring my 2000 dodge ram 1500 quad cab sound system. What are good good affordable specs? · Best remote start(s) that won't break my bank account?
    3

Topics

  • Car
    29 posts in the past month
    #1
    Car
    29
  • Worst Car
    4 posts in the past month
    #2
    Worst Car
    4
  • Struggling Car
    3 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling Car
    3
  • Looking For
    3 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking For
    3
  • Maintenance
    2 posts in the past month
    #5
    Maintenance
    2

Flair

  • General Question
    17 posts in the past month
    1. RWD in Sweden?
    2. What can cause the oil pressure light to flicker while braking and being at a complete stop, but go away when driving normally?
    3. Veteran car guys has the term “rice” always been used as an insult?
    #1
    General Question
    RWD in Sweden? · What can cause the oil pressure light to flicker while braking and being at a complete stop, but go away when driving normally? · Veteran car guys has the term “rice” always been used as an insult?
    17
  • General Advice
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Dealership in the wrong?
    2. What truck should I get for a budget of 30k-35k?
    3. Found a rebuilt but don’t know if it’s worth it?
    #2
    General Advice
    Dealership in the wrong? · What truck should I get for a budget of 30k-35k? · Found a rebuilt but don’t know if it’s worth it?
    13
  • Mechanical
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Glitter in oil filter ?
    2. 1.5 DCI Laguna motor shaking too much ?
    3. 4 mechanics stumped- what's causing my car to make strange noises?
    #3
    Mechanical
    Glitter in oil filter ? · 1.5 DCI Laguna motor shaking too much ? · 4 mechanics stumped- what's causing my car to make strange noises?
    4
  • Detailing
    2 posts in the past month
    1. is it possible to hand paint steel wheels without removing them?
    2. How much to remove xpel ppf after 3 years?
    #4
    Detailing
    is it possible to hand paint steel wheels without removing them? · How much to remove xpel ppf after 3 years?
    2
  • Modification
    1 post in the past month
    1. Super strict budget build?
    #5
    Modification
    Super strict budget build?
    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 311K 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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