r/askcarguys

Community Overview

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 306K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 6th largest community in the Cars topic page.

Roughly 73K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Car, Worst, and Maintenance. Product recommendations often mention car, tire, and suv.

On Reddit
306K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +73K members
Growth: +31.3% / 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: 52K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 5K members
  • Aug: 5K members
  • Sep: 5K members

Topics

  • Car
    27 posts in the past month
    #1
    Car
    27
  • Worst
    7 posts in the past month
    #2
    Worst
    7
  • Maintenance
    5 posts in the past month
    #3
    Maintenance
    5
  • Struggling
    4 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    4
  • Transmission
    4 posts in the past month
    #5
    Transmission
    4

Flair

  • General Question
    14 posts in the past month
    1. How do I dispose of SUV that doesn’t have airbags?
    2. What kind of car is this?
    3. What's a fun, fuel efficiency sports car?
    #1
    General Question
    How do I dispose of SUV that doesn’t have airbags? · What kind of car is this? · What's a fun, fuel efficiency sports car?
    14
  • General Advice
    11 posts in the past month
    1. How to go about used car shopping (NE OHIO)?
    2. Montana Registration?
    3. Ambient Light Warranty Break
    #2
    General Advice
    How to go about used car shopping (NE OHIO)? · Montana Registration? · Ambient Light Warranty Break
    11
  • Mechanical
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Car sitting for years, what should I do?
    2. Can a faulty AWD coupling cause rear diff issue?
    3. What would you recommend for cleaning the Diesel Particulate Filter ? Renault Megane 4 2016 1.5 dci
    #3
    Mechanical
    Car sitting for years, what should I do? · Can a faulty AWD coupling cause rear diff issue? · What would you recommend for cleaning the Diesel Particulate Filter ? Renault Megane 4 2016 1.5 dci
    10
  • Detailing
    1 post in the past month
    1. Stained vinyl/leather seats?
    #4
    Detailing
    Stained vinyl/leather seats?
    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

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 306K 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?
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