r/askcarguys

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This is a subreddit for automotive related questions.

The community at a glance

r/askcarguys is a Subreddit for Car Enthusiasts with roughly 299K 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, Used Car, and Car Parts. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention car, tire, and suv.

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Yearly: +72K members
Growth: +31.9% / 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: 45K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 5K members
  • Aug: 2K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Why there’s no wide but small diameter rims?
    2. What are some of the most reliable car models/years from unreliable car brands?
    3. I’m scared to get a car but I really need one, which one should I get?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Why there’s no wide but small diameter rims? · What are some of the most reliable car models/years from unreliable car brands? · I’m scared to get a car but I really need one, which one should I get?
    16
  • Solution Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What’s the smartest way to use a paid-off 2016 Lancer to get into a better car?
    2. Are there any useful OBD2 live diagnostics for high mileage cars?
    3. I need help ? with my Opel Corsa 2021 1.5 diesel
    #2
    Solution Requests
    What’s the smartest way to use a paid-off 2016 Lancer to get into a better car? · Are there any useful OBD2 live diagnostics for high mileage cars? · I need help ? with my Opel Corsa 2021 1.5 diesel
    3
  • Money Talk
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Is 40$ too much to spend on a vin report?
    2. Worth it to keep repairing or take out car loan for new car instead? (first experience with car transactions)
    #3
    Money Talk
    Is 40$ too much to spend on a vin report? · Worth it to keep repairing or take out car loan for new car instead? (first experience with car transactions)
    2
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I put gasoline in my diesel. How screwed am I?
    2. I changed my fuel rail and injectors and now I have all these codes! What’s going on???
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    I put gasoline in my diesel. How screwed am I? · I changed my fuel rail and injectors and now I have all these codes! What’s going on???
    2

Topics

  • Car
    65 posts in the past month
    1. I changed my fuel rail and injectors and now I have all these codes! What’s going on???
    #1
    Car
    I changed my fuel rail and injectors and now I have all these codes! What’s going on???
    65
  • Used Car
    5 posts in the past month
    #2
    Used Car
    5
  • Car Parts
    5 posts in the past month
    #3
    Car Parts
    5
  • Struggling
    4 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    4
  • Transmission
    4 posts in the past month
    #5
    Transmission
    4

Flair

  • General Question
    49 posts in the past month
    1. How often do you floor your vehicle?
    2. whats one thing in your car that you actually never use?
    3. Do you regret not having more sports cars when you were younger?
    #1
    General Question
    How often do you floor your vehicle? · whats one thing in your car that you actually never use? · Do you regret not having more sports cars when you were younger?
    49
  • General Advice
    33 posts in the past month
    1. Is a 2000s Dodge Viper a good weekend car?
    2. How do I get out of this hole?
    3. What American (or Subaru) suv/hatchback would you get?
    #2
    General Advice
    Is a 2000s Dodge Viper a good weekend car? · How do I get out of this hole? · What American (or Subaru) suv/hatchback would you get?
    33
  • Mechanical
    9 posts in the past month
    1. how to fix misfiring first cylinder?
    2. Can I bring my own exhaust components to a muffler shop for a full system?
    3. Are there any useful OBD2 live diagnostics for high mileage cars?
    #3
    Mechanical
    how to fix misfiring first cylinder? · Can I bring my own exhaust components to a muffler shop for a full system? · Are there any useful OBD2 live diagnostics for high mileage cars?
    9
  • Modification
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Negative Roll Center Adjusters (NRCA) Install Problem?
    2. Is it possible to add more modern features to a 2014 mini cooper?
    #4
    Modification
    Negative Roll Center Adjusters (NRCA) Install Problem? · Is it possible to add more modern features to a 2014 mini cooper?
    2
  • Detailing
    1 post in the past month
    1. Do you take your daily to the automatic car wash?
    #5
    Detailing
    Do you take your daily to the automatic car wash?
    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 299K 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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