r/mechanic↗
The Mechanic
Fix your car with the help of a Mechanic
125k subscribers1,011 posts / mo in Sep 2026918 authors / mosince 2009
r/mechanic has 125k members (+22% over the last 12 months). It gets about 1,011 posts a month from 918 people. Top topics: Tire Issues, Oil Leaks and Mystery Car Parts.
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How r/mechanic has grown
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Topics and brands on r/mechanic
Top topics
Share of the subreddit's posts
- Tire Issues3.2%
- Oil Leaks2.9%
- Mystery Car Parts2.0%
- Bolt Removal Tips1.9%
- Tire Issues1.7%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- No strings attached!
- RockAuto
- AutoZone
- eBay
- Walmart
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