Best Car-Related Subreddits | Find The Best Car Price (2024)

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Car Buying Subreddits

The best of the best!

/r/WhatCarShouldIBuy

The description for /r/whatcarshouldibuy is "car advice for people who know jack about cars." There are a wide variety of questions about car buying, but some popular ones include:

What are some two and three-row SUV recommendations?
What is a crossover with leather seats for around $15,000?
Which car should I get? Make and model X or Y?

/r/AskCarSales

In /r/askcarsales, car buyers can ask questions that a car salesman, manager, or finance manager will answer. They state, "your hand will not be held, and you may be talked down to. But the advice will be honest with no hidden agenda (it's not like we're getting paid on your deal)." Some topics on the community include:

Can I get a business car lease for my new business?
Opinions about buying formal rental cars.
What's a "Good" Fico score?

/r/CarBuying

The /r/carbuying subreddit is all about car buying and selling, with advice for getting good deals and good cars. The community addresses a wide range of topics, such as:

Dream car within grasp, dealer slips in fees above online asking price. Help?
How to get the best deal on a new 2019 car that's sitting at the distributor's storage lot?
Buy vs Lease

/r/UsedCars

The /r/usedcars thread on Reddit contains advice for buying and selling used cars. Some topics discussed include:

[Guide] What used car should I get for what budget?
2011 Chevy Impala LS Fleet vs. 2011 Toyota Camry LE (car comparisons)
[Guide] 4 Psychological Tricks Used Car Salesmen Usually Employ

Car Advice Subreddits

These forums share tips and information related to cars, including repairs, maintenance, and more.

/r/AskCarGuys

In the /r/askcarguys community, you can ask car "folks" for advice about your car issues. Topics include detailing, general advice, mechanical, and more. Some examples include:

Maintaining Car Battery Overnight (trickle charger?)
I feel like they messed up my alignment more, or am I crazy?
What tips do you have for driving in snow?

/r/AutomotiveLearning

The /r/automotivelearning subreddit for "gearhead" automotive questions. Some examples of topics addressed in this community are:

How to test for a shorted ignition coil with a scope
Extract broken bolts from deep hole - NEW easy WAY
Flexplate - How Flexplates Work vs Flywheel

/r/CrashTests

/r/crashtests prides itself on "destroying cars for your safety." This community is all about car safety and crash tests. Some of the questions asked include:

aftermarket ways to make used pickup trucks safer?
do crash tests account for car size/weight?
Mustang full frontal: 2010 vs. 2015

/r/CarHacking

The /r/carhacking community is for "people who want to take back control of their car." Advice on this forum is geared toward fixing and improving your vehicle yourself. Some of the topics include:

Automatic lights for 2007 Cadillac SRX
How to step through TriCore (Aurix) instructions OCDS through a warm/software reset?
Odometer value (Volkswagen e-Up)

/r/MechanicalAdvice

The content on /r/mechanicaladvice is pretty clear based on the name. Users ask a wide range of questions about vehicle mechanics and repairs. Some examples are:

hit a curb and bent my hubcap. is it ok to drive on? should I just take the hubcap off?
2008 A4 electrical mystery!
Weird Sounds Coming From Honda Civic 2014 SI

Car Type Subreddits

Individual car types also have their own subreddits. Here are some of the most popular examples.

/r/Convertible

The /r/convertible subreddit has information, photos, advice, and more all about "cars with removable or retractable roofs." People ask and answer questions related to convertibles. Some questions asked in this community are:

Lease is up looking for a new car
Protection from the snow
The 2005 Nissan Micra C+C is a modern classic and I’ll tell you why

/r/Hatchback

The /r/Hatchback community discusses hatchbacks of all makes. It's filled with photos, videos, advice, and questions about hatchbacks like:

Hatch wanted
Anyone driven a Ford SportKa?
Mudflaps for 2018 Impreza hatch????

Check out our picks for the best hatchbacks >>

/r/Trucks

Those who are interested in trucks should head over to the /r/Trucks community for advice, photos, stories, and more.

What truck should I buy? megathread
2019 Silverado RWD need some suggestions for wheel and tire packages any other mods!
What is this rubber piece on my tailgate hinge?

/r/ElectricVehicles

The /r/electricvehicles community talks about EV news and products. Some of the topics include:

Tesla expected to unveil "Model 2" hatchback in late 2021
Electric cars in winter... Any good?
Looking to buy first EV, need help

Manufacturer and Model Specific Subreddits

Looking for advice on your specific car model? Many common manufacturers and models have their own subreddits. Here are a few examples.

/r/Ford

As you may guess, Ford has its own subreddit, /r/Ford. In this community, people share videos, news, information, and advice about Ford vehicles. Several Ford models have their own subreddits as well:

/r/Jeep

"Jeep it and Creep it" on the /r/Jeep subreddit. This forum shares photos, videos, stories, and chronicles all about Jeeps. Some Jeep model pages include:

/r/Toyota

Learn all about Toyotas via the /r/Toyota subreddit. People share their experiences with their Toyotas as well as any important news or updates. Several Toyota models have their own communities, including: