2.0K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 65 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (88%).
r/askcarguys Traffic & Engagement r/askcarguys Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/askcarguys Most Active Times When r/askcarguys Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/askcarguys Flair Performance r/askcarguys Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| General Question | 369 (41.2%) | 9 |
| General Advice | 299 (33.4%) | 7 |
| Mechanical | 167 (18.7%) | 2 |
| Modification | 32 (3.6%) | 1 |
| Detailing | 11 (1.2%) | 1 |
| History | 9 (1.0%) | 11 |
| ELI5 | 4 (0.4%) | 2 |
| Answered | 4 (0.4%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/askcarguys Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/askcarguys
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| car | 599 (30.6%) | 7 | 37 |
| help | 96 (4.9%) | 1 | 4 |
| buy | 95 (4.8%) | 20 | 61 |
| cars | 91 (4.7%) | 14 | 66 |
| used | 75 (3.8%) | 26 | 63 |
| need | 68 (3.5%) | 2 | 13 |
| good | 65 (3.3%) | 2 | 12 |
| best | 61 (3.1%) | 6 | 41 |
| miles | 60 (3.1%) | 6 | 25 |
| first | 58 (3.0%) | 3 | 21 |
r/askcarguys Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/askcarguys
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/askcarguys Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/askcarguys
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My 19yo wants to buy a used Maserati, from bad to terrible, how bad of an idea is this?
Is RockAuto legit? AutoZone wants $269 for a part, but RockAuto has the exact same brand for $58.
What’s the most unreliable vehicle YOU have personally owned?
What's a car maintenance myth that even experienced drivers still believe?
To people who have driven many different cars, what has been the most fun car you have ever driven?
Are Michelin tires really worth the hype?
Does anyone else find the “don’t put miles on it” mentality a bit strange?
What’s one car feature you thought was unnecessary until you used it?
Are odometer rollbacks possible on modern cars?
What’s one car feature you wish manufacturers would bring back?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My 19yo wants to buy a used Maserati, from bad to terrible, how bad of an idea is this? | 1.5K | 2.6K | text | Sep 2 |
| Is RockAuto legit? AutoZone wants $269 for a part, but RockAuto has the exact same brand for $58. | 467 | 454 | text | Sep 29 |
| What’s the most unreliable vehicle YOU have personally owned? | 411 | 2.2K | text | Sep 12 |
| What's a car maintenance myth that even experienced drivers still believe? | 378 | 1.1K | text | Sep 23 |
| To people who have driven many different cars, what has been the most fun car you have ever driven? | 333 | 1.4K | text | Sep 11 |
| Are Michelin tires really worth the hype? | 297 | 632 | text | Sep 8 |
| Does anyone else find the “don’t put miles on it” mentality a bit strange? | 211 | 410 | text | Sep 8 |
| What’s one car feature you thought was unnecessary until you used it? | 210 | 466 | text | Sep 26 |
| Are odometer rollbacks possible on modern cars? | 204 | 118 | text | Sep 22 |
| What’s one car feature you wish manufacturers would bring back? | 166 | 727 | text | Sep 24 |
r/askcarguys Audience Overlap r/askcarguys Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/askcarguys FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/askcarguys
What's the best time to post on r/askcarguys?
Based on posting volume, r/askcarguys is most active on Wednesdays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/askcarguys?
r/askcarguys averages 65 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/askcarguys get?
Posts on r/askcarguys average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/askcarguys get most?
On r/askcarguys, most posts are text posts (88%)