1.2K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 40 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 9 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (81%).
r/Autobody Traffic & Engagement r/Autobody Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Autobody Most Active Times When r/Autobody Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/Autobody Flair Performance r/Autobody Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| HELP! I have a question. | 663 (54.7%) | 3 |
| Is there a process to repair this? | 248 (20.4%) | 8 |
| RUST | 97 (8.0%) | 7 |
| Acceptable quality? | 55 (4.5%) | 6 |
| Project time! | 46 (3.8%) | 21 |
| Check this out | 34 (2.8%) | 141 |
| Tech Advice | 26 (2.1%) | 12 |
| Question about the Trade | 15 (1.2%) | 8 |
| Just rolled into the shop | 10 (0.8%) | 5 |
| In the booth | 8 (0.7%) | 23 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Autobody Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Autobody
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| paint | 126 (10.4%) | 3 | 8 |
| car | 125 (10.3%) | 16 | 14 |
| rust | 104 (8.6%) | 6 | 10 |
| fix | 98 (8.1%) | 3 | 9 |
| repair | 92 (7.6%) | 5 | 10 |
| bumper | 72 (5.9%) | 1 | 6 |
| help | 70 (5.8%) | 1 | 7 |
| damage | 62 (5.1%) | 1 | 8 |
| body | 59 (4.9%) | 1 | 11 |
| shop | 51 (4.2%) | 3 | 13 |
r/Autobody Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Autobody
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 4 | 1 |
| i.imgur.com | 3 | 1 |
| imgur.com | 3 | 1 |
r/Autobody Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Autobody
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
First time doing bodywork
I Lent My Sister My Car And She Gave it Back Scratched
Behold beginner results
Rust repair DIY on Honda Fit
Does this scratch look like keying or a carried object?
Another finished
Is this "orange peel"? Will it buff out after wetsanding and a polish?
Audi Respray
I think i got scammed
Possibly the world’s first Rolls Royce to be resprayed outside at a car wash
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First time doing bodywork | 4.3K | 329 | image | Sep 28 |
| I Lent My Sister My Car And She Gave it Back Scratched | 1.4K | 306 | image | Sep 7 |
| Behold beginner results | 418 | 41 | image | Sep 4 |
| Rust repair DIY on Honda Fit | 264 | 34 | image | Sep 10 |
| Does this scratch look like keying or a carried object? | 206 | 126 | image | Sep 24 |
| Another finished | 204 | 24 | image | Sep 29 |
| Is this "orange peel"? Will it buff out after wetsanding and a polish? | 175 | 126 | image | Sep 1 |
| Audi Respray | 166 | 17 | image | Sep 5 |
| I think i got scammed | 158 | 264 | image | Sep 30 |
| Possibly the world’s first Rolls Royce to be resprayed outside at a car wash | 155 | 12 | image | Aug 31 |
r/Autobody Audience Overlap r/Autobody Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Autobody FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Autobody
What's the best time to post on r/Autobody?
Based on posting volume, r/Autobody is most active on Tuesdays around 9 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Autobody?
r/Autobody averages 40 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Autobody get?
Posts on r/Autobody average about 9 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Autobody get most?
On r/Autobody, most posts are image posts (81%)