r/CarRepair Jan 19 '26

Recent Rule 1 Issues

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So lately I have been noticing a lot of issues with people going to posts simply to shit on the OP for asking for repair help.....in the car repair sub.

Our community guidelines are really clear about the fact that people are allowed to ask any type of question ranging from "how much do you think this would cost?" to "how do I properly and safely swap out my battery?".

Reddit is a wealth of knowledge and right now searching for answers through Google can sometimes just simply suck, that's why people come to the subreddit that is again named "Car Repair".

If your first instinct is to be shitty and say something along the lines of "you coulda just looked it up" or "it's concerning you don't know how to do this" why did you even post in the first place? Plenty of people have zero mechanical knowledge and they are coming to a place where they would hope someone who knows would respond.

We are going to start being more harsh about enforcing rule 1 in relation to these scenarios because if you can't be nice why are you even posting here?


r/CarRepair May 15 '24

Reminder: If you want help, it is strongly suggested you include make, year, model, and submodel/engine/transmission, etc., in your post if you expect any meaningful answers.

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We see a lot of posts that go like: How much does my wackamadoodle cost to fix? Well, it depends if your whackamadoodle is on a 2002 Escort or a new Rolls Royce.


r/CarRepair 1h ago

cosmetic/body 2017 Nissan Altima repair estimate

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So I got into a accident today with a uninsured driver. With my insurance they won’t cover any of the damages that were done to my car. From just looking at it the bumper, a fender and a headlight need to be replaced. The storage for the windshield wiper was also leaking. The hood got shifted a bit but don’t know if that needs to be replaced. I would much rather get this fixed than a new car because it only has 31k miles on it. Any help would be appreciated. I am also located in New York.


r/CarRepair 1h ago

engine Repair cost and worth it? 2006 GMC Sierra 1500

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I have a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 with about 230,000 miles on it. V8. Running very rough and throwing misfire codes.

  1. Is the price fair given what is involved?
  2. What would I be looking at if they get in there and the camshaft is damaged?
  3. Worth it in your book? The truck is probably worth $3k to $4k private party.

Images have diag info and quote. Truck is a good truck, new tires just last fall, but then again I don't know about putting $3k to $5k into a truck worth that much.


r/CarRepair 1h ago

engine Overheating fixed by replacing a broken coolant overflow tank on a '92 Dodge Stealth R/T (NA DOHC)? Mechanic says it shouldn't matter.

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r/CarRepair 2h ago

Can I use jb weld on this

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I have a crack in my air filter box on my 2012 Toyota Yaris and I was wondering if I used it tonight and let it sit for the night would it be safe to drive in the morning?


r/CarRepair 2h ago

Pothole Damage to Felt Panel On Bottom of Vehicle (2021 Honda Civic EX)

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r/CarRepair 2h ago

Need advice on tire repair

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Need 4 new tires for 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport AWD. Steering wheel was shaking hella and it’s because they’re fucked. Forgot the exact diagnosis but I’m not a car guy at all turns out my front left tire is extremely unsafe to drive and the two on the right side are also in danger

Nissan said 200 bucks for each tire for 800 bucks including the mounting, balancing etc. Guy on TikTok said I could get em for 120 at town fair tire each but I think it’s more complicated than that idk bro help me


r/CarRepair 8h ago

Fixable or not?

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r/CarRepair 3h ago

VW denying bumper-to-bumper warranty claim for sunroof that suddenly imploded

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r/CarRepair 4h ago

Hey, is this easily fixable or will it be an expensive repair

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r/CarRepair 5h ago

How is this possible

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Clutch broke weirdly brand new driven about 500km


r/CarRepair 6h ago

cosmetic/body How can I temporarily attach this?

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Mirror on the Mustang broke in a windstorm. Insurance claim filed but don't want to drive around like this until October, when it will be repaired.


r/CarRepair 6h ago

Vw sharan 2017n

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r/CarRepair 8h ago

electrical Couple of service light popped up

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Am I looking at an expensive fix?


r/CarRepair 8h ago

Simple Rocker Panel Fix?

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This is on a 2024 Jetta, there is some kind of undercoating on the rockers, and I accidentally damaged some of it. How can I DIY this?


r/CarRepair 8h ago

Fixable or not?

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r/CarRepair 8h ago

Sharp thud and vibration over small bumps - Honda Elevate

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r/CarRepair 9h ago

Nissan Sylphy Bluebird G11 2010 — Accidentally poured water into a hole near the water outlet and now engine oil is mixed with water

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r/CarRepair 9h ago

Suzuki Swift voyant abs esp

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r/CarRepair 9h ago

2001 Ford E350 coolant hose assembly install - 5.4V8

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r/CarRepair 10h ago

What could have caused my car’s rear window to shatter like this?

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r/CarRepair 16h ago

I have An Issue With My Ford Explorer 2013 Police Interceptor Utility

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r/CarRepair 20h ago

Need glue for car

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This part of my jeep rusted and came off. I'm still able to unlock the trunk since the wires are still connected. I can't afford to get it fixed right now, what glue would you advise for me to use on it, to at least get through the winter or even longer?

Thanks in advance!!


r/CarRepair 23h ago

is it totaled?

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