What r/AskMechanics keeps coming back to
Complaints raised here by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
546 recurring problems · 5366 threads read · read since September 2026 · Reddit
Raised more than once here
Most people first.
- 170Vehicle cranks after fuel pump replacement but won't start“pulled over, and the bike just died completely on its own. Not even sure when the tape ripped off during the ride. Now it won't start at all.”
- 152Is it worth fixing an old car when repairs cost more than it's worth?“I’m wondering if replacing both axles is actually necessary. I don’t hear any clicking when turning, have no vibrations, and haven’t noticed any issues at high speeds.”
- 148How to explain an intermittent car noise to a mechanic“I’m trying to figure out a strange squeaking/squealing noise coming from the front left side of my car.”
- 133Is this mechanic repair quote too high?“So my car’s AC recently broke and only warm wind blowing. I have a 2020 CLA45 and the dealership gave me this quote. Is this price normal? Really need advice.”
- 115Should I pay for appliance repair or fix it myself?“Hey everyone, looking for some mechanical and financial advice on whether I should cut my losses or keep driving my car.”
- 95Landlord built a fence around the AC and it broke“the A/C blows cold, then blows kinda warm, then kinda just alternates between ice cold and warm.”
- 95How to figure out what an unfamiliar car engine noise is“A couple days ago I noticed my car making a chattering sound with some squeaking and lots of stuff”
- 77How to get an entry level job with no experience“I’ve never been any type of technician before, but due to having a really good relationship with a shop I’m accepting an offer for 30/hr flat rate as a b tech.”
- 74Why does my car make a loud rattle when starting the engine?“So, I have a 2009 manual base and as title says, its got a rough idle.”
- 59How to remove a stripped recessed retaining screw“Looking for some insight on how to remove what is left of these bolts.”
- 57How do I know if I can DIY a repair or need a pro?“Is there any risk on doing a DIY spark plug replacement or should I bring it to a shop?”
- 57Is it a smart idea to buy a new car right now?“Do I take the risk?”
- 55How to identify a random car part that fell off“Can someone help me identify this part that just fell off of a friend’s car?”
- 48How to know which replacement part code to buy“I need the Control Arm for the driver side only. The other side is fine. If you can help me, find that part either on Amazon, ebay, or RockAuto (dot) com, it would help me out a lot.”
- 47How to handle a mechanic who messed up brake repairs“She is now experiencing issues with her 2016 Honda Civic car an it makes a lot of banging and scratching sounds.”
- 45How to pay for unexpected expensive car repairs when broke“It costs $120 before tax. Is this price normal? This is my first time with suv. Back then when i had a sedan, the synthetic oil change costed about $80.”
- 44How to find replacement parts for discontinued hardware“We are having trouble identifying these leaky canalisations which tie into the air intake system.”
- 44Why do I feel so overwhelmed after starting a new job?“it is barely my third day and I am feeling a lot of stress from the service advisors as well as the customers.”
- 38How to find a hidden engine oil leak spraying on components“I ordered parts to start replacing my valve cover but the more I look at it the less I’m sure if the valve covers are even leaking.”
- 36How to get a contractor to fix damage they caused“brought my wife’s Honda CRV 2014 with 114k miles to a mechanic. they were supposed to change the starter out and they encountered a seized bolt and declined to work on it further.”
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