Can you promote in r/askmechanics?
The short answer
Answer technical questions helpfully as an individual mechanic; do not promote, solicit, or link to your product or service.
What works here
- answer technical questions
- provide troubleshooting help
- participate as a community member
What gets posts removed
- advertising products or services
- soliciting customers or leads
- posting promotional links or offers
- astroturfing or disguised marketing
Where this comes from
View the current official rules on RedditNo Advertising/Astroturfing
Sidebar rule explicitly states you may not advertise your product or service.
This is the front of the shop
Phrase indicates the community is for public Q&A, not commercial promotion.
Be Helpful / Serious Q&A
Rules emphasize genuine, helpful participation rather than promotional content.
Official rules of r/askmechanics
- 01Be Civil
- 02Be Helpful
- 03Serious Questions and Answers Only.
- 04No Illegal, Unethical, or Dangerous Q or A
- 05Keep it Safe for Work
- 06No Advertising/Astroturfing
Based on the community’s official rules, analyzed July 1, 2026. Rules change; the official rules page is always the source of truth.
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