Hey fellow mechanics,

I want to update everyone on some changes to the sub.

First off, all posts by users not on the Approved-User list will now need to be reviewed by the Mod team before they go live and are visible to other users. The intention behind this is to cut back on the posts asking vehicle questions that spam the sub, as well as any others that break the rules. Anyone can still comment freely, only posts are subject to review at this time.

Edit: it has come to my attention that mobile users who are not on the Approved list cannot submit posts. I will be looking into a way to change this so they can still submit posts for review.

Edit2: Problem solved. All non-Approved Users are able to submit posts on any platform.

Now, how do you get on the Approved-User list? Simple! Head over to this post and request to become a Verified Mechanic. Anyone currently with this User Flair has already been added to the Approved-User list and can post freely in the sub without requiring Mod approval. If you are a backyard mechanic, retired mechanic, or something similar, feel free to submit a request as well.

This update is not intended keep people from posting here. We are just trying to keep the sub the way it is intended - to serve as a lounge for Mechanics. Feel free to let us know your thoughts on this update in a comment below.

TL;DR: Verified Mechanics get their posts auto-approved, all others must be approved by Mods before they are live for others to see.

Thank you.