MOTOR-TALK – Europe's Largest Auto Forum in Your Pocket connects over two million drivers, mechanics, enthusiasts, and everyday car owners in a collaborative environment for vehicle discussions, technical support, tuning updates, and social interaction. Whether you're comparing tire specs, restoring a classic, modifying a daily driver, or browsing the latest tuning news, MOTOR-TALK offers always-on access to a passionate community and a wealth of first-hand experience across thousands of topics and brands.
Interactive Vehicle Forums
- A dedicated place for every make and model.
- Participate in targeted discussions within brand- and model-specific forums covering major manufacturers like Audi, BMW, VW, Mercedes, and more.
- Ask questions, post updates, or help others troubleshoot technical problems and custom projects.
- Whether you're focused on restoration, performance, efficiency, or resale value, you'll find your niche.
- Thousands of threads provide searchable guidance for nearly any vehicle-related issue.
Real-Time Automotive News and Culture
- Stay current with the car scene.
- Access curated automotive news, tuning articles, and insights straight from the community.
- Get industry updates on innovations, releases, recalls, and trends directly in the app.
- Follow your preferred forums, threads, or topics and receive updates as soon as new content arrives.
- Gain inspiration for your next mod or learn about upcoming events and gatherings.
Private Messaging and Social Features
- More than a forum—this is your auto network.
- Send and receive private messages with fellow enthusiasts.
- See who’s currently online to strike up a conversation or get instant responses.
- Follow your favorite members to track builds, updates, or shared interests.
- Build digital friendships and local meetups from within the app.
Tailored Notifications and Favorites
- Stay connected without the noise.
- Customize alerts for new replies, thread activity, private messages, or only the topics you care about.
- Follow specific forums, blogs, or discussion threads for direct, curated content.
- Everything is organized by topic and car category, so you never have to sift through irrelevant posts.
Advice, Insights, and Technical Know-How
- First-hand experience from real drivers.
- Browse a massive library of posts with DIY advice, repair walkthroughs, and professional insights.
- Engage in discussions covering technical questions, maintenance strategies, engine troubleshooting, diagnostics, and upgrades.
- Discover how others handle seasonal care, modifications, insurance planning, or second-hand vehicle purchases.
- From beginners to veterans, the platform adapts to all knowledge levels.
Community-Driven and Expert Supported
- Rooted in experience, built on trust.
- With over two million users and decades of contributions, MOTOR-TALK remains the trusted authority for German-speaking car owners and European auto enthusiasts.
- Supported by Gutefrage GmbH, the platform ensures content quality and community integrity.
- Community moderation and upvote systems help highlight the most reliable answers and guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is MOTOR-TALK focused only on German vehicles?
No, it includes forums for nearly all global car and motorcycle brands.
Q: Can I ask technical repair questions?
Yes, technical discussions and repair advice are a major focus of the community.
Q: Are discussions limited to cars only?
No, the app also supports forums for motorcycles, tuning, and automotive culture.
Q: Can I disable notifications?
Yes, all notifications are fully customizable within the app.
Q: Is registration required to participate in forums?
Yes, users must create an account to post and interact.
Q: Can I follow specific topics or users?
Yes, you can follow forums, threads, and members to receive updates.
Q: Is there a private messaging feature?
Yes, the app allows direct messaging between users.
Version History
v3.0.4 —— 30 Jun 2025
Badge counter fix—now accurately tracks new content.
Registration improvements—sign-up process runs smoothly again.
Quote formatting preserved—quoted text retains proper layout.
Online status paused—status display temporarily disabled.
Filter cleanup—removed leftover filters from the start page.
Forum & blog sorting—favorites are now better organized.
Quick actions—mark as read with a tap, refresh with a swipe, and manage topics more efficiently.
v3.0.3 —— 6 Jun 2025
Bug fixes:
Page reloads correctly when navigating back.
Topic creator label now displays properly.
Infinite scrolling restored for favorite threads and boards.
Search functionality improved.
v3.0.2 —— 30 Apr 2025
Same updates as v3.0.3—initial rollout of navigation, labeling, and search fixes.
