If you’re interested in buying a used car, you’re making a good choice. A late-model used car is nearly as reliable as a brand-new vehicle, and it’s much less expensive. Why? Depreciation! New cars depreciate (lose value) much faster than used vehicles – so you can get a used vehicle for a much lower price.…
If you’ve never been in debt, and you don’t have any outstanding bills or other claims against you, you may think that you’ve got a pretty good credit score. After all, you’ve never had a negative claim against you – so you must be doing pretty well! Unfortunately, this is not the truth. If you…
One of the biggest benefits of buying a used car is that you minimize depreciation – the loss of value that comes with buying a brand-new car. When you drive a new car off the lot, it can lose up to 20% of its value. Used cars, however, have already undergone some depreciation. This means…
(AS OF APRIL 15TH 2023 WE ARE NO LONGER PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROGRAM) Ride Time is proud to announce our partnership with AIR MILES®, the leading rewards program in Canada. As of today, we are offering AIR MILES® Reward Miles on both vehicle purchases, and for every $20 spent on parts and services at our…
If you’re experiencing a leak in your car, you may be curious about the cause. It’s fairly easy to recognize if the body of your car is allowing water into the interior – after a snowmelt or rainstorm, you’ll probably notice water in several different areas. But it can be much more difficult to identify…
In the next 6 months, Winnipeg is finally going to get service from Uber. This popular ride-sharing app has totally transformed the way that we get around – and soon, you’ll be able to hail a ride in Winnipeg right from your phone! You can also sign up with this ride-sharing service, and earn some…
There is quite arguably nothing worse than when your car needs repairs. Most people ignore those engine lights until they can’t anymore, but that can be a huge mistake. Those lights are there to warn you that danger is imminent. If you choose to look the other way too long, you can have some real…
Getting pre-approved for an auto loan is a very good idea, whether you’re shopping for a new car or a used vehicle. Pre-approval is just what it sounds like. You go to a bank or credit union, inform them about the details of your total budget and desired loan amount. Then, they look at your…
Maintaining your car can get expensive. Cars are deeply complex and hard to understand – so you must often fork over quite a bit of cash to keep your vehicle in tip-top shape. Understandably, some of us skimp on regular maintenance to save a bit of cash. But there are some basic auto maintenance steps…
A used hybrid car is a great investment. Hybrids get excellent gas mileage, are more environmentally-friendly, and can even have a higher long-term value than comparable gas-powered vehicles. If you can find a great-quality used hybrid, it’s a fantastic investment. However, there are some quirks you should be aware of when trying to buy a…
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