Ride Time Blog

Whether you have a high-quality used or certified pre-owned vehicle, or you just drove off of the lot with a brand-new, shiny car, you may be wondering about future vehicle servicing – and how you should approach the maintenance of your new vehicle. Should you choose to have it serviced by the manufacturing dealership, or…

The average cost of a car payment has reached $479, which is a significant chunk of change. Unfortunately, in many places in Canada, a car is simply not optional. Due to the cold winters in Winnipeg and the relatively undeveloped public transit system, most people have to have a vehicle – which can be quite…

Off-roading is a national pastime in Canada. If you’ve got a Jeep, an off-roading SUV, or a truck, chances are that you love taking it out on the many off-road trails around Winnipeg, and elsewhere in Manitoba. But off-roading comes with its own set of challenges. Even cars that are designed for heavy off-roading use…

If you’re having issues steering your car – the wheel feels “jerky”, hard to turn, or “sticks”, there could be a wide variety of problems with your steering system. In this article, we’ll take a look at 5 of the most common steering issues, and discuss how you can recognize them. Let’s get started. 1.…

If you are hoping to rebuild your credit score, paying off your credit card debt is a great way to do so. As you pay down debt and reduce the amount that you owe, your credit score will increase with timely payments. In addition, the faster you pay down your credit card debt, the more…

Uber is coming to Winnipeg soon, despite disputes with Manitoba Public Insurance. If you’re interested in driving for Uber, Ride Time is here to help! We can make sure that your vehicle meets all of Uber’s requirements, and that you’re ready to go when the service launches in Winnipeg. Wondering how you can make more…

If you’re shopping for a used car in Canada, and you have bad credit, you may have some questions about the best way to get a good deal on a used car. If you’re still paying off your old car, for example, but you don’t want it anymore – maybe it’s unreliable, or it gets…

If you have a less-than-stellar credit score in Canada, you may be wondering what the best way is to repair your credit history, and begin working towards a better future. The answer is not simple – rebuilding your credit score after a major event like a bankruptcy, or having several credit cards go to collections…

Summer is coming up in Winnipeg, and the chilly winter air is finally starting to depart. That means it’s A/C season – and if you’ve started up your car, and found that your A/C isn’t working properly, you may not know what to do next. In this article, Ride Time will take a look at…

If you have bad credit in Canada, it may be hard to rebuild your credit score. Depending on your credit score, you may get rejected for auto loans, personal loans, credit cards, and most other lines of credit. So, how are you supposed to rebuild your credit if you can’t qualify for a traditional credit…