RateMyRide

RateMyRide is a social platform built for car enthusiasts. Upload photos of your vehicle, get rated by the community across categories like exterior, interior, and overall build quality, and compete on leaderboards. You can also document your build journey, discover other people's rides, and buy or sell vehicles through the marketplace.

RateMyRide is available for download on:

• Android: Download from the Google Play Store
• iOS: Coming soon to the Apple App Store

Creating an account is easy:

1. Download the RateMyRide app from your device's app store
2. Open the app and tap "Register"
3. Enter your email address and create a password
4. Set up your profile with a display name and photo
5. Add your first vehicle to your garage
6. Start rating and getting rated!

Yes! RateMyRide is free to download and use. You can add vehicles, rate others, climb leaderboards, and use all core features at no cost. We offer optional premium features like boosted marketplace listings and additional profile customisation for those who want to take it further.

No, a referral code is not required to sign up. However, if a mate shared a referral link with you, the code will be automatically applied when you register. Referral codes may unlock special perks in the future.

To add a vehicle to your garage:

1. Go to the Garage tab
2. Tap "Add Vehicle"
3. Enter your vehicle details: make, model, year, and trim
4. Upload photos (the more angles, the better ratings you'll get!)
5. Add optional details like mods, engine specs, and a description
6. Save and your ride is live for the community to rate

You can add multiple vehicles to your garage. Whether you've got a daily driver, a weekend toy, and a project car in the shed, they can all live in your RateMyRide garage.

For the best ratings, we recommend uploading:

• Front 3/4 angle shot
• Rear 3/4 angle shot
• Side profile
• Interior / cockpit shot
• Engine bay (if you're proud of it!)
• Any detail shots of mods or unique features

Good lighting and clean backgrounds help your ride look its best. Make sure photos are of your actual vehicle — stock images or photos of other people's cars are not allowed.

The Build Journal lets you document your vehicle's modification history over time. Each entry is timestamped and can include photos and descriptions. It's a great way to showcase the work you've put into your ride and inspire others. Think of it as a timeline of your build from stock to show-ready.

Yes! You can edit your vehicle details, swap out photos, or remove a vehicle from your garage at any time from the Garage tab. Note that removing a vehicle will also remove its ratings history and build journal entries.

RateMyRide uses a multi-category slider system. When you rate someone's vehicle, you score it across categories like exterior styling, interior quality, modifications, and overall impression. Each category uses a 1-10 slider. Your vehicle's overall score is calculated from the average of all ratings received.

Individual ratings are anonymous to encourage honest feedback. You can see your aggregate scores across each category and how they trend over time, but not who gave specific scores. Comments on your vehicle are visible with the commenter's profile.

Leaderboards rank vehicles by their average community rating. There are several leaderboard types:

• Weekly: Resets every week — your chance to be Vehicle of the Week
• Monthly: Top-rated rides of the month
• All-Time: The highest-rated vehicles ever on the platform
• By Category: Filter by make, model, or vehicle type

Challenges are daily and weekly tasks like "Rate 5 vehicles today" or "Add a build journal entry". Completing challenges earns you badges displayed on your profile. Maintaining daily streaks earns streak rewards. Seasonal events introduce special limited-time challenges with exclusive badges.

If you rate the same vehicle again, your new rating will replace the previous one. This is useful if someone updates their photos or makes significant modifications. You can only rate the same vehicle once per day.

Tap on any user's profile and hit the "Follow" button. You'll see their new vehicles, build updates, and activity in your feed. Following is one-way — they don't need to follow you back.

Yes! You can leave comments on any vehicle. Comments are public and visible to everyone. Keep it respectful — constructive feedback, build tips, and genuine appreciation are what make this community great. Harassment or toxic comments will result in account action.

Tap the heart icon on any vehicle to add it to your favourites. For marketplace listings, you can add them to your watchlist to get notified of price changes or updates. Access your favourites and watchlist from your profile.

If you see content that violates our guidelines:

1. Go to the vehicle or user profile
2. Tap the three-dot menu or "Report" button
3. Select the reason for reporting
4. Provide any additional details
5. Submit the report

Our moderation team reviews all reports within 24 hours.

Go to their profile, tap the three-dot menu, and select "Block User". Blocked users won't be able to see your vehicles, rate them, or interact with you. You can unblock users at any time from Settings.

To list a vehicle for sale:

1. Go to your Garage and select the vehicle
2. Tap "List for Sale"
3. Set your asking price and add sale-specific details
4. Your listing will appear in the marketplace for other users to browse

Vehicles listed for sale keep their existing ratings and build journal, giving buyers confidence in the vehicle's history on the platform.

On any marketplace listing, tap "Send Enquiry" to message the seller directly. Include your questions or make an offer. The seller will receive a notification and can respond through the app.

Boosted listings get premium placement in the marketplace search results and feed. If you want more eyeballs on your for-sale vehicle, boosting is the way to go. Boost durations and pricing vary.

No. RateMyRide provides the platform for buyers and sellers to connect, but all transactions happen between the parties directly. We recommend meeting in safe public locations and using secure payment methods. Always inspect a vehicle in person before committing to a purchase.

If the app is crashing, try these steps:

1. Restart the app: Close it completely and reopen
2. Check for updates: Make sure you have the latest version from the app store
3. Restart your device: A simple restart often fixes issues
4. Clear cache: Go to your device settings > Apps > RateMyRide > Clear Cache
5. Reinstall: Uninstall and reinstall the app (your account data is saved on our servers)

If issues persist, please contact support with your device model and OS version.

Photo upload issues are usually due to:

• File size: Photos must be under 10MB
• Format: JPEG and PNG formats are supported
• Connection: Ensure you have a stable internet connection
• Permissions: Make sure RateMyRide has permission to access your photos

On the login screen, tap "Forgot Password?" and enter your email address. You'll receive a reset link within a few minutes. Check your spam folder if you don't see it. The link expires after 1 hour.

Go to Settings and tap "Delete Account". This is permanent — all your vehicles, ratings, build journals, and marketplace listings will be removed and cannot be recovered.

You can reach our support team through:

• In-App: Go to Settings > Send Feedback
• Email: support@appforge.world

When contacting support, please include your account email, device model, OS version, and app version. We typically respond within 24-48 hours.