How can you get paid to advertise on your car? If you have a car and drives a lot.
Here’s a good way to get an additional income without doing so much effort.
1. Choose a company (know the legit and learn to spot scammers)
2. Create an account/ Register your car
3. Wait for the approval (background checks, brand matching, etc)
4. Wait for an offer/ Choose an ad, brand, decals etc. (depends on the company you choose)
5. Install the decals. Done by professionals or by yourself.
6. Start driving.
Yes, you can get compensated for advertising on your car. Simple and quick. However, it is not always easy. You most likely have a lot of questions right now.
Let this guide help you on how and what.
In This Guide
What companies will pay you to advertise on your car?
Nowadays, there are numerous automotive advertising companies. And not everyone is cut out for this kind of hustling.
Companies have their own set of requirements that must be met.
It is not always simple. Remember to be keen enough to distinguish between legitimate and scammers.
If something appears to be too simple or too good to be true, it is most likely a scam.
I’ll show you how to recognize red flags later in this post.
Keep in mind that each company has had drivers with different levels of experience.
It could be positive or negative. If you really want to get paid to advertise on your automobile.
I strongly advise you to select a company that is close to your location, has more positive reviews than negative reviews, and then learn more about the company.
Here is a list of companies you could look into.
Nickelytics
Although this company prefers rideshare drivers, they also accept daily drivers that will meet their requirements.
It’s one of the few companies with a very good foundation and reputation. That proves its legitimacy.
Also gives drivers three wrap options. The full wrap, light wrap and
Earning potential: From $250- $500 every month.
What are the requirements?
- Must be 18 years of age and above
- Cars should be no more than 10 years old
- A driving minimum of 30 miles daily
- Clean driving record
If you have all of these then you can start your application with the company?
How to start working with Nickelytics?
- Download the app (available on both Android and IOS)
- Activate the app and start driving. The app gathers information on your driving habits, routes, etc. To find the perfect brand to match your driving routines.
- Wait for the confirmation from the app when a campaign is available in your area
- Once you accepted an offer. You will be directed to a nearest place to install your decal
Carvertise
This company has been well known for years when it comes to the car advertising industry.
This award-winning company is known for many factors and one of those is having their decals very sleek and attractive.
Payments are also consistently sent monthly.
They’ve been around since 2012 and they’ve created a community of awesome brands and drivers already.
Earning potential: From $450- $1500 every month.
How to start with Carvertise?
- Create an account
- Register your car information
- Wait for an approval
- Start driving
Benefits:
- Sleek and attractive sticker ads
- Consistent monthly payments
- You get to choose which brands to advertise in your car.
- Has a range of perks and programs for drivers
- Ads are conveniently wrapped nearby and done by professionals
- Get paid more when you park at specific spots.
Drawbacks:
- Must have a 2008 and above car model
- Must drive at least 30 miles per day to qualify as a driver.
How does Carvertise work?
- Driver’s application- The company needs to know your information, car model, driving habits and more
- The company will match you to a perfect brand that is perfect with your driving habits
- Will install ads and you can start driving
- Unwrap your decals after the campaign.
Referral Cars
Referral cars have a fast and unique way to get paid to advertise on your car.
Compared to other companies on this list.
Their decals are smaller and and are see-thru, they don’t take up much space and won’t hinder your rear view.
Although you will be the one to install it yourself.
They have two types to earn with Referral cars. Their campaigns are commission-based and non-commission-based
How to start working at Referral cars?
- Go to their site and enter your zip code and view campaigns in your area.
- Create an account by giving all the necessary details needed like the ff:
– Car years
– Miles driven
– Are you a rideshare driver
– Is your car insured
- Once approved you will be contacted with all the campaign details.
- Decals will be sent to you (must pay a shipping fee)
- Activate the decal on their website and Install it. Activation is necessary. This will let the company track sales.
- Send a photo of proof, then you can start driving. The company required a monthly sending of photos to prove that the ad is still on your car.
Benefits:
- Guaranteed $100 after 90 days of accepting a campaign.
- The decals are mostly small and see thru. Won’t hinder the driver’s sight.
- Offers commission-based and non-commission based campaigns.
- Matches 95% of drivers with a passive income campaign.
Drawbacks:
- Must pay a shipping fee for the decals.
- Install the decals yourself.
Wrapify
Has been making noise with the car advertising industry since only 2015.
Drivers can start within just simple steps.
You can also go to the site and check on how much you can make by driving with Wrapify.
Plus the option to choose which kind and size of advertisement you’d like.
Your earnings will be based on miles driven.
You are free to drive as much as you like.
But take note that only 25-35 miles are compensated within the day.
Earning potential: From $175 up to $452 monthly estimate.
How to start with Wrapify?
- Download the app. Create an account as a driver.
- Complete your profile. Finish all the steps to finalize your profile and be on-board.
- Once approved, You will get offers from the app based on your location.
- Advertisers have some chosen targeted areas with their campaign. These campaigns will be offered to drivers in those areas.
What are the requirements?
- You must be 21 years old and above
- Must have a newer, 2010 and above year model
- Without significant body or paint damage.
- Must pass the background check that includes the ff.
- No more than 2 accidents in the past 2 years
- No cell phone or distracted driving violations in the last three years
- A max of one moving violation and one accident in the previous three years
- Has a maximum of two moving violations in the previous three years
- No major violations in the last five years
Benefits
- Available in a convenient mobile app.
- Campaigns are short-term. You can easily take another ad offer in just 1-3 months depending on the campaign you choose.
- There’s no minimum amount of miles to drive daily.
- Payments are sent every other Tues/Wed consistently
Drawbacks
- You need to have a newer(2010) car model
- Early termination fees are applied if you decide to remove the wrap before finishing the contract/ break the contract.
- Must pass a thorough background check.
If you are a cautious driver and didn’t have any violations in the past 3 years I don’t think passing a background check would be so hard.
Free Car Media
This company will pay you to advertise on your car.
Free car media has been known for having their ads placed on your rear window.
Although they also offer whole-body wrap. It’s up to you where your ads will be placed.
The ads placed are made of high-quality vinyl.
You can always refuse an advertisement.
if you think the ad offered will make you feel uncomfortable, then just wait for another offer from the company.
Earning potential: from $5 up to $400 a month.
How to start working with Free Car Media?
- Set up an account. Fill out an application form and make sure to fill it out accurately as this profile will be used to match an advertiser.
- The company will process your application and review. The company will match your application with their clients (advertisers)
- Once an advertiser’s criteria matches your profile. The company will contact you through email or phone.
- If the ad is a rear window decal, you have to install it yourself. Free car media has instructions on how you can properly install it. If the client wants a whole car wrap The company will then install it for you.
- Start driving and make money.
Benefits:
- You can always refuse if you don’t like the ad that was matched to you.
- The option to choose between a rear window ad and a whole body wrap.
- If a part is damaged, the company can make arrangements to replace damaged parts.
- Has car insurance
Drawbacks:
- Programs are usually from 6 to 24 months So make sure to take note that you have to drive your car with that advertisement for a longer period of time.
- Window decals ads will be placed by you and not by the company. Although they have instructions on how to place it properly.
Sticker Ride
Another company that would help you make money to advertise your car is Sticker Ride.
It also comes with an app that will let you earn more as you drive.
The company also states how their stickers stand out with beautiful designs so that drivers won’t feel uncomfortable having them on their cars.
But would make them proud instead.
Aside from the wrap ads, drivers can even make more money with other ways like flash mobs and quests.
Earning potential: Up to $50 monthly.
How to work with Sticker Ride?
- Download the app (available on both IOS and Android app)
- Register your car
- Choose a campaign
- Start driving
Should you try Sticker Ride?
Due to a mix of positive and negative reviews with this app.
Before downloading the app, I highly suggest you read reviews based on your location.
As well as reading the TOS and all the details thoroughly before starting.
FYI you need to know how the app really works before you start a campaign.
And that may include turning on the app before driving.
The app doesn’t automatically start counting when you start driving.
Your earnings vary.
One point is given with every mile multiplied by the tariff.
Your tariff factors are based on:
- Current model
- Location
- Time
- Kind of sticker ads in your car.
Car Quids
Do you live outside the US? Well if you live in the UK this company is waiting for you. Car Quids matches brands with drivers.
They pay drivers on a monthly basis. And just like the car wrap advertising companies on this list.
Car Quids would let you match you with advertisers based on your driving habits, lifestyle, location, etc.
Aside from getting paid on a monthly basis,
This company also has other ways to make money, Like joining their social ambassador or the Car quids take over.
You get paid whenever you decide to join.
Earning potential: Up to £100 a month.
How to start working with Car Quids?
- Sign up and create an account. Fill out all the necessary details.
- The company will start matching your profile with different brands. It will all based on all the details you give and the available advertisers in your location
- Once you both agree on an offer you will be scheduled for ad installation.
- Start driving and get paid monthly.
More companies that you can check
Wrappli – This is an Australian-based company that pays drivers to wrap their cars with ads. You can get paid from $200 up to $600 a month.
FAQ’s
How much can you get paid to advertise on your car?
Now based on the companies above.
Your earnings will depend on the company you choose, the campaign, the miles you drive, and more.
And it usually starts from $50 to even $1500 monthly.
But the average a driver can get is around $300- $450.
This is definitely not bad. It can already shoulder your car monthly expenses plus additional extra income for you.
This is real but people should be aware of car advertisement scammers.
Can you really get paid to wrap your car?
Yes, this is a totally legit way to earn money.
And, as you can see there are a lot of cars in the city that is wrapped with ads.
If you really want to take this route, you must have a newer car, a clean driving record, and drive on a daily basis.
Just like what I mentioned above. It is a good way to earn some more extra cash but it’s not that simple.
Learn how to spot fraud companies before starting.
How to spot scammers in the auto ads industry?
Now that you have an idea on how to get paid to advertise on your car. It’s also important to spot all those car scammers out there.
Here are some red flags to take note of
- You get an email/offer about car wrapping out of nowhere.
- A brand (Pepsi, Budweiser, etc.) Send you an email to advertise on your car.
- The application process is too simple and you’ll be hired in minutes
- An application fee. Legit car ad companies has no upfront fees
- The payment is too high than what an average legit ad company offers.
- Send you a check to cover the wrapping cost. (usually more than enough) . Those Checks bounce later on.
Final thoughts:
You must love driving. Aside from all the requirements each of the companies wanted.
You should love driving. Whatever you do even if it’s another job or business.
The happiness of doing what you love gives anyone the sense of fulfillment, belonging, and to even work harder.
Good luck and God bless!
