Want to Make an Easy $400 With Car Wrap Advertising? Take a Peek!

We could all use a little extra money these days. Whether you have some unexpected expenses come up or need to start setting aside a little money for retirement. Perhaps you just want some extra spending cash. Regardless of the reason, you must admit, easy money sounds fabulous!

I have found a great way to earn extra money! All you have to do, is just do what you do on a daily basis anyway. Drive!

Well, okay, so there is a tad bit more to it, but in all honesty, it’s basically nothing.

You will simply have to drop your car off, to have an advertisement applied (oftentimes, just a vinyl sticker), and that’s it! From there, you will be on your way to earning hundreds of dollars from your regular commutes. And most likely, you will forget that there is even an advertisement on your car!

Car wrap advertising

This side hustle (if you can really even call it that), is called car wrap advertising.

As you know, the more advertisement a company receives, the more business they will likely end up with.

While there are the normal ways of advertising like billboards, social media, the yellow pages, classifieds, and even yard signs, there are also moving advertisements.

Surely you’ve seen magnets that small business owners often put on their cars, with contact info. Even those in the MLM business will advertise their business with a vinyl sticker on the rear window of their car.

But for those who are truly wanting their business advertisement to be seen, they go all out with a car wrap.

Car wrap advertisements often wrap the car, in entirety! Windows and all. This type of advertisement is an excellent way to stand out. Better yet, it’s mobile, so anywhere the car goes, the advertisement goes, as well! This is surely one of the best ways to be seen.

It is also an amazing way to reach people from all blocks of life! Not just moms who utilize their mommy groups on Facebook for the latest tips, or the retiree who has the time to read the classifieds every morning!

Get paid to drive your car

So here is basically how you can get paid to drive your car.

There are a number of legitimate websites out there that get paid by businesses, to help them find suitable cars to advertise on.

Once you find a reputable business, you will simply fill out an app, as with most gigs. It will generally ask you a number of questions, like what kind of car you drive, how often you drive, and where you do most of your driving. These details play a huge role in whether or not you are suitable for the job.

Think of it this way. If you want to advertise your brand new bicycle repair shop, do you think you would have more luck advertising in downtown, near the local park? Or do you think you would have more luck finding customers out in the country, where the bike traffic is sparse?

You would definitely have more potential customers who frequent the park on their bikes, than in the quiet farmlands.

So keep in mind signing up yourself up for advertisements will not automatically land you some artwork for your car. Most companies, if not all, look for particular criteria in their applicants.

However, if you are chosen, you will likely have to sign a contract, stating details such as how long you will be required to keep the ad on your car. Then you will head down to the auto wrapping shop. After leaving, you will have logos on your car, and carry on life as normal!

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How to avoid scams

When it comes to making easy money, there are tons and tons of scams out there. Especially when it comes to car wrapping advertisements.

I certainly do not want you to fall victim to any scams, so let me lay it out for you.

To avoid scams, make sure that the websites you apply to have actual contact information. A real phone number, a legit email address, and maybe even a physical address, for example.

Also, know that a legitimate company will never send you a check, and then ask you to wire part of it elsewhere. Never. Ever! The Western Union check scam is a prime example.

Western Union check scam

The Western Union check scam is incredibly common. It’s a scam in which the company you sign up for tells you that your car is perfect for a Tropicana orange juice ad. The supposed company will send you a check for a large sum. For this example, let’s just say it is a $1,000 check. They will tell you to wire $400 to a car wrapping company, and the remaining $600 can be deposited into your own account, as your payment. But what you don’t realize is that the $1,000 check was bogus. Once you realize the check has bounced, it will be too late, as you will have likely already wired money to get your car wrapped, and possibly spent your “earnings.”

If you are still a little hesitant on how to spot a scam check it out! Here are some great resources on how to spot scams, and what to do, should you find out that you have been scammed. Take a look, and be sure to read the comments at the end. Some of them may sound quite similar to what you may be experiencing in your car wrapping advertising adventure.

• This article was written by a consumer education specialist, for the Federal Trade Commission, and tells you what you need to know about how to spot a scam.
• If it’s already too late, and you think you have been scammed, use the Federal Trade Commission’s complaint assistant. It will guide you through the steps on how to report fraud.

Get paid to advertise on your car

So now that you have a pretty good idea on car wrapping ads, where can you find legit companies who will actually pay you to drive for money? Right here, silly! Here are a few companies who will pay you, simply for living your own life. Oh, and using your car as an advertisement, of course!

#1. Carvertise

As a company with an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, Carvertise is definitely a site you want to check out.

They do require you to drive at least 30 miles every day, have a clean driving record, and that your car (2008 model or newer) has an original factory paint job.

From there, the rest is easy. Just fill out the driver’s form, which includes details about your car, your home, and current states, and whether or not you are a rideshare passenger.

If you are matched with a campaign, wrapping your car can take as little as 30 minutes. Though if you are going to have a full wrap, expect it to take anywhere from 6-10 hours.

While some campaigns will pay you up to $200 per month to advertise, most of them will pay you $100 month. But there is potential to earn even more! You can earn an additional $30 per hour if you park your car in a certain place, during certain hours. Score!

Also, there is no need to mess with transferring money from PayPal, as your earnings will get directly deposited into your own bank account once a month.

#2. Wrapify

Signing up at Wrapify is super easy, and best of all, free! There are zero upfront costs!

Just download the app to your phone, and once you are signed up, be sure to have the app on anytime you are commuting. Once you have driven a certain number of miles, you will then be eligible to get matched with an advertiser.

You pay will be based on how many miles you log, as well as what kind of wrap coverage you have on your vehicle. If you have lite, or partial coverage you can expect to earn approximately $196-$280 each month. If the wrap fully covers your car, you can earn even more, at around $264-$452 per month!

As if that already doesn’t sound amazing, Wrapify will allow their drivers to earn bonus cash! All the driver has to do is drive around particular area, or park their car in a designated zone, at a certain time, when the advertiser sends a notification.

#3. Sticker Ride

Sticker Ride is an app that is available in many countries, all around the world. Instead of having your car wrapped with an advertisement, you will instead have ad stickers applied to your vehicle.

The amount of money you can earn with sticker ride depends on which campaigns you are chosen for, as well as the miles you log. You will earn points for your mileage, which can then be converted into actual money.

Additional points and earnings can also be accumulated by participating in various tasks during your campaign. A task could be as simple as taking a photo of your car in a popular location.

#4. Free Car Media

Are you turned off by the thought of having to drive your car somewhere, and wait while it gets wrapped? A majority of the campaigns at Free Car Media are rear window advertisements, right now. In fact, you can even put the decal on yourself! Just follow their simple directions, and voila!

Rear windows do not provide much space for advertising, so the pay for this type of ad is only about $50 per month.

If you happen to get selected for a campaign that will require your car to be wrapped, you can expect to make up to $400 per month. Some campaigns even run for 2 years!

#5. AdsToGo

The signup process at AdsToGo is super easy! Just fill out the info, and submit. However, AdsToGo is based in Canada, so you need not to apply, if you live elsewhere.

#6. Car Wraps

If you are looking for an advertising gig in Canada, contact the folks at Car Wraps.

This reputable company works with many people and companies, who want to wrap their cars. They may have current clients who wish to have others promote their business. Shoot them a quick email to see if there are any current opportunities.

#7. Ads2Go

When signing up with Ads2Go (US based, not Canadian!), be sure to fill out, and submit BOTH pages of the applications. The first page is general information about both you and your vehicle. Page two is all about your current employment, as well as insurance information.

The pay here is a little on the lower side, at about $50 per month. But your car will not be wrapped. Instead, the advertisements will be in the form of small signs!

Additional ways to find advertisements

Unfortunately, applying to have your car wrapped does not mean a campaign will land in your lap right away. You want to apply to as many legit sites as you can. But that isn’t the only way to find real car wrapping gigs.

Hunt down the sign making businesses in your area. Then give them a quick call, or stop by and have a chat with their associates. Don’t be afraid to ask if any of their clients are looking for anyone to promote their business. The worst they can say is, “No.” However, you will not know if you do not ask.

Also, consider checking out Craigslist. Small businesses have an easier time advertising there, as it will not cost them anything. Just be wary of possible scams, while you search. If it sounds too good to be true, it likely is.

Final thoughts

Car wrap advertising is in no way a primary source of income. It is, however, an incredibly easy way to earn money, without having to put in any extra work.

If you live in a big city, or do a lot of driving, you are most likely to get accepted for an advertising campaign. But don’t expect it to happen right away. There are a lot more people looking to make some extra money by having their cars wrapped, than there are businesses looking to wrap your car.