DailyLunatic
Elio Addict
OK, first off, there are a lot of scams out there. Read and understand everything you are doing...
The Elio is a budget car, and attracts... Cheap.... <ahem> budget minded individuals. If you are lucky, you can have someone else make your Elio car payments... How cool is that!
I was talking with a co-worker the other day about my Elio & Wraps and he mentioned that I should look into advertising with my Elio. I was unaware, but there are apparently companies that will pay you to allow them to wrap your car with their advertising. Like a driving billboard.
I looked into it and, while I may not be the ideal driver, someone on here may benefit.
A google search of the terms "advertising on your car" pulled up several as well as a few sites that addressed issues related to it.
The Better Business Bureau had a few warnings worth reading.
WikiHow had a glowing opinion.
...and a site called I've Tried That had a darker take on it.
Most of the sites I've investigated want drivers that:
Have large or interesting cars. (Elio should fit this)
Live in high population areas. (some wanted "Live & Work in High Traffic areas")
Drive more that X Miles per day (varies, but most are around 25miles/day)
Age/Criminal record/car condition/etc.
Because of the chance of Scam, and the fact that I am Schultz (I know noth-THING!) I will not recommend any specific companies. But I will offer this advice: 1) I am personally wary of sites that want SSN up front. 2) BBB warns of Scams that send you a large lump check then want you to send Cashiers or MO to other companies. Stay away from these. Read the fine print. The check may "not" be good and now you have sent out your money. 3) You don't want to sign up for anything that makes you liable for the installation charges. read the fine print. 4) Stay away from anyone that wants your money, up front. I've seen a couple that wanted a $15 application fee, or membership fee to get a list of companies. Red Flag anyone?
All that said, they are not ALL scammers. I'm going to sign up for one and see what happens. I feel that my driving habits (less than 11 miles / day) and my work location (industrial area) make me less than the ideal candidate, and are going to put me out of the running, but like they say, "Of course the game is rigged, but you cant win if you don't enter..."
Does anyone have any personal knowledge one way or the other on this?
-sterling
The Elio is a budget car, and attracts... Cheap.... <ahem> budget minded individuals. If you are lucky, you can have someone else make your Elio car payments... How cool is that!
I was talking with a co-worker the other day about my Elio & Wraps and he mentioned that I should look into advertising with my Elio. I was unaware, but there are apparently companies that will pay you to allow them to wrap your car with their advertising. Like a driving billboard.
I looked into it and, while I may not be the ideal driver, someone on here may benefit.
A google search of the terms "advertising on your car" pulled up several as well as a few sites that addressed issues related to it.
The Better Business Bureau had a few warnings worth reading.
WikiHow had a glowing opinion.
...and a site called I've Tried That had a darker take on it.
Most of the sites I've investigated want drivers that:
Have large or interesting cars. (Elio should fit this)
Live in high population areas. (some wanted "Live & Work in High Traffic areas")
Drive more that X Miles per day (varies, but most are around 25miles/day)
Age/Criminal record/car condition/etc.
Because of the chance of Scam, and the fact that I am Schultz (I know noth-THING!) I will not recommend any specific companies. But I will offer this advice: 1) I am personally wary of sites that want SSN up front. 2) BBB warns of Scams that send you a large lump check then want you to send Cashiers or MO to other companies. Stay away from these. Read the fine print. The check may "not" be good and now you have sent out your money. 3) You don't want to sign up for anything that makes you liable for the installation charges. read the fine print. 4) Stay away from anyone that wants your money, up front. I've seen a couple that wanted a $15 application fee, or membership fee to get a list of companies. Red Flag anyone?
All that said, they are not ALL scammers. I'm going to sign up for one and see what happens. I feel that my driving habits (less than 11 miles / day) and my work location (industrial area) make me less than the ideal candidate, and are going to put me out of the running, but like they say, "Of course the game is rigged, but you cant win if you don't enter..."
Does anyone have any personal knowledge one way or the other on this?
-sterling