Do you want to get a brand new car without spending a dime? I'm sure that this sounds like a great idea! But, who would be willing to give you a free car? You would be surprised to know that there are a few companies that give away free cars in exchange for advertising. The concept is simple. Not every company is willing to use billboards to reach their audience. Some companies find this advertising medium to be too expensive or too impersonal. That's why, they prefer using drivers in order to gain more exposure for their products.
In short, you have to agree to drive a vehicle that displays an ad for a product or service and sign a contact with a certain company. In most cases the contract will not be with the company selling the product or service, but with the advertising agency hired by them. Contracts may vary in length, but in general they last about 3 to 5 years.
In most cases, you don't get to pick the advertiser, but you may refuse the offer, if the product goes against your moral values (like in the case of cigarettes or alcohol ). The product they may ask you to promote can be practically anything, like a cell phone service or a new restaurant in your town.
The car wrap will be an easily-removable vinyl film that contains an attractive graphic, so you won't be ashamed to be seen in it. There are many types of ads to choose from, like the ones that cover the entire vehicle or others that only cover a part of the automobile, like the rear windows.
The problem is that there are many more people interested in this program than the available spots. In order to increase your chances of getting accepted, you need to meet certain requirements:
You must be over 18 years of age.
You must have a clean driving record with no traffic violations.
You must live in a highly populated area, in order to help the company gain as much publicity as possible.
You must agree to drive a minimum amount of miles every month (at least 400 miles) and park your car where it can be easily seen.
So, what happens if you already own a vehicle and are not interested in getting another one? The great thing about these companies is that they also offer "get paid to drive" programs. In this case, they can pay you from $400 to $2000 per month in order to advertise their products on your existing vehicle.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
How to Get a Free Car
Would you like a free car? Well, who wouldn't! But, is this actually possible? The answer is yes! Certain advertising companies offer free vehicles to drivers who are willing to help them increase their exposure to the general public. The auto wrap is different than typical advertising and offers a unique and cost effective way for the company to get its brand name out there.
If you live in a capital city of US, Great Britain and certain European countries, then you are the ideal candidate. Of course, you also have to own a full driver's licence, and have a good driving record. Another thing that these companies usually ask from you is to drive a minimum amount of miles per month. This amount could be from 400 to 800 miles and don't believe that you can simply lie about it. The company may decide to check your mileage odometer to verify that you are telling the truth and if you aren't, you may be disqualified. If you do get accepted, your only expenses will be some money for gas and car insurance.
Does this sound to good to be true?
Well, the truth is that there are a few downsides:
New cars may not be readily available, so you might need to wait a few weeks. Also you may not be able to get the model of your choice. However, usually there is enough variety for you to find something that you really like.
You don't always get to pick what kind of product you want to promote or how big the ad that goes with the car is going to be. In the case that you are not happy with the product, you can turn down the offer and wait for something better to come along.
The car won't really belong to you. It will belong to the advertising company. After the end of the contract (usually 5 years) you will be asked to either give the car back or renew the contract.
The ad will stay on your vehicle day and night for 7 days a week, without you having the right to remove it. This means that you must be prepared to drive a vehicle wrapped in advertisement everywhere you go - to work, to school, to weddings, to funerals etc.
The competition for getting a free car is very fierce, and in some cases you may need to wait for a couple of months, before you get accepted into this program.
If you live in a capital city of US, Great Britain and certain European countries, then you are the ideal candidate. Of course, you also have to own a full driver's licence, and have a good driving record. Another thing that these companies usually ask from you is to drive a minimum amount of miles per month. This amount could be from 400 to 800 miles and don't believe that you can simply lie about it. The company may decide to check your mileage odometer to verify that you are telling the truth and if you aren't, you may be disqualified. If you do get accepted, your only expenses will be some money for gas and car insurance.
Does this sound to good to be true?
Well, the truth is that there are a few downsides:
New cars may not be readily available, so you might need to wait a few weeks. Also you may not be able to get the model of your choice. However, usually there is enough variety for you to find something that you really like.
You don't always get to pick what kind of product you want to promote or how big the ad that goes with the car is going to be. In the case that you are not happy with the product, you can turn down the offer and wait for something better to come along.
The car won't really belong to you. It will belong to the advertising company. After the end of the contract (usually 5 years) you will be asked to either give the car back or renew the contract.
The ad will stay on your vehicle day and night for 7 days a week, without you having the right to remove it. This means that you must be prepared to drive a vehicle wrapped in advertisement everywhere you go - to work, to school, to weddings, to funerals etc.
The competition for getting a free car is very fierce, and in some cases you may need to wait for a couple of months, before you get accepted into this program.
How to Make Money With Your Car
As the cost of living continues to soar, more and more people realise that what they make from their regular jobs is not enough. If you are looking for ways to earn an extra income, then car advertising may be the best solution for you.
car wraps is a great way for a company to get lots of exposure, without spending much money on advertising. The auto wraps are usually very colorful and attract lots of attention. A car wrapped in advertisements can be seen by thousands of people in a single day. Especially people, who are stuck in traffic, will certainly see the wrapped vehicle alongside them.
Drivers are paid on average $700 to $900 per month to have their own car fitted with the wrap. Some companies also offer free cars (wrapped in ads) to people who agree to help them gain more publicity.
If you are interested in participating in the "get-paid-to-drive" programs, here are a few requirements that you need to be aware of:
You have to be over 18 years old and be a licensed driver.
The companies usually choose drivers who live in high-traffic, urban areas. This means that if you live in a small town, it might be more difficult to get accepted. However, if you travel a lot they might make an exception.
Your chances of getting selected can vary depending upon the target demographic the companies want to reach. For example, if the company wants to target college students, it might select a candidate who is a college student himself or lives near college campuses.
Getting lots of speeding tickets, being involved in accidents or being accused of reckless driving can get your contract revoked.
You will have to agree to drive a set number of miles per month in your given area (usually about 400 miles) and park the vehicle where it can be seen by many people.
You have to keep the car clean and well maintained. If something happens to the automobile or if the ad becomes damaged, you must report it to the company.
If you have points on your driving licence or if you haven't had your licence for very long, your chances of getting selected are rather slim.
Some companies will state in the contract that you must answer questions about the product, if someone asks you.
Certain companies may even want to install GPS on your car, in order to know how many miles you drive each month. However, you can find companies that don't use this tactic.
car wraps is a great way for a company to get lots of exposure, without spending much money on advertising. The auto wraps are usually very colorful and attract lots of attention. A car wrapped in advertisements can be seen by thousands of people in a single day. Especially people, who are stuck in traffic, will certainly see the wrapped vehicle alongside them.
Drivers are paid on average $700 to $900 per month to have their own car fitted with the wrap. Some companies also offer free cars (wrapped in ads) to people who agree to help them gain more publicity.
If you are interested in participating in the "get-paid-to-drive" programs, here are a few requirements that you need to be aware of:
You have to be over 18 years old and be a licensed driver.
The companies usually choose drivers who live in high-traffic, urban areas. This means that if you live in a small town, it might be more difficult to get accepted. However, if you travel a lot they might make an exception.
Your chances of getting selected can vary depending upon the target demographic the companies want to reach. For example, if the company wants to target college students, it might select a candidate who is a college student himself or lives near college campuses.
Getting lots of speeding tickets, being involved in accidents or being accused of reckless driving can get your contract revoked.
You will have to agree to drive a set number of miles per month in your given area (usually about 400 miles) and park the vehicle where it can be seen by many people.
You have to keep the car clean and well maintained. If something happens to the automobile or if the ad becomes damaged, you must report it to the company.
If you have points on your driving licence or if you haven't had your licence for very long, your chances of getting selected are rather slim.
Some companies will state in the contract that you must answer questions about the product, if someone asks you.
Certain companies may even want to install GPS on your car, in order to know how many miles you drive each month. However, you can find companies that don't use this tactic.
Learn How to Drive a Car With Manual Transmission 2
But, given the car didn't stall; driving is fairly simple at this point. Just like driving an automatic, depress the gas in order to gain speed. Once the car reaches the point where it seems to need a little more power, remove the foot from the gas pedal, push in the clutch, and switch the stick into the next gear. Let the clutch out while concurrently pressing the gas. Generally, the best time to shift the car up to the next level is at about 3000 rpm's. When it is time to slow down, the car can be stopped at any time by pressing the brakes. But, there will be a point where the car will want to be shifted to neutral in order to stop, otherwise it will stall and require to be restarted.
Driving a manual transmission is more about learning the principle of how to use the different parts. Once that is understood, getting the hang of it is just a matter of practicing in safe environments. It will not be long before driving the car is second nature, just like riding a bike.
Copyright (c) 2010 by Hellen Krotsova
Hellen had a really difficult experience trying to learn how to drive a car with manual gear shifting. However, she finally did it and now she is a proud owner of a manual transmission sports car. So, if you are still a beginner willing to discover more about the real secrets of driving you should check her website. Hellen has been recently writing about how to safely drive a car. Highly recommended content folks!
Driving a manual transmission is more about learning the principle of how to use the different parts. Once that is understood, getting the hang of it is just a matter of practicing in safe environments. It will not be long before driving the car is second nature, just like riding a bike.
Copyright (c) 2010 by Hellen Krotsova
Hellen had a really difficult experience trying to learn how to drive a car with manual gear shifting. However, she finally did it and now she is a proud owner of a manual transmission sports car. So, if you are still a beginner willing to discover more about the real secrets of driving you should check her website. Hellen has been recently writing about how to safely drive a car. Highly recommended content folks!
Learn How to Drive a Car With Manual Transmission
Learning how to drive a car with a manual transmission is tricky at first, but will become natural just like riding a bike. Getting accustomed to the physical feel of the stick shift, the brakes, and the clutch is mandatory when you are first learning how to drive. The mind needs to be trained to use the left foot while driving; this is essential in order to depress the clutch for shifting. A driver that is accustomed driving an automatic transmission type car will find driving with two feet strange and uncomfortable, because it is natural to rest the left foot while driving.
Learning how to drive a manual itself is confusing as well to the new learner. Sitting in park in a neutral place like a parking lot and practicing shifting from first to second and second to third, and so forth, is the best bet for learning the structure of the stick shift. The driver needs to practice pushing the clutch in while shifting gears is essential to learning how to drive a manual car. Eventually, clutching will become second nature as well. Once a person has a handle on how the clutch and the stick shift function together, it is time to hit the road.
Starting a manual transmission requires putting the car in neutral, depressing the clutch and turning the ignition. The emergency brake must be disengaged at this point in time if not before. The car should be put in first gear or reverse to start out, and then let up off of the clutch slowly. Some cars will want the gas to be pressed on a bit to start moving, and others will start driving as soon as the clutch is loosened. Removing the foot off the clutch too fast will result in a stalled car, and then the whole process must be started again. Getting familiar with the car is all part of driving any car, not just the manual style cars.
Learning how to drive a manual itself is confusing as well to the new learner. Sitting in park in a neutral place like a parking lot and practicing shifting from first to second and second to third, and so forth, is the best bet for learning the structure of the stick shift. The driver needs to practice pushing the clutch in while shifting gears is essential to learning how to drive a manual car. Eventually, clutching will become second nature as well. Once a person has a handle on how the clutch and the stick shift function together, it is time to hit the road.
Starting a manual transmission requires putting the car in neutral, depressing the clutch and turning the ignition. The emergency brake must be disengaged at this point in time if not before. The car should be put in first gear or reverse to start out, and then let up off of the clutch slowly. Some cars will want the gas to be pressed on a bit to start moving, and others will start driving as soon as the clutch is loosened. Removing the foot off the clutch too fast will result in a stalled car, and then the whole process must be started again. Getting familiar with the car is all part of driving any car, not just the manual style cars.
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