Questions and answers
Everything drivers and advertisers ask us regularly. If something is missing, write to info@ads-on-cars.com.
About Ads on Cars
What is Ads on Cars?
A platform for drivers who want to earn something on the side with advertising on their car. We bring together two sides who have had a hard time finding each other: drivers with unused space, and businesses who want to advertise locally, from gyms and tradespeople to insurers and retailers. So the advert on your car is never ours; it always belongs to an advertiser.
Who advertises on my car?
You decide. You see the campaign with the company, the product, the term and the payment before you apply. Anything you do not like, you leave.
Signing up and costs
Is registration really free?
Yes. Registration, your vehicle profile and access to the platform cost nothing. On the free plan you see one released campaign and can apply to it. With Pro you see every campaign, can apply to all of them, and can upload photos of your car.
What does Pro cost?
A fixed yearly amount, shown on the pricing page, or once, as Lifetime, with no renewal. Nothing else is added.
Are there hidden costs?
No. There is exactly one price for drivers, and it is on the pricing page. Film, fitting and removal are paid by the advertiser; we keep nothing of your payment. How to recognise serious providers is on the page about trust.
Your car and what is required
Which cars are suitable?
From a city car through estates and SUVs to vans and pick-ups. What matters is good cosmetic condition. You state the condition yourself when you sign up, and many campaigns set a minimum for it. The vehicle check tells you in seven questions whether your car qualifies.
What do I need to qualify?
There is no single bar to clear. Each campaign brings its own criteria: vehicle type, colour, condition, annual mileage, region, and whether the car is garaged. Your profile is matched against those. The more complete it is, the more campaigns you come into question for.
Can I register more than one car?
No, one car per account. If you have two, you need two accounts with different email addresses.
Can I register a trailer?
No, we only place advertising on cars. Vans and minibuses are fine; trailers are not.
Earnings
How much can I earn?
It depends on the campaign, your region and how much you drive. Drivers typically earn between ÂŁ45 and ÂŁ350 a month. The exact amount is shown on each campaign before you apply. What each surface pays is on the earnings page.
What decides the amount?
Three things: which company is advertising and what it spends per car, which surfaces of your car are covered, whether that is the rear window, doors, bonnet or a full wrap, and how long the campaign runs.
Can I advertise for several companies at once?
You can apply to several campaigns. Whether your car ends up carrying one advertiser exclusively depends on the campaign. Many advertisers care about that. What applies is set out in the campaign's agreement.
Do I have to pay tax on it?
In the UK, money for advertising on your private car is miscellaneous income. The trading allowance usually covers the first ÂŁ1,000 a tax year; above that you may have to report it to HMRC through Self Assessment. In Germany, Austria and Switzerland different rules apply. This is not tax advice; an accountant or your tax office can tell you what applies in your case.
How and when do I get paid?
By us, monthly, for campaigns created with a cost overview, which is every new campaign. The advertiser pays Ads on Cars and we pay you: for each month the advert was on your car and your monthly proof is in, by the 15th of the following month to the account you registered. We keep nothing of your payment; the 15 % service fee is on top and paid by the advertiser. If their payment fails, we pause the campaign and tell you; what you earned until then remains owed to you (§ 9 of the terms). For older campaigns without a cost overview the advertiser pays you directly; that is stated on the campaign.
The wrap and the term
Will the advert damage my paint?
No. Only professional, residue-free high-performance films are used. Your original paint stays untouched.
Can I still use a car wash?
Yes. A professionally applied wrap is made for everyday use and is not harmed by a car wash. It needs no special care.
Who applies the wrap?
It depends on the surface. Rear window, bumper and number plate frames: we produce the film and post it to you with instructions, you apply it yourself, usually 7 to 14 days after acceptance. Doors, bonnet and full wrap: a specialist near you that we book for you, usually 14 to 28 days after acceptance, longer depending on workload. What applies to your campaign is stated on it before you apply. We also handle removal at the end; the advertiser pays for it.
How long does a campaign run?
Between one and twelve months. The term is shown on the campaign before you apply.
Do I have to accept every campaign?
You apply of your own accord, so there is nothing to accept. A campaign that does not suit you is one you simply pass over, with no effect on later placements.
Can I stop early?
Yes, with one month's notice to the end of a month. The film is then removed at the advertiser's cost. If your car is sold, stolen or damaged so that the advert is no longer visible, tell us straight away; payment then runs until the month of your report (§ 9 of the terms).
Do I have to prove anything? Photos, mileage, location?
No app, no tracking. After the wrap you upload four photos once: front, back, left, right. Then once a month a photo of the odometer with the reading and one of the car in everyday use. The advertiser may request one specific side per month, which you photograph within 48 hours. Two monthly readings give your mileage, which is how the campaign's minimum mileage is checked; nobody learns where you drove. What applies in case of a deviation is set out in the campaign agreement.
Who is my contract with?
The advertising agreement, meaning surface, artwork and term, is concluded between you and the advertiser once they accept your application. Everything practical runs through us: we produce the film, organise fitting and removal, bill the advertiser and pay you monthly. What applies if the film is damaged, if you leave early or if the advertiser does not pay is set out in § 9 of the terms, not in a contract you have to go looking for.
Your account and special cases
My car was sold, stolen or damaged. What now?
Tell us as early as possible and we inform the advertiser. Payment runs until the month of your report; after that your participation ends, at no cost to you as long as you have not damaged the film yourself. The earlier we know, the easier it is to find a solution.
How do I delete my account?
Under Profile, at the bottom, you will find “Delete account”. It takes effect immediately and cannot be undone. If a payment has been made on your account, we are legally required to keep invoice data; in that case write to us via Support and we will remove your personal data by hand.
I am a business. How do I advertise here?
You pick a surface, set how many vehicles and for how long, and see at once what it costs: production and fitting per vehicle, the monthly driver payment plus a 15 % service fee, removal at the end. We match suitable vehicles, you see every application with its vehicle profile and decide yourself. You only pay for vehicles that are placed. More on the page for businesses; you can sign up here.