How to Get Paid to Advertise on Your Car: 5 Legit Companies

Car wrap advertising is when a company pays someone to have a vinyl adhesive applied to their car that advertises a certain product or the company itself. This turns the car into a moving billboard that hundreds of people will see as the owner drives it around.

There are multiple types of car advertisements that companies pay for:

• Window sticker
• Decal
• Partial wrap
• Full wrap

Stickers and decals are obviously less intrusive for the driver, as they’re smaller and go on the rear window, bumper, or panels of the car. Partial wraps, on the other hand, are applied across an entire side panel, while full wraps cover the car from headlight to bumper.

Car wrap advertising is a legitimate way to make extra money. However, it has also become a hotbed for scammers and fraudulent activity, so if you want to join the ranks of drivers who get paid to place advertisements on their cars, you need to do so carefully.

The key is to only work with reputable companies. Of course, in the beginning, it can be hard to tell whether a company is reputable or not.

Be sure to do thorough research and read reviews before you commit to a relationship with any company, and bear these tips in mind:

• Don’t pay any upfront or removal fees; legitimate companies don’t charge these
• Work for companies that require car insurance
• Check out a company’s customer service reputation
• Don’t believe anyone offering Coca Cola stickers—this is a proven scam
• Don’t give up your Social Security number, and stop communicating with anyone who asks for it
• Watch out for too-good-to-be-true offers (you can expect to be paid $100–$300 per month; companies offering hundreds of dollars a week are not legit)
• Only accept direct deposits; fraudulent checks are a common car wrap scam

You can absolutely make money by allowing companies to advertise on your car. But don’t expect to get rich—this is merely a way to supplement your income and take the edge off the expense of driving.

How much you can make will depend on factors like where you’re located, how much you drive, and whether you drive for commercial purposes. For example, people who drive for rideshare services tend to make more through car advertising.

As mentioned, the average person can expect to make between $100–$300 per month through car wrap advertising.

If you’re a bit intimidated at the thought of figuring out which car wrapping companies in your area are legit, don’t worry. We’ve compiled a list of major companies below.

Learn about their vehicle and driver requirements and what actual users say their pros and cons are.

1. Wrapify

One of the most popular car wrap services, Wrapify is an app that allows you to earn money based on how much of your car you’re willing to have wrapped and how much you drive. For example, the site estimates the monthly earnings for 180-degree wrap coverage between $180–$280, while 360-degree wrap coverage is estimated to earn you $260–$450 a month.

The company boasts an easy three-step process:

1. Download the app on Google Play or the App Store
2. Submit your profile
3. Field offers for advertisements

Requirements

• Be 21 years or older
• Pass a background check
• Car must be a model 2008 or newer
• Car cannot have severe body or paint damage
• Can cannot have a roof rack or hitch rack

Pros & cons of Wrapify

2. Carvertise

Carvertise is another popular name in car wrapping. Beginning to advertise with them is a three-step process:

1. Submit an application that details your car and driving habits
2. Match with potential advertisers who like your profile
3. Accept an offer and get the wrap installed

The installation is free and done by professionals (something you should look for in whatever car-wrap company you choose to work with).

Carvertise has a unique payout program. While there’s a baseline pay of $100 per month, there are ways to earn more during each campaign, like parking in certain places at certain times.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Have a clean driving record and background check
• Car must be from 2009 or newer
• Must drive 30 miles or more per day
• Car must have original factory finish paint job

Pros & cons of Carvertise

3. Nickelytics

Nickelytics is yet another app that boasts a (you guessed it) three-step process for getting paid to advertise on your car:

1. Download the app on Google Play or the App Store
2. Activate the app while you’re on the road, so they can use your routes and driving habits to match you with advertisers
3. Accept a campaign and have the wrap installed

With Nickelytics, you can choose between having the wrap installed professionally or installing it yourself. But don’t worry—professional installation is still free.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Have a clean driving record
• Car must be 10 years old or newer
• Must drive at least 30 miles per day, 150 per week, and 900 per month
• Car cannot have substantial paint or body damage

Pros & cons of Nickelytics

4. Stickr

Stickr is a little different than the others on this list. It offers the least invasive advertising, as you’ll be asked to place see-through decals on your car rather than getting the body of your vehicle wrapped. The decals are small enough that you can install them yourself.

The downside is that this company does cost money—but not the way that scams do. You put down a $10 deposit each month for your decal. Once you place it, you send photo proof and get your $10 deposit back.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older

Pros & cons of Stickr

5. StickerRide

Like Stickr, StickerRide offers less obtrusive advertising on your car. Instead of full or partial wraps, they install stickers on your car for each campaign. Here are the steps to get started:

• Download the app on Google Play or the App Store and register your car
• Choose a campaign and apply
• Visit one of their tuning locations to have your stickers installed
• Launch the app before you start driving

In addition to earning based on the miles you drive, you can also participate in “side quests” that pad your income for a campaign.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Campaign criteria varies

Pros & cons

You should be reasonably safe if you pick any of these platforms, but keep your wits about you, and always be on the lookout for any damage to your vehicle.

Wrapping your car isn’t a completely effortless side hustle, but once you get it going, it can be a very easy and consistent source of passive income.