VEHICHLE ADVERTISING - SMART OR NOT???

Kim, it has to be your 'style.' Wrapping or having my name, number and web site on the back or magnets is just not my 'style.' I have a company license plate and that's enough to keep me on my p's and q's when driving!

It works for some-- but we choose not to even put a sign of any sort of the car. Whatever works for the individual.

When I sold real estate I had car signs on my car and they were very effective.  I plan to add some type of adveristing to my next car.  As a home stager, I think it will be a great benefit to my business.

Hi Sue,

I recently got personalized license plates and I get stopped all the time just from that in parking lots.  I am looking into incorporating magnetic signs for the car in the spring.  This way they are removable.

HI Sue,

I had decals on my old car, and w/my new one I do not.  I've only gotten a few REAL clients from them, my teenagers HATE them, and I've had a few creepy issues w/having them on my car...

I would do the wrap over any magnet signs. Just a simple one in the back of your car. Just remember that you MUST obey all traffic rules... you are being watched :))

Sue, if your fleet has wrapped vehicles and it's uncomfortable for you, then don't do it.  It does work for me, but when my husband drives (rarely) I have to be on him about his aggressive driving habits. 

I've had magnets on my cars since I've started and they are a great way of advertising.  I get stopped all the time and get asked about staging.  I've also received several jobs from them, so I think they work great.  But you are correct about the downside, I just recently received a creepy email from someone that said I cut him off, even though I am a very courteous driver, I don't remember doing it and it wasn't a very nice email.  I hate to poin the finger, but I'm almost positive it was my husband - he's a very aggressive driver and I have to remind him that he represents my company.  So far, the good have outweighed the bad.  I would still recommend it, but remember to be a nice driver out there.

I think it is a choice for each individual.  Personally, I am not a fan of the look that wrap gives so i would choose to not do it.  I also do not use the magnet....though I am sure you would meet many people who want to ask about your services.  Privacy is double-edged at times....and your time is valuable as well.  Pro-personal choice...and keep it classy!

I have removable window decals for my car - removable because when my husband takes the LR3 ("my" car) 4 wheeling, he can't see out the back window and has to remove it anyway ;).  It does make me mind my p's & q's a little more when driving though.

I have magnets on each side of the car and it has helped to generate a few leads and one job.  I only paid $30 for them from Vistaprint so it was well worth the money.  I get asked about them a lot and it's a great conversation starter and I often see people at red lights reading them and writing down my number.   The good thing about the magnets is I can take them off whenever I like so when my husband I have date night, they are easily removable and I'm off the clock.