What: Wrapify pays you to wrap your car with advertising and then just drive as usual, earning between $174 and $450 per month
Expected pay: $174 to $452 per month (estimate)
Husl$core: $$$$
Where: National
Requirements:
- Be 21 years old or older;
- have an iPhone or Android;
- a good-condition car, model year 2010 or newer;
- a clean driving record
Review:
Wrapify is a hybrid between renting out your car — or space on your car — and driving for a living. To clarify, Wrapify works with advertisers that want rolling billboards. They rent out the space on your car and pay you to drive as usual. But you’re more likely to get a gig — and earn more — if you have a long commute or drive for a living with ride share operations like Uber and Lyft or delivery services, such as DoorDash and GrubHub. The site pays drivers based on mileage (although there are some limits). So, a longer drive means their billboard (your car) will get more eyeballs and they’ll pay you more.Â
Whether or not you can get a gig is going to depend on where you live, where you commute and whether the company has an advertiser interested in your area and model of car. Â If they choose you, your payment depends on whether you wrap just a panel, a portion, or the whole car, as well as how much and where you drive.
They don’t send checksÂ
If there’s a promotion in your area, you’ll be notified about what it is and get the opportunity to accept or decline. Assuming that you accept, they’ll have you clean your car right before your wrap appointment. Their company will then wrap your car (and even pay for an Uber to get to and from the wrapping facility). Be aware that they do not send you a check to have the car wrapped. They pay the wrapping company directly. (See our fraud warning below.)
Campaigns can last for one to six months, so it’s not a full-time gig. While some complain it takes a while to get a campaign, those who have done it are largely positive about the experience.
Want to try Wrapify?
Here’s a direct link to where you can sign up.
Other recommendationsÂ
Two years ago, there were at least three other companies in this space that each worked with different advertisers. But when advertising dollars dried up during the pandemic, several firms folded. And a few of their replacements appear to be scam operations that want you to send them money for a “deposit” for their advertising banners. Don’t do that.Â
The one legitimate competitor still in the market is Carvertise, which pays a flat monthly fee, but also offers bonuses to new drivers and occasional promotions to help drivers earn more. Our recommendation is to sign up with both companies and see who offers you a gig first.
Also, since you’re looking a ways to leverage assets you already own, we’d also suggest you take a look at our blog post 8 Ways to Profit by Renting Your Stuff.Â
Beware of fraud
One more caution: An increasingly popular scam involves crooks pretending to work for this company (or one of its competitors), promising huge pay-outs to consumers who sign up. They then send these same consumers big checks in advance of their booking, telling the car-owner to deposit the whole amount and pay for the wrap — and themselves — with the money.Â
This is a fake check scam. And by the time your bank discovers the forgery, the crook will be long gone and you will be on the hook for the entire amount of the fake check. DO NOT DEPOSIT these checks. Legitimate companies — including Carvertise and Wrapify — do not expect you to be their payment intermediary. For more about this con, check out this story at CBS News and our blog post Side Hustlers get roped into fake check scams.
If you fall for this con, it can cost you thousands of dollars.Â
What their car-owners say: (from the Better Business Bureau)
I have been driving for Wrapify since 2018. The customer service dept responds quickly. The places they send you to get your car wrapped are professional. The Swarms are fun seeing the other cars that had been wrapped all driving around in the same location. This gig is great for making extra money. I mean you gotta drive somewhere everyday right? Might as well get paid for it.
Driving my first campaign and I have been very happy with them. Pay is bi weekly through direct deposit and in addition to your weekly miles driven in the campaign zone, they also offer SWARM events where you can earn bonuses on top of that. They are also easy to contact and quick to respond. All in all, it was a great side hustle to make some easy $$. Would 100% drive with them again.
One blogger, did multiple posts about his experiences with two different campaigns. If you’re considering this, it’s worth checking out. The short version is summed up in the comment below, but it also links to the series.Â
Overall, I had a great first campaign experience.Â
- Updated 12/14/2020
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Hi, download the application last year near the month of July and I’m still waiting for a campaign. I think that this company does not have the professional level or the ability to hire new drivers because they do not have a job.
They have zero customer service, they do not answer calls or messages, they scam miles big time not worth it plus you lose a whole day allowing the wrap installation
Not worth it
This is the biggest scam ever
I have a PT cruiser 2007 just under the line for most companies it’s high profile I think and not a new paint job is there any hope at this game ?
Hi, im a full time rideshare driver in Austin and the Dalls area. I average at least 10,000 impressions a day and im trying to understand how $400 a month is a fair monthly wage.
Lol, they’re paying you for your drive to work or wherever. It’s not a job.
I was hired to wrap my car for the San Diego Padres this year and I had a blast doing it. I had a great time and actually got paid to do so.
Wrapify does not send checks. They send you to get your car wrapped first. Their campaigns are legit. I agree that whoever is sending out checks isn’t with Wrapify.
I almost got scammed by someone claiming to be from wrapify. They sent me a check For $2490.00 with a letter telling me what to do next. They told me to deposit the check through my bank account keep 500.00 for my first weeks pay, and when I get the date and time to get car wrapped, give tech the remaining balance. I called to have check verified and they verifiably told me that the check number had been cashed in March 2019 and the amount was only 300.00. So you no the rest of the story
I received a cashier’s check for the same thing. I was skeptical and wondered if it was a scam because I just received it via FedEx and wasn’t expecting it. I remembered signing up for something like this, but I didn’t think I would just receive a payment without being notified via email or by mail. The letter didn’t seem right to me. SMH…
I went through the same things. Signed up through Carvertise and I got two of the exact same checks, with instructions. I didn’t deposit though. These people are off the chain.
I have a little dent in my car but otherwise everything is great with my vehicle, can I still sign up for wrapify or is my car not deemed considerable or in good condition to be wrapped?
Well I’ve just received my scam check too.
$4,450! The letter tells me to cash and keep 500 and give the rest to the technician. Why would they pay the tech that much?
I was texted 3 weeks ago that the payment package was coming by FedEx.
It came thru U.S. Postal service.
Sophia Gilliam name is on the check.
Return address is :
Earnest Broadnax
1 E 2nd St.
New York NY 10003-8905
I applied with Wrapify after getting a notice by email or mail. They sent me a check for $1990.45 and instructed me to bank the check and and after clearing withdraw $1490.00 and go to post office and buy a postal money order for $1490.00 and use the $40 to mail the M.O overnight. This would leave $500 in my account which is my pay for 1st week or for 2 weeks.
When I inquired with my contact about the on-going pay during the 3 moth campaign he said it would be $500 biweekly. This is such an obvious scam. The bank approves the check for me as a courtesy. They advance the money. I shoulder the risk, not the bank. When in a week or a month they find the check is bad, they come after me. The real tip was the $500 biweekly.
Hey Ralph. This is a scam, but it’s not Wrapify that you’re dealing with. It’s a crook, who is trying to pretend they’re with Wrapify.
Just to let you know I followed thru with this and I got scammed. They sent me a check I deposited it got money orders like they asked come to find out the check was counter fit. I checked into the company on line and was contacted because they were needing someone in Oklahoma. I did what they asked to wind up over 4400.00 was scammed from me. I have had no luck getting anyone to answer my messages or contact me. BE VERY AWARE !!!!!
Sandra, I’m so sorry you got scammed. None of the car wrapping companies send you a check and ask you to reimburse them from it. This is a fake check scam that we warn about on our site. The check you got was not from Wrapify. It was from a con artist using their name.
Never, never, never agree to deposit a check in your account and send the sender a reimbursement “after the check clears.” This is ALWAYS a scam.
how do you know for sure you are dealing with the “true” wrapify?
You would sign up at their website. They would not pay you in advance. And you would never have to “reimburse” anyone out of your own funds.
Thank you everyone for your feedback, I was just about to sign up for Wrapfy.
I got a check for 3650 and was told to deposit it into my account and send the rest of the money to the technician to rap the car ..
I hope you didn’t do that…You know this is a fake check scam, right?
This is ABSOLUTELY NOT A SCAM, if you are talking Wrapify. I’ve been driving for a campaign for them for a few months; they ARE WHO THEY SAY!
But do verify that you’re dealing with Wrapify before you start. Wrapify will not send you a check before you start your campaign; they will not ask you to refund a portion of your payment. They will contact you about a specific job; arrange to get your car wrapped and pay the wrapping company directly; and pay you at the end of the job — SideHusl
Something seemed fishy about this from the very beginning. I decided to sign up because I could use the money. When I received the text message then an email. I felt as though I needed to speak with someone and do some research and found this forum!!!! I’m so glad that I followed my first mind.
Did they contact you by text message? How did it all work?
Wrapify was great for me. There were a few hiccups with the app not counting my mileage, but after working with customer service and remembering to force stop the app and reopen it, my problem was solved. The swarm opportunities were amazing. I made a few hundred dollars each month. It was fun fast and convenient. I recommend it to everyone. I can’t wait to sign up with a new campaign.
I applied in 2019 and got accepted for a campaign. I choose the Padres it was the San Diego Padres or Pluto Cable. My 2013 Fiat 500 Sport I must say took the prize it was adorable. The wrap was done professionally and on time in one day mind you. The take off procedure was just as easy if not easier. The best part was all the attention. I had grown men posing and asking for me to take their picture by the car. I participated in three driving campaigns where drivers met up and drove around creating a “swarm” in local San Diego areas. The swarms were fun, easy and paid well for the time (time flew by). The weekly check-ins were easy also. I took a photo of my car and just kept it clean as I normally would. The actual wrap was durable and looked amazing. I would recommend this for people who love cars, advertising and getting a check for doing little to nothing. It is a definite way to stretch your budget, save and meet people. I know there are a lot of scams out there I got lucky with this company. I actually did a commercial on YouTube for them called Driver Experiences. Check it out. I wish my other jobs would advertise with Wrapify. This is the way of the future and anyone can do it!
We had our Tesla Model 3 wrapped to support the California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project and electric cars. The wrap itself is beautiful, though it is not designed to be a long term product and has not adhered well in many higher stress locations. The rear window wrap had to be removed for the Tesla Model 3, because it completely blocked any view out the back.
We were not provided with the RF beacon until 3 days after the wrap was completed. Also, our vehicle was not properly coded as being wrapped until late the next day (I was given credit after the fact for that slip, so thanks).
Unfortunately, the Wrapify servers and app still have a long way to go in terms of accuracy. We drove into the Sacramento region hotspot several times, but did not receive credit. We also discovered that having both our smartphones logged in all the time causes great battery drain AND interferes with the gps tracking. We now have only one phone logged in and ONLY when the car is driven.
The accuracy is still lagging. At this point, 6 weeks into the 32 month program, we have logged only 546.49 miles according to Wrapify, but 877.4 miles according to my Tesla Model 3 odometer (this is only for miles within our campaign region). It is also difficult to figure out when tracking occurs by using the Wrapify website. As close as I am able to determine using their data online, the Wrapify servers are located in the south of Greenland (huh? Must be something wrong there).
Obviously Wrapify has some way to go to improve their tracking accuracy. I must mention, however, that I have had excellent phone and online conversations with Wrapify personnel who have worked hard to correct problems with our wrap experience. While I am discouraged that accuracy is lacking, I believe that it will improve over time, making the experience a much better one.
I would likely go through this again for the CVRP, but would make certain that all these issues were resolved before I was wrapped.
I enjoyed my time driving for Wrapify. They always paid me on time and always paid good, especially since I drove around anyway doing doordash. I would say it’s one of the best jobs I’ve ever had.
I’m doing door dash these days too, abs I was thinking about doing wrapify. Does your comment still hold up ?
Hello, I downloaded Wrapify and got a campaign within 2 weeks because I drove in the designated area that they needed for the campaign. I was earning $5.25 a day driving 25 35 miles a day. The most I received in a day was 9 dollars but that was one time. 90% of the time I got somewhere in the 5 dollar range. I was earning about 200 a month for the first month. The campaign continued and I noticed the money dropped. Wrapify did not tell me the campaign was continuing longer than the month I was told. I found out by someone else that was doing the same campaign. This tells me that wrapify employees do not have good communication with their drivers. It is really hard to actually get any of them to respond but making money while you drive your regular route is nice so you cannot be upset. You can be frustrated though. Definitely try it, but remember, it only works if they have a campaign for the area you are in. I have not gotten another campaign yet. And you have to consistently drive 50 miles in the area to qualify. dont go out of your way to do it. And remember after your campaign if they continue the campaign you will earn about 60% less than your initial campaign. This is from experience.
This company is awesome!! Its so easy!! I drive to work and basically get my miles in. So I’m getting paid to drive to my 9-5 . job. It basically makes my car payment for me. I just wish the campaigns would last longer or there would be more. I’m not ready to lose all my easy money that I’m making! Thanks wrapify!!!
This company is awesome!! Its so easy!! I drive to basically get my miles in. So I’m getting paid to drive any time I want . It basically makes my car payment for me. I just wish the campaigns would last longer or there would be more. I’m not ready to lose all my easy money that I’m making! Thanks wrapify
I want to drive my 2010 volvo with advertising. I’m researching the company’s and one is asking for 999 to subscribe. I forgot the name but is this a scam?” They say no money up front then ask for money. I have already been fooled with a check I deposited from red bull that I was supposed to keep 600 and the remainder is for the car wrap technician. Now I’m overdrawn beware all red bull has no campaygnes right now for drivers. How do I get paid to drive without being scammed
Tina, if they are asking you for money upfront, it is a scam. No debate about it. Don’t do it. Also, if they send you money and want cash back, it’s a scam. You already know the consequences of that one. If they are a legitimate company, they will contact you sometime AFTER you have signed up with them on their company site; they will tell you the advertiser that wants to use your car; the amount you’ll get each month; and where to go to get your car wrapped AT NO COST TO YOU. If there is any deviation from this legitimate formula, don’t do it.
I am currently in the waiting room, getting my car wrapped. No scams here. I did all the setup through the app. No checks in the mail and Wrapify has taken care if the car wrapping. The installers called me the day before to confirm my appointment and they were expecting me when I arrived.
Wrapify responded to questions within a day or two and they even were able to reschedule my wrap appointment when I was having car troubles and had to put my car in the shop for a few days.
It took several months to get this first campaign, so hang in there!
So can someone tell me what to do ? I got a check for 2550 and was told to keep 600 and send the Remaining of the balance back to them so I can get advisor to come decal my car!! It went something like this Lavionta Slatona, Am Brian Mullens for Red Ribbon Soda Drink. Thanks for wanting to advertise for Red Ribbon. This program runs for six(6) months which you can decide how long you wish to carry our logo. This is to notify you that you have been approved to have you car/truck/bike decal-ed by Red Ribbon at no cost. A start up payment (Cashier Check) is bound to be mailed out to the Name and Address provided. We implore you to you to re-confirm your readiness to work with us. Also confirm via text with ( I CONFIRM ). Thank you
Lavionta, that’s a scam. Do not cash their check or send them any “reimbursement.”
I received a check for 2850.00 supposedly for Dryer’s ice cream. I knew it was a scam when the fed ex return label was from IKEA. LMAO. The letter with the check is full of spelling errors and written by someone whose first language is not english. but just to get their hopes up i texted them. told them bank confirmed check was good to go and i sent the amount to the return address on the envelope but that it got returned where should i send money order? So i’m waiting to see what their next step is.