I had to renew my car tax today, and as the new laws kicked in we no longer get the paper disc to put in the little holder on the window. I was thinking how to use this empty area to my advantage. I thought I could make something to advertise my crafts. MAke a circular something or other with site details and images.
Is this a daft idea of a practical one?
Have any of you used the area for anything?
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Yes, I do a hobby called geocaching, and use âtrackablesâ for others to spot, I have put my trackable in that area before now and seen others do it. Rachel
@GrimmExhibition I think if you put any advertising for your business on your car you need to inform your insurer otherwise it can invalidate your insurance.
Geocaching sounds fun Rachel @Glehcar , I may give it a go - it will add some interest to dog walks. Do you need an app?
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No and there are lots around Orkskirk, I used to do it from a map then eventually got a GPS my OH has cgeo on his phone - its free.
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@StephanieGuy Why is that? Because it would be considered a vehicle for the business rather than a runaround?
Yes I think so, itâs something I heard ages ago but havenât pursued as I donât advertise via my car. Itâs definitely worth having a conversation with your insurers first.
Gosh I would never have thought of that. Itâs amazing all the things you have to consider!
I think if you buy a magnetic pad for your car with your logo etc on it from a well known supplier then they do say you should inform your insurer.
HmmâŚbut I have Born Free & WWF car stickers on the back windows of my car. Couldnât that be seen as advertising?
I wouldnât think twice about sticking something that small as a form of advertising in my car window. After all, plenty businesses think itâs ok to stick their leaflets under my car window wipers.
My car is insured as business & social but I wouldnât have thought that makes any difference. Unless youâre using your car for actual business purposes & itâs only insured as âsocialâ or if you put large advertisements on your car therefore changing the main colour etc, in which case you would just contact the DVLA.
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I think this is a lovely idea, as long as its legal, you could put your little round Folksy flag there, then we could see who was in our area. Are there not over 5000, shops under the Folksy umbrella, shouldnt be too difficult to spot one another,
Suzzie x
I had a quick look into it, I donât know the full facts but it looks like you can get a fine if you advertise something in your car whilst the car is parked in something like a car park/council owned area.
Its a silly suggestion I had, forget I ever mentioned it.
It wasnt silly a silly idea. It made me smile, thinking about bumping into another Folksier, not literally mind you, like a secret club.
Suzzie x