Once I submit a vehicle application, can I
have it removed?
Yes, please request
the removal of your vehicle application by email, in writing,
or by phone using the information on our contact
page.
What if my driving routines change after I
submit a vehicle application?
Please update us with your new information by email, in
writing, or by phone using the information on our contact
page.
Why am I asked my gender?
We request that you specify your gender for our own records.
Your gender will not be shared with the advertiser, and will
not affect whether your vehicle is or is not chosen for a
contract.
What information do you share with the
advertisers?
The information we share with the advertisers will leave you
completely anonomous. We share your vehicle information,
city/town, postal code, and driving and parking locations with
the advertiser. Your name, gender, and any contact information
stays with us.
Will I need to submit a drivers
abstract?
In the vehicle application, we ask if you would be willing to
submit a drivers abstract. We will not require the abstract
unless an advertiser specifically requests that their
advertisement be put on vehicles with a clean driving record
only. If this is the case, only vehicles that have approved of
submitting a drivers abstract will be chosen for the
contract.
How do I get a drivers
abstract?
Your automotive insurance company should
be able to provide you with a drivers abstract, should we request that you submit one.
What if I sell my vehicle after I submit a
vehicle application?
Please notify us of the change by email, phone, or in writing
using the information on our contact page. Please submit a new
application form for your new vehicle, if you would still like
to be considered for an advertisement contract.
What if I have more than one
vehicle?
If you have more than one vehicle, please submit a new vehicle
application form for each vehicle. Please note that each
vehicle must drive a minimum of 1200 kilometers each month in
order to qualify for a contract.
If I submit a vehicle application, do I have
to accept a contract if my vehicle is chosen?
The applicant has the right to refuse an offered contract for
any reason. Upon being offered a contract, the applicant
will be given the name of the company that will be advertising,
and the length of the proposed contract.
Can I have more than one autoboard on my
vehicle?
Each vehicle that is selected for contract will receive one
advertisement decal that will be placed on the rear windshield.
If the advertiser chooses to use your back side windows as well
(for vans or SUVs only), you may have those covered in a decal
as well.
What will the autoboard look
like?
The autoboard will depend completely on the advertiser who
chose your vehicle for a contract. The autoboard itself
is printed on 50% perforated vinyl film which is safely
transparent. Please do not submit a vehicle application if you
are not comfortable with the vinyl film being applied to your
rear windshield.
Will the autoboard damage my
vehicle?
The autoboard will not damage your vehicle. The vinyl decal
will be applied only to the glass of your window(s) and will be
installed and removed by a decal installation
professional.
What are the requirements to rent out space on my
vehicle?
In order to rent out space on your vehicle to Autoboards.ca,
you must be 18 years old or older, you must have a valid
drivers license, and you must own or lease your vehicle.
What is the $50 deposit?
We hold back $50 from your first rental cheque as a
damage/termination deposit. If your contract is terminated by
your fault for any reason, your $50 deposit will be kept by
Autoboards.ca. If your contract is completed successfully, you
will receive your $50 deposit on your final rental cheque.
What if I drive more than 1200 kilometers in a
month?
Autoboards.ca pays for 1200 kilometers per month. We do not pay
for any extra kilometers, but there is a penalty for driving
less than the required kilometers during a contract.
What if I drive less than 1200 kilometers a
month?
If, during a contract, you drive less than 1200 kilometers in a
month, you may have the opportunity to make up those kilometers
by the end of the contract. This will be determined by
Autoboards.ca on a case-by-case basis. If you do not make up
the kilometers by your contract end, Autoboards.ca reserves the
right to keep the $50 deposit, and deduct a suitable amount
from your rental cheque.
If you do not drive at least 400 kilometers in any month during
the contract, your contract will be terminated immediately and
you will not receive your $50 deposit, or the rental cheque for
that month.
What if I move out of the Edmonton area while I have
a contract?
If you move out of the Edmonton area during a contract and
cannot fulfill your 1200 kilometers inside of Edmonton, your
contract will be terminated.
If, for any reason, you cannot complete your contract and it is
your fault, Autoboards.ca will withhold your $50 deposit and
your contract will be terminated immediately.
What if I sell my vehicle during a contract?
If you sell your vehicle during a contract, your contract will
be terminated. It is your responsibility to notify us that you
are selling your vehicle and to update us again once it is
sold, so that we can find another vehicle to take your place
for the duration the contract.
If, for any reason, you cannot complete your contract and it is
your fault, Autoboards.ca will withhold your $50 deposit and
your contract will be terminated immediately.
What if my window gets broken and it is not my
fault?
If you can provide a valid police report file number, you will
not loose your $50 deposit. Autoboards.ca will replace the
autoboardl and continue your contract if you have your window
fixed within one week of the breakage. If you do not have your
window fixed within 7 days, the contract will be
terminated.
What if the autoboard is damaged?
It is your responsibility to report any damage to your
autoboard as soon as possible. If the damage is not your fault
(from regular wear and tear), we will replace the autoboard at
no cost to you.
If you have damaged the autoboard, (scraping ice off your
window, or breaking your window, etc.) we will still replace
it, but you will not receive your $50 deposit at the end of the
contract.
What if my vehicle will not drive due to a
collision, and it is NOT my fault?
If your vehicle is not drivable due to an accident, we will ask
that you prove the it is not your fault by forwarding us a copy
of your police report, If the report confirms that you were not
at fault, your contract will be terminated, but you will still
receive your $50 deposit. You will be able to submit a new
vehicle application form once you have a new (or repaired)
vehicle.
If not police report is provided, we reserve the right to
assume that you were at fault. If this is the case, your
contract will be terminated and your $50 deposit will not be
returned.
What if my vehicle will not drive due to a
collision, and it is my fault?
If your vehicle will not drive due to a collision that was your
fault, your contract will be terminated and your contract will
not be completed.
If, for any reason, you cannot complete your contract and it is
your fault, Autoboards.ca will withhold your $50 deposit and
your contract will be terminated immediately.
What if my vehicle will not drive due to mechanical
trouble?
If your vehicle is not drivable due to mechanical trouble, your
contract will be terminated and your contract will not be
completed.
If, for any reason, you cannot complete your contract and it is
your fault, Autoboards.ca will withhold your $50 deposit and
your contract will be terminated immediately.
What will my responsibilities be if I am selected
for a contract?
If you are selected for a contract, you will need to submit a
copy of your drivers license and vehicle registration in order
to begin the contract.
During the contract, you will need to submit monthly vehicle
reports and drive the required 1200 kilometers for each month
of your contract. You will also need to keep your autoboard
clean, visible, and clear of snow and ice.
What is the Monthly Vehicle Report?
If your vehicle is selected for a contract, you will be
required to submit a Monthly Vehicle Report. This report will
include a photo of your current odometer reading and a photo of
the autoboard. You will also need to notify us if
more than 200 kilometers were driven outside of the Edmonton
area.
What if people complain about my
driving?
Each autoboard will include contact information where people
can register a complaint against that vehicle.
If there are complaints registered against your vehicle, you
may receive one warning in writing. If we continue to receive
complaints about your vehicle after this warning, your contract
may be terminated. If we receive a *severe complaint about
unsafe driving, your contract may be terminated
immediately.
If, for any reason, you cannot complete your contract and it is
your fault, Autoboards.ca will withhold your $50 deposit and
your contract will be terminated immediately.
*Complaint severity and disciplinary action will be
determined by Autoboards.ca.
What if I do not have a digital camera to take a
photo of my odometer?
If you do not have access to a digital camera to take your
monthly photos of your odometer and autoboard, we do have other
options.
You may take a regular photograph and email us a scanned
version, or send it by fax. You may also set up a meeting time
between yourself and an Autoboards.ca associate so we can take
the photo for you.
Will my vehicle be inspected by
Autoboards.ca?
Autoboards.ca reserves the right to schedule an inspection or
to initiate a surprise inspection of your odometer and the
autoboard on your vehicle at any time during the contract.
Inspections are to ensure that your odometer readings have been
accurate.
Your vehicle odometer will be inspected when the autoboard is
applied and when it is removed at the end of your contract.
What happens once my contract is
completed?
Once your contract is completed successfully, the autoboard
will be removed from your vehicle and the $50 hold-back will be
added to your final rental cheque.
At this point in time, your vehicle application will go back
into the database for selection by another advertiser unless
you specify otherwise.