Vehicle FAQ's

 

What makes the Motionadz Multimedia Advertising Vehicle such a unique business?

Scrolling mobile advertising is a reasonably new concept recently introduced to the outdoor advertising genre (standard fixed billboards, street furniture, etc.). Many entrepreneurs and investors are seeking new business opportunities and at times fail to find exactly the right one. In essence, entrepreneurial opportunities such as these are very rare and valuable to someone with the vision and drive to be their own boss.

By purchasing our advertising vehicle you are literally becoming a part of “The Motion Revolution”. You will be affecting change in the advertising industry by enhancing local and national businesses with mobile advertising. You can become the established operator to provide “street level” advertising in your area! We require no franchise fees or royalties, and the business requires no inventory and limited physical labor.

What is the basic business plan?

The plan is to help market new and established businesses by taking their message “street level”. You drive the vehicle on a selected route, 5 to 7 days a week, for eight to fourteen hours a day depending on your market. During these days you keep driving the ad vehicle along the route, scrolling the advertising billboards as you drive and sit in traffic. You also may park the ad vehicle at strategic locations along the route, scrolling the billboards to the traffic passing the location.

What skills do I need to succeed in operating the Motionadz Advertising Vehicle?

Motionadz and our partners can assist you with sales material and methods, market surveys, budgets, business plans, and promotional material. The most important traits you require is enthusiasm and a burning desire to own and operate your own business. If you are dedicated and enjoy doing what you do, achieving success is right around the corner!

How long is the lead time on a first time purchase of a Motionadz Advertising Vehicle?

Typically the time it takes to purchase a vehicle and accept delivery, is 4-6 weeks.

How do I get started?

If you wish to purchase an advertising vehicle then please contact our national sales and marketing firm, GoMobile Advertising. Not only does GoMobile Advertising sell and market our advertising vehicle, they own and operate four of their own in the Seattle, Washington area. Who better to market our vehicle than professionals who operate a highly successful business using the same advertising vehicle available to you!

What promotional materials are available?

We have pre-designed business cards, brochures, sales contracts, and power point presentations. We can also help you create a logo. We work with you in creating this material, using your specific business plan details. Again, we are here to help you succeed. Motionadz or our partner’s involvement in your business is entirely up to you.

What colors can I choose for my Motionadz Advertising Vehicle?

You may choose any specific color you wish for your advertising vehicle. We merely require a manufacturer color code to match. For example: you may choose 2006 BMW Red, 2007 Corvette Blue or GM Jet Black. There are however, certain colors that carry a premium such as candies and multifaceted paint. Please Contact Us for further details.

What options are available for the Motionadz Advertising Vehicle?

Please refer to the Features page for options that can be included in the price of the ad vehicle or purchased separately.

Is the Motionadz Advertising Vehicle DOT and NHTSA compliant?

Yes. Our advertising vehicles conform to the rigorous standards as required by the U.S. Federal Government. Motionadz LLC is registered as a final stage manufacturer with the United States Federal Government and fully certified with all DOT (Department of Transportation), FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards), in effect at the time of manufacture, and CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 49 Part 566 for final stage manufacturers. We are also registered with Transport Canada and comply with all Canadian standards with CMVSS (Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards). All vehicles are labeled with a certification label per CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 49 part 567. All supporting documentation (including center of gravity calculations and safety specifications) can be provided upon request.

What is the maximum quantity of billboards the Motionadz Advertising Vehicle can hold?

The maximum quantity of billboards the vehicle can hold is thirty (30); ten (10) on either side and ten (10) on the back.

I have seen some other advertising vehicles that have a small scrolling display on the front, why doesn’t Motionadz offer it?

Motionadz has researched that particular mode of advertising incorporated into the vehicle; however, because of its size and location we feel it does not add a significant value. We feel that taking into account the size, possible obstructions, such as the cab or an air deflector, and the limited exposure of advertisements placed in that area, the gains would not justify the added cost. In addition, we feel that getting any revenue from a particular advertisement by adding such a small display to your salable inventory on the vehicle would be very difficult.

A good example of this is: suppose your advertising vehicle were traveling down the street at 35 MPH and your potential viewer were to be traveling in the opposite direction at the same speed, the passing speed would be doubled to 70 MPH making it very difficult to guarantee recall. Also, as the potential viewer comes closer to the advertising vehicle where the message would be the most clear, the cab of the chassis would obstruct the view. For more information please Contact Us.

I keep hearing about LED technology, what’s all the buzz?

We are researching LED technology for use in the mobile advertising application. There are several challenges that present themselves in this type of technology and we are working diligently to examine all facets of an LED mobile advertising vehicle. If you wish to know more please Contact Us.

Can I mount the advertising cell to a vehicle chassis I already own?

Yes, but there are a limited number of chassis that are compatible with our advertising cell. For questions about your chassis or for an approved list please use the form on the contact us page or call us at 1-866-SCROLLZ (1-866-727-6559).

Who can service my chassis and where do I bring the chassis for warranty service?

The vehicle chassis maintenance can be performed at any authorized vehicle manufacturer's service center. For additional information about vehicle maintenance please consult the Vehicle Operator Manual which you will have received with your vehicle purchase.

Why should I use the Isuzu NPR or GMC W3500 diesel chassis rather than a different one?

Although there are several chassis available to purchase, we believe that the Isuzu NPR 5.2L Diesel (the GMC W3500 is the identical chassis merely with the GMC name) is the best vehicle to use in this application. We have done extensive research and although other chassis may work, they would not work as well as the Isuzu. For the complete technical explanation please Contact Us or our partner Nextran Corp.

Why should I purchase a diesel engine chassis rather than a gasoline engine chassis?

Although the gas chassis will work perfectly for the application and in some areas regular gasoline may be less expensive than diesel per gallon, there is however a major difference in the fuel consumption and longevity. Please examine these basic facts below:

  • The gas chassis carries a standard 3 year 36,000 mile warranty while the diesel is a 3 year unlimited mile warranty.
  • The standard lifespan of a gas engine is typically 100,000 miles while the diesel is nearly three times that of the gasoline.
  • While gasoline may be less expensive per gallon, the fuel consumption on a gasoline chassis is much higher than the diesel.

As you can see, the trend is clear and the differences are extreme. These facts point to the diesel chassis being very much more suited to the mobile advertising application. Because Motionadz is an engineering company first, we made sure to mate the product and the chassis for optimal performance and longevity. For the complete technical explanation please Contact Us or our partner Nextran Corp.

What is the warranty on the Motionadz Advertising Vehicles?

The Isuzu 2006 NPR diesel chassis comes with a three year bumper to bumper manufacturer’s warranty, unlimited mileage. The advertising cell provided by Motionadz comes with a two year limited warranty. For more specific warranty information please contact our national distributor, GoMobile, or refer to the warranty statement in your user manual.

What training is available?

Motionadz offers training at its Corporate Headquarters in Deerfield Beach, Florida (go to our contact page and click on the map to find out our exact location). We also have a complete 40 page written operation manual; with your vehicle purchase you will receive a CD and a hard copy of the manual. The vehicle incorporates simple operation through a menu driven LCD control console and an in-dash driver control panel. We are here to help you succeed, whatever training you require, we can supply it. If you have any technical questions, we are always available to assist you over the telephone (1-866-SCROLLZ) or through our web site using our contact form.

Who creates and manufactures the large billboards?

Motionadz offers very competitive pricing on graphic design services and billboard printing. How this is done and the steps in creating the billboards will be covered in your on-site training. Motionadz has partnered with Banner Galaxy, a large format printing company, for manufacturing of the billboards. Banner Galaxy manufactures the highest quality billboards to exact specifications so they come ready to install! They offer overnight delivery for time sensitive campaigns as well as design services. Also, pricing from Banner Galaxy is standard no matter how often you purchase billboards! This is based on the buying power of the entire GoMobile and Motionadz affiliate network.

You are also free to obtain these services locally. Many qualified design and printing companies are located throughout the United States. If you decide to use your own providers, please be assured that we will provide you with the necessary details in the manufacture of the billboards.

How do I obtain rich black color for my large format billboard artwork?

Please note that when artwork is submitted that contains a color that needs to print as a rich black hue, there is a special mix that should be used. Please use C 50, M 45, Y 35, and K 100 (C=Cyan; M=Magenta; Y=Yellow; K=Black). This will ensure that the black color will print at our truest and richest black that is achievable.

When converting colors in an Adobe Photoshop document please be sure NOT to use the selection wand - this will miss any pixels that have a different property than the selected pixel. Instead, use black in the selective color, set your darkest mix value as your "black" and then adjust the values until they match the C 50, Y 45, M 35, K 100 mix.

To create a new file using digital black, simply choose a CMYK mix of C 50, M 45, Y 35, and K 100. If you need any assistance in using rich black, please contact our Graphics Department by telephone at 866.SCROLLZ (866.727.6559) or by email. If you would like to download a PDF file with details for using rich black, please click here (Right click & 'Save Target As' or left click to view).


 

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