This is one of those things that to a lot of people will sound too good to be true, but if you do your homework and follow my advice you really can get a brand new car for free. Or get paid to drive the car you currently own.

Yes you read it right.

There is no catch and there are no hidden costs.

Very large sponsor companies such as eBay, Yahoo, Coca Cola and many more really will let you drive their new cars free, or pay you to drive your own car just for decorating the car with their advertising message.

You only pay for gas and insurance in these types of advertising sponsorship arrangements.

It's a pretty simple concept really. One we had to know was coming sooner or later.

It's here now, and in a big way.

This is advertising placed on moving vehicles such as cars or trucks. Apparently some advertisers have realized this is a way to promote their product or service at a substantially lower cost than billboard, television or radio advertising.

Advertisers with these free cars are willing to allow qualified program participants to drive them as a trade off for helping them advertise.

As with any service you have to be careful which one of the free car services you choose to use. There are quite a few sites offering information online about how to get yourself into a free car.

Since each of the services does charge a one time set up fee of around $40.00, I recommend you select one of the services that offers a no questions asked, 100% money-back guarantee for up to atleast 90 days. That way you can actually try their services for 3 months [90 days] and if you're not happy with the results, they will refund your money. No questions asked.

Generally to qualify for one of these programs you must be 18 years or older, have a valid drivers license, and completely fill out an application.

There are also some restrictions based on which country you reside in, but if you live in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France or Spain you will have no problems qualifying.

Selection depend on considerations such as driving records, driving habits, location, etc. Most companies require a minimum driving and a clean driving record. That means no violations within the past 12 months.

After joining a program, and applying to several of their resources, you can expect to be placed on several waiting lists. Your position in the waiting line is determined by your location, and your average daily mileage. For example, if you live in Los Angeles and drive 50 miles every day, or sit on a busy freeway for several hours per day, you will be much more likely to receive a car quicker than a person who lives in a small town and only drives 10 miles per day on rural roads.

If you can commit to driving 800-1,000 miles per month and you live in or near a city of over 100,000 people, you have an excellent chance of getting a free car quickly. And, if you would rather put an advertisement on your own car, the more miles you can drive, the more you will get paid.

For more information on this great opportunity to drive a free car go to http://www.easyhow-to.com/Get-A-Free-Car.html

Clyde Dennis, a.k.a. "Mr. How-To", is Editor at EASYHow-To Publications and has been contributing articles that help people make their lives better since 1999. At his web site, The "How To" Library, you'll find a collection of the latest How To Articles, Tips and Tools to help you get things done.For more information visit The How To Library @ EASYHow-To.com