Passing the Hat

A couple of EPautos stalwarts have really come through (thanks, Escher!) but as you can see from the pie chart, we’re not quite yet at the halfway mark (half black, half red) and there are only about 10 days left in the month. You regulars know I really dislike rattling the cup this way, but it’s the only way, unfortunately, to get the grease that keeps the machinery from locking up.

We have made progress toward shifting the burden to advertising. The ultimate goal is to have the site supported almost entirely or even entirely that way. But – trust me – it’s no easy thing. Especially when you’re picky about who you want to do business with. The advertisers on EPautos are businesses I personally recommend; I personally use their products (e.g., Amsoil, V1). Not because they’re advertisers, either. I’ve used their products long before EPautos existed. And would do so regardless of  who they advertised with. I don’t want porn or Viagra ads – and expect most of you don’t, either.

Also, direct reader support is valuable because it leaves more space on the site for what you come here for. The rants, the news, the comments.

Probably, the best outcome is a (roughly) 50-50 mix, reader support and ads.

Anyhow, I’d like to ask those of you who’ve been reading EPautos but haven’t yet supported the site to please consider doing so. We have a lot of people coming here every month. Unfortunately, only a relative handful toss in. Their support is hugely appreciated. But I’d be grateful for your support, too.

Our donate button is here.

 If you prefer to avoid PayPal, our mailing address is:

EPautos
721 Hummingbird Lane SE
Copper Hill, VA 24079

PS: EPautos stickers are free to those who sign up for a $5 or more monthly recurring donation to support EPautos, or for a one-time donation of $10 or more. (Please be sure to tell us you want a sticker – and also, provide an address, so we know where to mail the thing!)