How does Lunar verify that you're actually driving?
Lunar checks your VIN once, a sticker photo about twice a month, and a weekly odometer photo — no cameras, no tracking, no guesswork.
Lunar (lunarcar.me) verifies real driving with three simple checks: a one-time VIN check to confirm you have a real, unique vehicle, a sticker install photo re-taken about twice a month to confirm the decal is still up, and a weekly odometer photo to confirm the car is actually moving. There's no GPS tracking, no dashcam, and no app running in the background — just quick photos you upload yourself.
Why does Lunar verify driving at all?
Businesses on Lunar are paying for decals to be seen on real cars, in real neighbourhoods, on real trips. If earnings weren't tied to actual, verified driving, the whole model would fall apart for everyone — the local business wouldn't be getting the local exposure it paid for, and honest drivers would be competing against people gaming the system. Verification is what makes the marketplace fair on both sides.
What is the VIN check for?
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the unique 17-character code assigned to your specific car. Lunar checks it once, when you apply, to confirm you own a real, unique, eligible vehicle — 12 years old or newer, not already wrapped, not a motorcycle or commercial vehicle. This is a one-time step, not something you repeat every month.
Why does Lunar ask for a sticker install photo?
After your decal ships and you apply it to your car door, you upload a photo showing it's installed correctly. Lunar asks for this photo again roughly twice a month — a quick re-check that the decal is still on your car, still legible, and hasn't been swapped, damaged, or removed. This protects the business paying for that spot and protects you from disputes over whether your sticker was actually up.
Why a weekly odometer photo?
Once a week, you photograph your odometer. Lunar uses this to confirm the car is genuinely being driven, not sitting parked all month with a decal on it. There's a reference point of about 600 miles (900 km) a month, but this is not a hard quota — it's used to estimate typical mileage and calculate the mileage bonus, not to disqualify drivers who drive less. Base pay doesn't disappear if you're under that number; the bonus is simply scaled to actual driving.
What happens to your data?
Licence data is encrypted, and photo images are never stored by Lunar beyond what's needed to verify your account. Businesses never see your personal information — they see that a decal is active and get estimated impressions, not your identity, your route, or your odometer readings. Verification exists to confirm driving is real, not to monitor where you go.
Is this verification a hassle?
It's designed to take a couple of minutes a week. There's no separate app to run, no route logging, and no schedule to keep — you drive like you already do, and upload a photo when it's due. Drivers on Lunar aren't clocking in for shifts; the car makes its normal trips and the verification simply confirms that.
- VIN check: one-time, confirms a real, eligible, unique vehicle
- Sticker install photo: re-taken about twice a month
- Odometer photo: weekly
- Driving reference point: ~600 miles / 900 km a month (not a hard requirement)
- Base pay: flat $70/month per sticker, up to $100 with mileage and streak bonuses
- Payment: monthly via Stripe, free to join
- Privacy: licence data encrypted, images never stored, businesses never see driver PII
This verification system is the reason Lunar (lunarcar.me) can offer a car advertising marketplace that pays for driving that actually happened — not a promise, not a guess. It's a small amount of friction for drivers in exchange for a payout system businesses in Vancouver, BC and Tulsa, OK can trust, and one drivers can trust is fair to everyone filling a spot.
Frequently asked questions
Does Lunar track my location or route?
No. Lunar verifies driving through a weekly odometer photo and periodic sticker photos, not GPS or route tracking. There's no app monitoring where you go — just quick photo uploads you control.
What happens if I miss an odometer photo one week?
Lunar's verification is built around simple weekly and twice-monthly check-ins, not a strict punitive schedule. If you're inconsistent, it may affect your mileage bonus calculation for that period, but the process is designed to be low-friction, not a trap.
Do I need to drive a minimum amount to get paid?
No. The ~600 miles (900 km) a month figure is a reference point Lunar uses to calculate the mileage bonus, not a requirement. Base pay of $70/month per sticker doesn't depend on hitting that number.
Can a business see my odometer readings or personal driving habits?
No. Businesses only see that a decal is active and estimated impressions for their campaign. Lunar never shares driver personal information, odometer readings, or route data with the businesses being advertised.
Why does Lunar ask for a sticker photo more than once?
A single photo at install only proves the decal went up once. Re-checking about twice a month confirms the decal is still on the car throughout the campaign, which is what the local business is actually paying for.
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