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Affiliate fit analysis
Affiliate fit analysis — Car Compass (id 24, 2026-09-22)
| Program | Status | Fit for this site | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack affiliate (via CJ Affiliate) | VERIFIED EXISTS | Genuine — tires/wheels/brakes content | 6% reported, 60-day cookie, US; confirm current terms at enrollment |
| eBay Partner Network | VERIFIED EXISTS | Genuine — used-market + parts content | Category commissions incl. Motors; 1-day cookie; rates change |
| Amazon Associates | VERIFIED EXISTS | Narrow — accessories/tools only | Never for vehicles; never on "avoid"-rated products |
| Car insurance/finance affiliates | UNVERIFIED | Not pursued | No specific program confirmed; revisit only with written terms |
| O'Reilly / auto-parts chain programs | UNVERIFIED | Not pursued | Creator/ambassador programs found are not general affiliate commissions |
Programs considered and rejected
- Dealership / lead-gen affiliate programs — rejected: pay-per-lead car sales create direct pressure on verdicts. Banned under pay-to-rank rules.
- Sponsored content — banned outright for this site (see policy.md).
- Auto-play video ad networks — banned under ad-placement rules.
Owner decisions
- v1 ships with zero affiliate links and zero filled ad slots. Policy published first, revenue later.
- Affiliate disclosure wording approved as written in policy.md (2026-09-22).