Affiliate Disclosure: How We Keep the Lights On
Transparency is one of our core values at Pro Garage Gear.
We believe you have the right to know exactly how this website makes money, and why you can trust our recommendations despite that.
1. The Legal Statement (Amazon Associates)
Pro Garage Gear is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
2. What This Actually Means (Plain English)
When you click a link on our site that leads to Amazon (or other retailers) and make a purchase, we earn a small commission.
- No Extra Cost to You: The price is exactly the same whether you click our link or go directly to the store. The retailer pays the fee, not you.
- The “Cookie” Rule: If you click a link and buy anything within 24 hours, we get credit for referring you.
3. The “No Bias” Guarantee
A common question is: “Do you just recommend the most expensive stuff to make more money?”
The answer is No. Here is why:
- The “Return” Reality: If we recommend a piece of junk that breaks, you will return it. When you return a product, our commission is revoked. It is financially stupid for us to recommend bad gear. We only get paid if you are happy with your purchase.
- Flat Rates: Retailers like Amazon pay roughly the same commission percentage regardless of the brand. Whether you buy the Active 2.0 or the Giraffe Tools pressure washer, our commission rate is identical. We have zero financial incentive to push one brand over the other.
- The “Anti-Marketing” Code: As stated in our [About Us] page, we prioritize physics and engineering over marketing. We are looking for the tool that lasts 10 years, not the one with the best ad campaign.
4. Our Promise
We do not accept money, free trips, or gifts in exchange for a positive review. If a manufacturer sends us a unit to test, we stress-test it. If it fails, we publish the failure.
Our reputation is worth more than a $5 commission.
⚠️ Mandatory Implementation Note (Do This Now)
While this full page is necessary for the footer, Amazon requires a clear disclosure to be visible before the user clicks any affiliate link.
Action Item: Add this one-sentence summary to the top of every single blog post, right under the Author Name/Date (usually in italics):
Pro Garage Gear is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. [Learn More]