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Re: Can I call my business 'Show Car Garage'?
I do not speak for Mike or Max but the term "Show Car" in a term that`s generally used in the US as a Classic or highly modified car or vehicle.Although there have been done many a newer car in the "Autogeek Show Car Garage" if you were to speak to Old School car owners they probably would not include cars newer than 20 years.It`s an unwritten term of endearment.Sorry but at car shows I walk right by newer cars and trucks unless they are highly modified with trick paint, interior, suspension, motor ect. My opinion that is shared by many.
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Re: Can I call my business 'Show Car Garage'?
Originally Posted by 57BORNTORUN
I do not speak for Mike or Max but the term "Show Car" in a term that`s generally used in the US as a Classic or highly modified car or vehicle.Although there have been done many a newer car in the "Autogeek Show Car Garage" if you were to speak to Old School car owners they probably would not include cars newer than 20 years.It`s an unwritten term of endearment.Sorry but at car shows I walk right by newer cars and trucks unless they are highly modified with trick paint, interior, suspension, motor ect. My opinion that is shared by many.
In America:
It seems we are often divided as to what are the determinates in the making of a Show Car.
However...
There are American vehicle organizations, that do have certain guidelines/definitions, into which vehicles are judged to belong.
Such as:
-The Antique Automobile Club of America
-The Classic Car Club of America
-Concours D'Elegance
These are what I, and many others, refer to as: Formal Definitions.
Vehicles must meet their parameters in order to enter their Car Shows and be eligible for awards.
At many of these organizations Car Shows there are some 'must see vehicles'.
At Car Shows, where I, and many others, refer to as being designated as having Informal Definitions; and more often than not:
It is up to the sponsors of these "Car Shows" to set the parameters, as to the vehicles:
To Be Shown/so entered in their Car Show; as well as the vehicles that are to be eligible for their awards.
Many 'must see vehicles' there also.
Bob
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Re: Can I call my business 'Show Car Garage'?
I go to car shows all the time to look at next-years model. Even next-years economy sedan. I'm a car geek (an... autogeek?). I love cars. Everything from next years Ford Fiesta with a cool new engine the size of the one in my motorcycle yet capable of doing 100+ in a 4-door sedan, to special one-off customs and exotics. And I LOVE classic cars.
They are all 'show cars', IMHO! What MAKES them show cars, is that (usually) the manufacturers of the new cars pay or have on-staff a good detailer who (hopefully) has the car in a gorgeous, pristine condition with flawless paint, dressed tires and trim, and a dripping wet coat of glaze or wax. It may be a tottally stock sub $20,000 new sedan, but it can still be a show car.
It might not be a Muscle Car, it might not be an Exotic, it might not be a Classic, but, in my opinion, those aren't the qualifications of a showcar. The qualifications of a show car are in the condition of the car itself. If it is absolutely flawless front to back with perfect paint, not a spec of dust in sight and gorgeously dressed tires and trims (sometimes at car shows they even dress the tread on the tires), that's a show car.
Regardless, "Show Car Garage" is a catchy name and instills an anticipation when you bring your car there. It's going to be treated like a show car. Whether it's a priceless Enzo, a tricked out red pickup- or a 1995 Saturn with 250,000 miles on it.
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Re: Can I call my business 'Show Car Garage'?
Automotive related, I own
- showcargarage.com - Owned since 2002showcargarage.net
- showcargarage.tv
- TheArtofPolishingPaint.com
- Wetsanding.com
- Colorsanding.com
- Dampsanding.com
(As well as a few others)
Show Car Garage is trademarked.
It's also in my logo...
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Originally Posted by Andr3wilson
Well unless there is a world wide trademark on the name, you can use it in Brazil - check first.
Honestly as far as using it, it's up to you. I'm guessing people in Brazil won't know the association with it, but you will. So it's your choice.
Correct. When i chose my business name, i just had to make sure it wasn't nationally trademarked or trademarked in my state.
Originally Posted by cleanmycorolla
i wouldn't do it, what if they google it, come here and think thats your work little misrepresenting
That's not the OPs fault, and is in no way illegally representing himself or affiliating himself with Mike or PBMG. Theres several other Photography companies that use the same name I do, doesn't mean any of them are trying to misrepresent themselves. That's what business cards and unique web addresses are for.
OP, if you like the name and its legally available where you plan to operate, go for it! Good luck!
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Re: Can I call my business 'Show Car Garage'?
I'd say as long as it isn't trademarked where you are there should be no problems. I think even in the states as long as no business in the same state has it you can use it
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Re: Can I call my business 'Show Car Garage'?
Originally Posted by Flash Gordon
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Re: Can I call my business 'Show Car Garage'?
Originally Posted by CowboyTruckn
I'd say as long as it isn't trademarked where you are there should be no problems. I think even in the states as long as no business in the same state has it you can use it
Not true in the USA. A trademark is countrywide. Try to use HOG, Harley, HD, Microsoft, Google, Twitter etc. and see what happens. Hope you have deep pockets.
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Re: Can I call my business 'Show Car Garage'?
Oh and let's not forget the WWF that had to change it's name to WWE because the World Wildlife Foundation had trademarked it and forced their hand and they had to change the name to WWE.
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