Active Giveaways / W.A.R. Garage Auto

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Campaign notices

Paid entry: Ticket / entry offer: T-shirt ($30) Source: www.wargarageauto.com · Checked 2026-11-10

W.A.R. Garage Miata: $8,500 ARV and free mail entry

W.A.R. Garage Auto’s current giveaway names a 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring with 74,953 miles, VIN JM1NC25F580149392. Rules state an $8,500 ARV using Black Book value. Its campaign graphic is official promotional artwork; it does not independently prove the condition or appearance of the VIN-specific prize.

Madison and Cody operate W.A.R. Garage Auto, a used-vehicle business in Midland, Michigan. Current giveaway items are a $30 T-shirt for one entry and a $50 hoodie for two entries. Refunded or charged-back orders lose their entries. No recurring membership entry route is offered.

The promotion ends December 21, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Free entry requires a handwritten 3x5 sheet with the specified personal details and handwritten stamped envelope to W.A.R. Garage Auto Miata Giveaway, 5712 W Wackerly St, Midland MI 48642. Postmark by December 19 and ensure receipt by December 21; each valid card earns two entries. The RANDOM.ORG drawing is December 23.

If you win: respond and complete claim documents within seven days, then pick up the car in Midland within fourteen days. Sponsor does not ship it. You pay taxes, title, registration, insurance and pickup expenses. The prize is as-is, with no winner-elected cash alternative; ranked alternates are used if a winner fails to qualify.

Prize details are as described by the sponsor and its official rules. WTW has not inspected or driven the vehicle.

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WTW Scorecard

Terms reviewed: Nov 10, 2026

Rules & disclosures

We check how clearly the official rules and entry page disclose key terms.

WTW Scorecard =

A

93 / 100

High Transparency

Most applicable disclosure criteria were satisfied based on the evidence reviewed.

This grade measures how clearly giveaway details are disclosed. It does not guarantee legitimacy, winning odds, or prize delivery. How we grade

100% of scoring weight assessed

5 of 5 categories reviewed

Key finding

Controlling rules: disclosure incomplete

The official rules page governs this giveaway; it states no clause ranking it against promotional graphics.

What's clear

  • Organizer is identified
  • Campaign edition is identified

What to know

  • Prize photos: disclosure incomplete
  • Entry limits: disclosure incomplete

Category Breakdown

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Organizer & RulesRequired official rules details are not fully disclosed.23/25

Organizer identity

Clearly disclosed · 8/8

The rules name WAR GARAGE LLC dba W.A.R. Garage Auto with street address, telephone and email.

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Reviewed for: legal sponsor, contact or address

  • legal sponsor: Clearly disclosed — The rules name WAR GARAGE LLC dba W.A.R. Garage Auto with street address, telephone and email.
  • contact or address: Clearly disclosed — The rules name WAR GARAGE LLC dba W.A.R. Garage Auto with street address, telephone and email.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

WAR GARAGE LLC dba W.A.R. Garage Auto, 5712 W Wackerly St, Midland, MI 48642 · (989) 492-0605 · sales@wargarageauto.com · wargarageauto.com ("Sponsor").
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Criterion organizerIdentity · supported · 8/8 points

Controlling rules

Partly disclosed · 7/9

The official rules page governs this giveaway; it states no clause ranking it against promotional graphics.

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Reviewed for: controlling rules, source priority, campaign applicability

  • controlling rules: Clearly disclosed — The official rules page governs this giveaway; it states no clause ranking it against promotional graphics.
  • source priority: Not disclosed — The official rules page governs this giveaway; it states no clause ranking it against promotional graphics.
  • campaign applicability: Clearly disclosed — The official rules page governs this giveaway; it states no clause ranking it against promotional graphics.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

This is a sweepstakes. It is not a lottery or raffle. Each free mail-in entry earns two (2) entries, the same as the most entries any single purchased item earns, and every entry has an equal chance in the drawing.
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

Sponsor may cancel, change, or suspend the Giveaway if fraud, technical problems, or anything else beyond its control damages the Giveaway's integrity. If that happens, Sponsor may draw the winner from the eligible entries received before the problem.
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Criterion controllingRules · partial · 7/9 points

Campaign identity

Clearly disclosed · 8/8

The merch entry page links the Giveaway Official Rules and the rules identify the sponsor and the single Miata prize; one period, one prize.

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Reviewed for: edition identity, entry and rules association

  • edition identity: Clearly disclosed — The merch entry page links the Giveaway Official Rules and the rules identify the sponsor and the single Miata prize; one period, one prize.
  • entry and rules association: Clearly disclosed — The merch entry page links the Giveaway Official Rules and the rules identify the sponsor and the single Miata prize; one period, one prize.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

W.A.R. Garage Auto T-Shirt Car Giveaway — Official Rules
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Official entry page · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

Giveaway Official Rules
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Criterion campaignIdentity · supported · 8/8 points

Prize DetailsRequired prize photos details are not fully disclosed.22/25

Prize identity

Clearly disclosed · 7/7

One 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring with VIN and mileage; awarded as is.

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Reviewed for: prize identity, quantity, condition and limitations

  • prize identity: Clearly disclosed — One 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring with VIN and mileage; awarded as is.
  • quantity: Clearly disclosed — One 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring with VIN and mileage; awarded as is.
  • condition and limitations: Clearly disclosed — One 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring with VIN and mileage; awarded as is.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

6. Prize One (1) Grand Prize: a 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, VIN JM1NC25F580149392, 74,953 miles,. Approximate retail value (ARV): $8,500 (Black Book value). The winner must pick up the vehicle, at their own expense, at 5712 W Wackerly St, Midland, MI 48642. Sponsor will not deliver or ship the vehicle. The winner is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, and for all title, registration, and license plate fees, insurance, and any other costs. The prize cannot be transferred, and the winner may not substitute a different prize or take cash instead.
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

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Prize Awarded "AS IS" The vehicle is awarded "AS IS, WHERE IS," with no warranties of any kind, express or implied. This includes, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. Sponsor makes no representations or guarantees about the vehicle's condition, history, mechanical soundness, or fitness for use. At handoff, the winner will receive a Buyers Guide-style "AS IS – NO DEALER WARRANTY" disclosure and must sign to acknowledge it. The winner may inspect the vehicle before accepting it. Once the winner accepts the vehicle, the winner accepts all risk regarding its condition.
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Criterion prizeIdentity · supported · 7/7 points

Award conditions

Clearly disclosed · 7/7

The prize cannot be transferred or taken as cash; Sponsor may substitute an equal or greater prize and may cancel or suspend if integrity is damaged.

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Reviewed for: award conditions, substitutions, cancellation or refunds

  • award conditions: Clearly disclosed — The prize cannot be transferred or taken as cash; Sponsor may substitute an equal or greater prize and may cancel or suspend if integrity is damaged.
  • substitutions: Clearly disclosed — The prize cannot be transferred or taken as cash; Sponsor may substitute an equal or greater prize and may cancel or suspend if integrity is damaged.
  • cancellation or refunds: Clearly disclosed — The prize cannot be transferred or taken as cash; Sponsor may substitute an equal or greater prize and may cancel or suspend if integrity is damaged.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

6. Prize One (1) Grand Prize: a 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, VIN JM1NC25F580149392, 74,953 miles,. Approximate retail value (ARV): $8,500 (Black Book value). The winner must pick up the vehicle, at their own expense, at 5712 W Wackerly St, Midland, MI 48642. Sponsor will not deliver or ship the vehicle. The winner is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, and for all title, registration, and license plate fees, insurance, and any other costs. The prize cannot be transferred, and the winner may not substitute a different prize or take cash instead.
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

Sponsor may cancel, change, or suspend the Giveaway if fraud, technical problems, or anything else beyond its control damages the Giveaway's integrity. If that happens, Sponsor may draw the winner from the eligible entries received before the problem.
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Criterion awardConditions · supported · 7/7 points

Prize costs and taxes

Clearly disclosed · 6/6

Winner picks up the vehicle in Midland at own expense and pays taxes, title, registration, plates and insurance; Sponsor issues a 1099 for the ARV.

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Reviewed for: taxes and withholding, shipping or pickup, registration and travel

  • taxes and withholding: Clearly disclosed — Winner picks up the vehicle in Midland at own expense and pays taxes, title, registration, plates and insurance; Sponsor issues a 1099 for the ARV.
  • shipping or pickup: Clearly disclosed — Winner picks up the vehicle in Midland at own expense and pays taxes, title, registration, plates and insurance; Sponsor issues a 1099 for the ARV.
  • registration and travel: Clearly disclosed — Winner picks up the vehicle in Midland at own expense and pays taxes, title, registration, plates and insurance; Sponsor issues a 1099 for the ARV.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

6. Prize One (1) Grand Prize: a 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, VIN JM1NC25F580149392, 74,953 miles,. Approximate retail value (ARV): $8,500 (Black Book value). The winner must pick up the vehicle, at their own expense, at 5712 W Wackerly St, Midland, MI 48642. Sponsor will not deliver or ship the vehicle. The winner is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, and for all title, registration, and license plate fees, insurance, and any other costs. The prize cannot be transferred, and the winner may not substitute a different prize or take cash instead.
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

9. Taxes The prize counts as taxable income to the winner. Sponsor will issue an IRS Form 1099 for the prize's ARV of $8,500. (A 1099 is required for prizes worth $600 or more.)
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Criterion awardCosts · supported · 6/6 points

Prize photos

Partly disclosed · 2/5

The official campaign graphic on the merch page shows a gray NC-generation Miata with the W.A.R. Garage Auto Miata Giveaway title; it is promotional artwork, and no official page says it shows the actual prize unit.

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Reviewed for: actual versus representative image, image and prize association

  • actual versus representative image: Not disclosed — The official campaign graphic on the merch page shows a gray NC-generation Miata with the W.A.R. Garage Auto Miata Giveaway title; it is promotional artwork, and no official page says it shows the actual prize unit.
  • image and prize association: Clearly disclosed — The official campaign graphic on the merch page shows a gray NC-generation Miata with the W.A.R. Garage Auto Miata Giveaway title; it is promotional artwork, and no official page says it shows the actual prize unit.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

6. Prize One (1) Grand Prize: a 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, VIN JM1NC25F580149392, 74,953 miles,. Approximate retail value (ARV): $8,500 (Black Book value). The winner must pick up the vehicle, at their own expense, at 5712 W Wackerly St, Midland, MI 48642. Sponsor will not deliver or ship the vehicle. The winner is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, and for all title, registration, and license plate fees, insurance, and any other costs. The prize cannot be transferred, and the winner may not substitute a different prize or take cash instead.
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Criterion prizeMedia · partial · 2/5 points

Deadlines & DrawingEntry deadlines and drawing procedures are disclosed.20/20

Entry deadline

Clearly disclosed · 8/8

Rules state a fixed end of 11:59 p.m. ET on December 21, 2026 with Sponsor computer as official clock; Sponsor may suspend or change the giveaway.

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Reviewed for: entry close or sellout trigger, timezone, extensions

  • entry close or sellout trigger: Clearly disclosed — Rules state a fixed end of 11:59 p.m. ET on December 21, 2026 with Sponsor computer as official clock; Sponsor may suspend or change the giveaway.
  • timezone: Clearly disclosed — Rules state a fixed end of 11:59 p.m. ET on December 21, 2026 with Sponsor computer as official clock; Sponsor may suspend or change the giveaway.
  • extensions: Clearly disclosed — Rules state a fixed end of 11:59 p.m. ET on December 21, 2026 with Sponsor computer as official clock; Sponsor may suspend or change the giveaway.
  • fixed close: Clearly disclosed — Rules state a fixed end of 11:59 p.m. ET on December 21, 2026 with Sponsor computer as official clock; Sponsor may suspend or change the giveaway.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

The Giveaway starts at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Monday, November 9, 2026 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, December 21, 2026 (the "Promotion Period").
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

Sponsor may cancel, change, or suspend the Giveaway if fraud, technical problems, or anything else beyond its control damages the Giveaway's integrity. If that happens, Sponsor may draw the winner from the eligible entries received before the problem.
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Criterion closingTrigger · supported · 8/8 points

Entry-method deadlines

Clearly disclosed · 6/6

Purchases count through the end of the Promotion Period; mail-in entries must be postmarked by December 19, 2026 and received by December 21, 2026.

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Reviewed for: online cutoff, postmark and receipt if offered

  • online cutoff: Clearly disclosed — Purchases count through the end of the Promotion Period; mail-in entries must be postmarked by December 19, 2026 and received by December 21, 2026.
  • postmark and receipt if offered: Clearly disclosed — Purchases count through the end of the Promotion Period; mail-in entries must be postmarked by December 19, 2026 and received by December 21, 2026.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

The Giveaway starts at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Monday, November 9, 2026 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, December 21, 2026 (the "Promotion Period").
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

Additional requirements: Limit one (1) entry per outer envelope. There is no limit to the number of mail-in entries an entrant can submit. Bulk shipments (multiple entries in one package) will not be accepted. The entry and the outer mailing envelope must both be handwritten. Mechanically reproduced entries and metered mail are not permitted. Entries must be postmarked by December 19, 2026 and received by December 21, 2026.
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Criterion methodDeadlines · supported · 6/6 points

Drawing timing

Clearly disclosed · 6/6

The drawing is scheduled for December 23, 2026 using RANDOM.ORG; no clock time is stated and it has not yet occurred.

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Reviewed for: drawing timing or process, scheduled versus completed

  • drawing timing or process: Clearly disclosed — The drawing is scheduled for December 23, 2026 using RANDOM.ORG; no clock time is stated and it has not yet occurred.
  • scheduled versus completed: Clearly disclosed — The drawing is scheduled for December 23, 2026 using RANDOM.ORG; no clock time is stated and it has not yet occurred.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

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7. Drawing On December 23, 2026, Sponsor will run the drawing using RANDOM.ORG's Third-Party Draw Service. After the entry period closes, Sponsor will freeze and number the list of all eligible entries: one (1) row per T-shirt, two (2) rows per hoodie, and two (2) rows per valid mail-in entry. Sponsor will upload that list to RANDOM.ORG, which will randomly select one (1) potential winner and two (2) alternates, in ranked order. RANDOM.ORG publishes a public record of the drawing that entrants can view. Sponsor will publish the link to that record. The drawing will be streamed live on Sponsor's Facebook page. An independent, unaffiliated witness will observe it and sign a statement attesting to it. Sponsor will keep the recording, the entry list, and the drawing record for at least one (1) year. Sponsor's decisions in the drawing are final.
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Criterion drawingTiming · supported · 6/6 points

Entry RequirementsRequired entry limits details are not fully disclosed.18/20

Eligibility

Clearly disclosed · 7/7

Open to legal residents of the 50 states and D.C. aged 18 or older; employees, owners, contractors, family and household members are excluded.

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Reviewed for: geography, age, household and excluded persons

  • geography: Clearly disclosed — Open to legal residents of the 50 states and D.C. aged 18 or older; employees, owners, contractors, family and household members are excluded.
  • age: Clearly disclosed — Open to legal residents of the 50 states and D.C. aged 18 or older; employees, owners, contractors, family and household members are excluded.
  • household and excluded persons: Clearly disclosed — Open to legal residents of the 50 states and D.C. aged 18 or older; employees, owners, contractors, family and household members are excluded.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C. who are 18 or older when they enter. Void where prohibited. To claim the prize, the winner must hold a valid driver's license. These people may not enter:
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

These people may not enter: employees, owners, and contractors of Sponsor, its print-on-demand vendor, and anyone else involved in running the Giveaway, plus their immediate family members and people living in their households.
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Criterion eligibility · supported · 7/7 points

How entry works

Clearly disclosed · 5/5

Current rules and merchandise page specify $30 T-shirt one entry, $50 hoodie two entries and free handwritten card two entries. Current page offers only those two items; prior polo/13-design text is not carried forward.

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Reviewed for: purchase mechanics, all offered entry routes, costs

  • purchase mechanics: Clearly disclosed — Current rules and merchandise page specify $30 T-shirt one entry, $50 hoodie two entries and free handwritten card two entries. Current page offers only those two items; prior polo/13-design text is not carried forward.
  • all offered entry routes: Clearly disclosed — Current rules and merchandise page specify $30 T-shirt one entry, $50 hoodie two entries and free handwritten card two entries. Current page offers only those two items; prior polo/13-design text is not carried forward.
  • costs: Clearly disclosed — Current rules and merchandise page specify $30 T-shirt one entry, $50 hoodie two entries and free handwritten card two entries. Current page offers only those two items; prior polo/13-design text is not carried forward.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

Each eligible T-shirt ($30) or hoodie ($50) bought at wargarageauto.com during the Promotion Period gets entries automatically in the buyer's name, using the name and email given at checkout: one (1) entry per T-shirt and two (2) entries per hoodie.
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

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B. No Purchase Required Mail-In Method of Entry. To receive two (2) entries without making any kind of purchase, hand-print the following on a plain piece of 3"x5" paper: your complete first and last name, street address, city, state, ZIP code, date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy), email address, and daytime telephone number including area code. Mail your entry in a #10 business-size envelope with first-class postage affixed to: W.A.R. Garage Auto Miata Giveaway, 5712 W Wackerly St, Midland, MI 48642. Your outer mailing envelope must show a handwritten, valid return address that includes your complete first and last name. Mailed entries received without a verifiable and legible return address are incomplete and invalid. Additional requirements: Limit one (1) entry per outer envelope. There is no limit to the number of mail-in entries an entrant can submit. Bulk shipments (multiple entries in one package) will not be accepted. The entry and the outer mailing envelope must both be handwritten. Mechanically reproduced entries and metered mail are not permitted. Entries must be postmarked by December 19, 2026 and received by December 21, 2026. Each valid mail-in entry counts as two (2) entries, which is equal to the maximum number of entries awarded for any single purchased item (a hoodie). Entries that are incomplete or illegible, or that are submitted under more than one identity, are void.
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Criterion entryMechanics · supported · 5/5 points

Entry limits

Partly disclosed · 2/4

Mail-in is one entry per envelope with no limit on envelopes; no per-person purchase limit, household limit or total entry cap is stated on the rules page.

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Reviewed for: person limits, household limits, method limits, cap unit

  • person limits: Clearly disclosed — Mail-in is one entry per envelope with no limit on envelopes; no per-person purchase limit, household limit or total entry cap is stated on the rules page.
  • household limits: Not disclosed — Mail-in is one entry per envelope with no limit on envelopes; no per-person purchase limit, household limit or total entry cap is stated on the rules page.
  • method limits: Clearly disclosed — Mail-in is one entry per envelope with no limit on envelopes; no per-person purchase limit, household limit or total entry cap is stated on the rules page.
  • cap unit: Not disclosed — Mail-in is one entry per envelope with no limit on envelopes; no per-person purchase limit, household limit or total entry cap is stated on the rules page.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

Additional requirements: Limit one (1) entry per outer envelope. There is no limit to the number of mail-in entries an entrant can submit. Bulk shipments (multiple entries in one package) will not be accepted. The entry and the outer mailing envelope must both be handwritten. Mechanically reproduced entries and metered mail are not permitted. Entries must be postmarked by December 19, 2026 and received by December 21, 2026.
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

Your odds of winning depend on how many eligible entries Sponsor receives in total, counting both purchase entries and mail-in entries.
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Criterion entryLimits · partial · 2/4 points

Recurring charges

Not applicable · 4/4

Full offered entry methods were reviewed: individual purchases/tickets and any stated mail route; no membership or recurring-charge entry is offered.

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Reviewed for: recurring charges, subscription cancellation

Original whole-criterion review; individual subcheck points were not recorded.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

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B. No Purchase Required Mail-In Method of Entry. To receive two (2) entries without making any kind of purchase, hand-print the following on a plain piece of 3"x5" paper: your complete first and last name, street address, city, state, ZIP code, date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy), email address, and daytime telephone number including area code. Mail your entry in a #10 business-size envelope with first-class postage affixed to: W.A.R. Garage Auto Miata Giveaway, 5712 W Wackerly St, Midland, MI 48642. Your outer mailing envelope must show a handwritten, valid return address that includes your complete first and last name. Mailed entries received without a verifiable and legible return address are incomplete and invalid. Additional requirements: Limit one (1) entry per outer envelope. There is no limit to the number of mail-in entries an entrant can submit. Bulk shipments (multiple entries in one package) will not be accepted. The entry and the outer mailing envelope must both be handwritten. Mechanically reproduced entries and metered mail are not permitted. Entries must be postmarked by December 19, 2026 and received by December 21, 2026. Each valid mail-in entry counts as two (2) entries, which is equal to the maximum number of entries awarded for any single purchased item (a hoodie). Entries that are incomplete or illegible, or that are submitted under more than one identity, are void.
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Criterion recurringCharges · not-applicable · 4/4 points

Winner & Prize ClaimWinner selection and claiming rules are explained.10/10

Winner selection

Clearly disclosed · 4/4

One potential winner and two ranked alternates are randomly selected through RANDOM.ORG from the frozen, numbered entry list.

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Reviewed for: selection process, winner count

  • selection process: Clearly disclosed — One potential winner and two ranked alternates are randomly selected through RANDOM.ORG from the frozen, numbered entry list.
  • winner count: Clearly disclosed — One potential winner and two ranked alternates are randomly selected through RANDOM.ORG from the frozen, numbered entry list.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

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7. Drawing On December 23, 2026, Sponsor will run the drawing using RANDOM.ORG's Third-Party Draw Service. After the entry period closes, Sponsor will freeze and number the list of all eligible entries: one (1) row per T-shirt, two (2) rows per hoodie, and two (2) rows per valid mail-in entry. Sponsor will upload that list to RANDOM.ORG, which will randomly select one (1) potential winner and two (2) alternates, in ranked order. RANDOM.ORG publishes a public record of the drawing that entrants can view. Sponsor will publish the link to that record. The drawing will be streamed live on Sponsor's Facebook page. An independent, unaffiliated witness will observe it and sign a statement attesting to it. Sponsor will keep the recording, the entry list, and the drawing record for at least one (1) year. Sponsor's decisions in the drawing are final.
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Criterion selection · supported · 4/4 points

Winner notification

Clearly disclosed · 3/3

Sponsor contacts the potential winner by phone and email within 24 hours, publishes the RANDOM.ORG record link and mails the winner name on request.

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Reviewed for: notification method, announcement process

  • notification method: Clearly disclosed — Sponsor contacts the potential winner by phone and email within 24 hours, publishes the RANDOM.ORG record link and mails the winner name on request.
  • announcement process: Clearly disclosed — Sponsor contacts the potential winner by phone and email within 24 hours, publishes the RANDOM.ORG record link and mails the winner name on request.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

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8. Notification and Verification Sponsor will try to reach the potential winner by phone and email within 24 hours of the drawing. Within one (1) week (7 days) of notification, the potential winner must respond and make arrangements for the prize. In that time they must also sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release, and (where the law allows) a Publicity Release, and must provide a valid ID and their SSN for tax reporting. If the potential winner does not respond, cannot be verified, or is found ineligible, they forfeit the prize, and Sponsor will contact an alternate. The winner must pick up the vehicle at 5712 W Wackerly St, Midland, MI 48642 within two (2) weeks (14 days) of notification. If the winner misses either deadline, the prize is forfeited and will be awarded to the next alternate in ranked order.
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Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

15. Winner's Name and Rules To get the winner's name, mail a self-addressed stamped envelope by January 31, 2027 to the address in Section 4B, marked "Winner Name." A copy of these rules is available at wargarageauto.com.
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Criterion notification · supported · 3/3 points

Prize claim

Clearly disclosed · 3/3

Winner must respond within 7 days and pick up within 14 days; failure, ineligibility or non-response forfeits to the next alternate.

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Reviewed for: claim deadline, disqualification, unclaimed prize

  • claim deadline: Clearly disclosed — Winner must respond within 7 days and pick up within 14 days; failure, ineligibility or non-response forfeits to the next alternate.
  • disqualification: Clearly disclosed — Winner must respond within 7 days and pick up within 14 days; failure, ineligibility or non-response forfeits to the next alternate.
  • unclaimed prize: Clearly disclosed — Winner must respond within 7 days and pick up within 14 days; failure, ineligibility or non-response forfeits to the next alternate.

Official rules · Source captured Nov 10, 2026

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8. Notification and Verification Sponsor will try to reach the potential winner by phone and email within 24 hours of the drawing. Within one (1) week (7 days) of notification, the potential winner must respond and make arrangements for the prize. In that time they must also sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release, and (where the law allows) a Publicity Release, and must provide a valid ID and their SSN for tax reporting. If the potential winner does not respond, cannot be verified, or is found ineligible, they forfeit the prize, and Sponsor will contact an alternate. The winner must pick up the vehicle at 5712 W Wackerly St, Midland, MI 48642 within two (2) weeks (14 days) of notification. If the winner misses either deadline, the prize is forfeited and will be awarded to the next alternate in ranked order.
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Criterion claim · supported · 3/3 points

Includes subcheck reviews; any earlier whole-criterion findings remain identified in the evidence. Scoring revision: wtw-scorecard/2026-10-19. Assessment revision: wtw-scorecard/2026-10-19.

Prize
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Entry deadline
2026-12-21
Prize value
$8,500
Free entry
Free-entry deadline unconfirmed
Free-entry deadlines
Free-entry deadline not confirmed. Check the current official rules before submitting.
Odds
Unknown
Odds basis
Not published
Free entry method
B. No Purchase Required Mail-In Method of Entry. To receive two (2) entries without making any kind of purchase, hand-print the following on a plain piece of 3"x5" paper: your complete first and last name, street address, city, state, ZIP code, date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy), email address, and daytime telephone number including area code. Mail your entry in a #10 business-size envelope with first-class postage affixed to: W.A.R. Garage Auto Miata Giveaway, 5712 W Wackerly St, Midland, MI 48642. Your outer mailing envelope must show a handwritten, valid return address that includes your complete first and last name. Mailed entries received without a verifiable and legible return address are incomplete and invalid. Additional requirements: Limit one (1) entry per outer envelope. There is no limit to the number of mail-in entries an entrant can submit. Bulk shipments (multiple entries in one package) will not be accepted. The entry and the outer mailing envelope must both be handwritten. Mechanically reproduced entries and metered mail are not permitted. Entries must be postmarked by December 19, 2026 and received by December 21, 2026. Each valid mail-in entry counts as two (2) entries, which is equal to the maximum number of entries awarded for any single purchased item (a hoodie). Entries that are incomplete or illegible, or that are submitted under more than one identity, are void.
Drawing date
Dec 23, 2026
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Official rules
Official rules
YEAR / MAKE / MODEL
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

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