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Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs) for the ProvaMo website
- What is ProvaMo?
- What is the purpose of this site?
- How do I Register?
- Why do I have to Register?
- What information is collected?
- What is the Privacy Policy?
- What about pop-up windows?
- What is a membership?
- What is the ProvaMo (DeTomaso) Registry?
- How can I help?
- Why did I have to log in again?
- Can I share my account?
- I did not receive my registration confirmation e-mail. What happened?
- What do I do if I forgot my Password?
ProvaMo is the source for all things relating to De Tomaso
Automobiles. The ProvaMo Name and Logo originated from an vintage Italian license
plate. Prova means 'test' in Italian, Mo is the designator for the Modena
area. When an automobile is running the special "Prova" designated registration
plate it is typically exempt from most traffic laws such as a speed limit.
A Prova plate basically gives you carte blanche to drive a sports car as
it was designed to be driven. This was intended to provide Carrozzeria
the ability to test new car designs on public roads with some ability to run from the motor press
paparazzi. ProvaMo and Prova Mo are used
interchangeably.
The primary purpose of this site is to share information regarding DeTomaso
Automobiles.
(The following is apparently
necessary, as "there is at least one in every crowd".)
The operative word above is
share, as in to give and to receive.
This site is available to those that are willing to
share information regarding the various DeTomaso
automobiles.
This site is divided into several levels. The
most basic level is open to anyone. Another level
is for those willing to share information.
You gain access to the "Share Area" by sharing!
One may provide something substantial like a
technical article on suspension geometry or as basic as
just adding a new entry into the DeTomaso Registry.
Everyone has something to offer. Even the person
just starting out in their search to buy a DeTomaso has
something to share. It can be easy, and quick.
For example, I was contacted by someone in the
Netherlands that is searching to buy a Pantera (November
2007). He wanted to check the Registry for any
history on this particular car before he traveled some
distance to inspect it. Learning that he needed to
contribute a car to the Registry to gain access, he went
online, found a car new to the Registry and sent in the
details. This took him less than 5 minutes of
surfing. His submission was processed, and he had
access within a few minutes. In return what he
learned was this particular car needed much more work
than he was interested in, which he could tell from the
Registry images. The dealer in Europe was asking
€60,000. He
learned that it was bought in the USA less than 5 months
before at a price of $21,100. Had he been
interested in pursuing this car he would have been in a
strong position to negotiate.
And from the "One in every crowd" department: E-mail
has been received from a person that didn't want to
share. Their opinion was that everything on the
internet is available for free. They didn't want
to bother sharing, they just wanted to take, and they
seemed angered because this site was not working that
way. I tried to work with them without
success. If you are not willing to share, then you
might be better off seeking your answers elsewhere.
If you have already registered: Clicking the Member Login button on the
Login page takes you to the Login
page. Enter your e-mail address as your Login (member) name. Enter
your password as directed. Select the Login button.
If you need to register: Clicking the New Visitors button on the
Welcome page takes you to the
Login
page. Click the Register button on the far right side. You will
then be asked to provide a valid e-mail address, and then you select
your password. When successful, you will shortly receive an e-mail
confirming your registration at the e-mail address you provided.
Click on the link included in the e-mail to complete your registration.
Your registration helps to determine what information visitors desire the
most. Future development is then focused there. Member registration also permits additional security measures to
better protect the privacy of other members and owners of DeTomaso
automobiles.
Your information (E-mail address or other) will not be provided to outside
sources. If your submit details regarding a DeTomaso you own, that
information may be available to certain other owners if you so elect to make
this information available. Visit the ProvaMo
Registry of DeTomaso vehicles for further details.
While you visit ProvaMo, information may be occasionally collected.
For example, which pages are most popular. Any feedback or
information you provide may also be used to improve service to you. A
Member submits their e-mail address, and occasionally other information which
helps increase the privacy and security of the other Members. This
information is not provide to outside sources. This information is deleted
regularly.
Members should allow Pop-up Windows from this site. The old site was
hosted on a "free" service, which required pop-up advertising. This is not
the case for this site. When you request additional information (like a
larger resolution version of an image) it may appear in a pop-up window.
If you block Pop-ups, you will not see the content you requested. Specify
allowing Pop-up Windows in your browser, see your browser help for details.
There are several levels of membership. Basic registration
allows access to many of the areas and services. Increased levels of
membership allow greater access to services and features. By submitting a
car to the Registry, access to the Registry is granted.
The Prova Mo Registry (also known as the DeTomaso Registry) is a registry of
the vehicles produced by DeTomaso Automobili. Models included are the
Vallelunga, Deauville, Longchamp, Mangusta, Pantera, and the Guara.
Information on each model is available and cars are listed by chassis number,
and photos and video clips are included where available. Certain information designated as
Private by the submitting owner is not available to the public. See the
Frequently Asked Questions page specific to the ProvaMo Registry
here.
It takes support from DeTomaso owners to make this site valuable to others.
Articles, technical information, and photos submitted by members are encouraged.
The editing staff can polish even rough content into a worthy article.
Members who submit content are rewarded with additional access. Financial
donations are also accepted, and help offset the costs of making this
information available. Please consider contributing to this site.
Select the Contact button to send an e-mail.
If you are idle (meaning no site activity) for a period of time the server will automatically log you out. This is a function of the
security server. Idle time is typically set for between 10 and 20 minutes.
When you log back in, the security server may remember where you were and return
you to the same page.
No. You can not, and should not share your account or password with anyone. Doing so violates the Terms and Conditions of use
and violating any terms of that agreement can be cause for lose of any and all
privileges.
If you did not receive your registration confirmation e-mail (usually within seconds) you are likely blocking e-mail. Check your account and ISP settings.
If you forgot your password, go to the login screen, enter your e-mail
address, and check the box to have your password sent to you. It will be
e-mailed to you in seconds.
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