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NOW CLOSED Fancy test-driving the new Toyota Auris Hybrid? Sign up here!

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KatieBMumsnet · 03/06/2013 11:22

If you weren't lucky enough to be chosen for the Toyota Verso test drive (or somehow managed to miss it!) never fear, we're now on the hunt for 8 Mumsnetters to take part in a 2-week test-drive of the new Toyota Auris Icon 1.8 Hybrid.

Here's what Toyota says about the car: "In the Toyota family, the Auris is the compact family hatchback with a difference, packed with attitude, fun for the kids and even more fun for you."

For more info on the Auris please visit Toyota's website.

This test drive is open to all UK Mumsnetters with at least one child under 16.

The test drives will be split over 2 waves - 15th - 28th June and 29th June - 13th July. So please only apply if you're around for the duration of one of these waves, and indicate on the sign up form which dates you'd prefer.

Those of you who are selected to take part will need to pick the Auris up from a dealership in one of the following locations:
Manchester
Oxford
Edinburgh
South London
You can either leave your car at the dealership or arrange for the Auris to be collected from your home after the test drive.

Testers will be required to post regular feedback (at least twice a week) on a thread on Mumsnet and also take photos of the test drive. The photos may be used on Toyota's pages on Mumsnet and possibly elsewhere.

Additionally, we'd like 5 out of the 8 testers to take video feedback throughout the test drive on their smart phone. The videos will need to showcase all of the features the Auris has to offer, specifically how it feels to drive a hybrid. If you're happy to take video footage please indicate this on the sign up form (link below). Each of the testers making videos will receive a £30 Love2Shop voucher as an additional thank you!
The videos will be used on Toyota's pages on Mumsnet, hosted on YouTube and possibly elsewhere.

Small print:
In order to take part in the test drive you (and anyone else who will be driving) must:
~ be a UK resident
~ be aged 21 years old or over
~ hold a valid UK driving license
~ have no convictions for dangerous driving.
A driver declaration form will need to be completed; proof of identification and a valid driving licence (both photocard if applicable and paper part) will also need to be presented upon collection of vehicle and continue to be valid before the winner can take the test drive.

So, if you'd like to test drive the Toyota Auris please sign up here.

We'll be in touch with those selected by 11th June. If you're not selected, there will be more opportunities coming your way so do keep a look out!


Thanks and good luck,

MNHQ

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Ponders · 03/06/2013 11:50

why does it have to be someone with a child under 16? Sad

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Ponders · 03/06/2013 11:52

I will have a child at home from 15th-18th June but a) he's 20 & b) then he's going away for the summer

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IwishIwasmoreorganised · 03/06/2013 12:05

Too far for us to collect Sad

DH is v interested in hybrids so this would have been a good one.

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CycleChic · 03/06/2013 13:20

Bummer, we're going away 20 June, returning 8 July... I don't suppose I could test drive for the first week of the first round and the second week of the second round? No?

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AnnoyedByAlfieBear · 03/06/2013 16:31

Signed up!
Smile

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InnocentRedhead · 03/06/2013 16:36

Ooh, signed up and FX!

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ChocolateOrangeforDd · 03/06/2013 17:29

What a shame! We are actually very interested in buying a new small car for Dh that it would be possible for Dd aged 19 and Ds aged 17 to drive....but as they are not under 16 years, we are excluded. Sad

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EleanorHandbasket · 03/06/2013 17:40

Done! Well up for this.

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GlaikitFizzog · 03/06/2013 18:44

An auris is actually on my list of "new cars to test drive" so fingers crossed!

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RenterNomad · 03/06/2013 18:55
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LIZS · 03/06/2013 18:57

Can you be more specific about where in "South London" ?

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Ohhelpohnoitsa · 03/06/2013 18:58

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fallon8 · 03/06/2013 19:06

Does a grandchild count? Or can I borrow an under 16yr old?

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RenterNomad · 03/06/2013 19:11

It's Jemca in Croydon, LIZS Smile

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GlaikitFizzog · 03/06/2013 19:13

What's fluckering?

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Yonihadtoask · 03/06/2013 20:12

I'll give it a go.

Live with a bunch of petrol heads - so should be interesting :)

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RenterNomad · 03/06/2013 20:17

Raspberry sounds? Blush It may be just a family word.

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ATruthUniversallyAcknowledged · 03/06/2013 20:27

Pick me! Pick me! Forgot to mention in the application that my toddler's favourite game is 'brum brum' - we could get very cute video of him pretending to drive.

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Shesparkles · 03/06/2013 20:37

Ooooo I have 2 under 16s and can get to EdinburghGrinGrinGrin

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GrumpyKat · 03/06/2013 21:12

Ooh yes please. The second wave from Manchester would be perfect for us. One child under 16 and we have a couple of big journeys to do in that time too.

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TrinityRhino · 03/06/2013 22:54

I've signed up
the kids and I would love this
AND I would have to take a day trip to Edinburgh to pick it up and I've always wanted to go there but never have Grin

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MrsShrek3 · 03/06/2013 23:02

omg omg you've just turned me into a quivering babbling thing. I was eyeing it up last week (and the verso that I want if I win the lottery lol)
I heart my Yaris but would love a go in its big cousins!!

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aristocat · 03/06/2013 23:49

looks very nice but miles away Sad

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TenaciousOne · 04/06/2013 07:29

CycleChic- me too.

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WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes · 04/06/2013 13:53

Too far for me too, frustrating as I work practically next door to a Toyota place. I missed out on the Verso on as well Sad.

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