Following on from the fab Ford S-MAX and Galaxy testing in Christmas '09-10 and a variety of other projects in 2010, Ford have asked us to now find a total of 15 Mumsnetters and their families from across the UK to take part in a three week test drive. This time we have three newly launched cars on offer - you can choose from...
C-MAX - a 5 seater, featuring
~ Five flexible seats
~ Power operated tailgate
~ Panoramic roof and interior
~ Active Park Assist
Grand C-MAX - a 7 seater, featuring
~ Seven flexible seats
~ Power operated tailgate
~ Sliding doors
~ Active Park Assist
or the Focus, featuring
~ Active City Stop
~ Active Park Assist
~ Lane Keeping Aid
~ Traffic Sign Recognition
Ford kindly let JustineMumsnet and CarrieMumsnet put the Grand C-MAX's through their paces recently -
The team at Ford say "We're delighted to be working with Mumsnet again in 2011. We are looking forward to finding out what Mumsnetters think of the all new Ford C-MAX, Grand C-MAX and the Focus"
Conditions - please read
You can use the car for anything (legal) - but you would need to pay for any fuel you use, as well as any parking permits or parking/traffic fines.
Insurance will be arranged as long as you:-
~ are aged 25 or over
~ have had a full driving licence for three years or more and
~ have no convictions for dangerous driving.
What will test drivers need to do?
If selected, you would need to be able to offer feedback about the car on Talk at least twice a week for the duration of the three week test plus a final round up of your thoughts.
We will also be asking you to use the video camera provided to film yourself reviewing the car with your family plus we'll need a photo of you with the car and some details about you and your family. All footage, photos and information may be shown on Mumsnet and potentially used by Ford elsewhere.
Timetable
The test drives are scheduled to take place as follows - each one will last 3 weeks.
Please only apply for a car when you are around and able to test the car as well as add your feedback.
C-MAX w/c 25 July to c14 Aug x 5 testers
Grand C-MAX w/c 15 Aug to c4 Sept x 5 testers
Focus w/c 12 Sept to c2 Oct x 5 testers
If selected your name and contact details would be passed to the team at Ford who would make arrangements to deliver the car on a convenient day and time to suit you.
If you're interested in taking part please sign up by clicking here.
If you are selected, we'll be in touch.
If you're selected for the test drive and add feedback as required on Mumsnet, you will receive £100 of John Lewis vouchers.
Thanks and good luck
MNHQ
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AnnMumsnet · 07/07/2011 14:32
I've been eagerly awaiting my call about delivery tomorrow but nothing yet .......Am soooooooooooo impatient! 
My car is here! Lovely man dropped it off at 8.30 and showed me how it works. He also delivered me a video camera and a packet of Duchy biscuits- they were included on the delivery not which I had to sign for! Can I eat them or do they serve a purpose in the test drive? 
I am very grateful as it came with nearly a full tank of fuel which is incredibly generous. I asked if I need to valet clean it before it is collected but he said no, they clean it too!
So, where to go today?!
I have also just realised that when the videos come out it is going to be soooo obvious which one I am so no pee taking of my accent I will be cringing enough.
Bet you are not yet as excited as me
My delivery man (poor guy) is on his way to Aberdeen from Peterborough as we speak and is expecting to get here about noon.
It is an 8 hour drive so I think i'll need to offer him some refreshments won't I?
the car is here
thank you mumsnet, Ford and Chris the lovely driver (just driven him to Ford 
)
will report back soon ...........
I got a call this afternoon and an email to say the car is being delivered Wednesday
When will the feedback thread be up? (please note the newest car I've ever had was about 6 years old so there may be some over-excited gushing to begin with )
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Farm meeting was grand thanks...30 odd 5 year olds having fun! (am having a 
now, though!)
Will ask my Ford folks when you should expect a call tomorrow.
Glad i'm not the only one it's worse than waiting for Christmas this.
I just came on here about to ask when we're likely to hear; I'd had much the same panic as Ineedacleaner !
Hope Ann enjoyed the farm!
(PS. Ann I had my survey prize, thanks!)
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