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