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UK MNers needed for extended test drive with a Renault ZOE electric car - and get a free iPad NOW CLOSED

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AnnMumsnet · 06/06/2014 14:52

We have been asked by the team at Renault to find two lucky MNers to put the new Renault ZOE to the MN test!

Renault say "our five-seat supermini, ZOE, has shaken up the electric car market thanks to its eye-catching looks, futuristic cabin design and attractive purchase price.

Now, as part of a Renault promotion, we’re pleased to be giving two Mumsnet members a chance to test drive a Renault ZOE for a week for a promotional film.

We’ll deliver the car to you and fit a Z.E.-ready wallbox at your home (you’ll need off-street parking). The car will be fitted with cameras to record your experience of living with the ZOE, and we’ll give you an iPad to keep a daily diary of your week.

After seven days, we’ll return to make a video of your electric experience. And, as an added incentive, you can keep the iPad.

The Renault ZOE offers a maximum driving range of 120 miles, funky looks, a practical cabin and generous standard equipment. There’s even a smartphone app that lets you monitor charge levels and even pre-heat or cool the interior of the car.

It has also been awarded five stars in the Euro NCAP passive safety tests, with a best-in-class overall score of 85%, and also has a passenger airbag that can be deactivated to fit a car seat, while you can enjoy the reassurance of 24/7 roadside assistance, even if you run out of charge".

The edited videos will be used by Renault in further promotion: your real life name will be used.

If you'd like to take part - please read the T&Cs below - then, if that works for you - please add your details on this form.

We will send anon reasons for wanting to take part to Renault and they will pick their selected MNers - we will then send over contact details and Renault will be in touch with them directly to make the arrangements!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  1. To enter, add 200 words on why you’d be perfect for the Renault video to on this form. 2. Entries close at 23:59 BST Wednesday 11th June 2014. 3. The prize is the use of a Renault Zoe for seven days in July 2014 (exact dates TBC). An electric car charge point will be permanently fitted on your property (it will not be removed post project). Winners will require off street parking for the vehicle. Winner will also receive an ipad for use during the project and can be kept post project. 4. Winners must be available for a 2 hour window to receive and return the vehicle. During this window the winner will be asked questions on their experience of the Zoe and their reactions filmed. There will be permanent cameras set up inside the vehicle recording the winner driving. Winners also commit to producing a daily video diary on a ipad supplied to them that can be kept by the winner post project. 5. Competition only open to UK residents. 6. No cash alternative. Prizes are non-transferable. 7. Entrants must be over the age of 18 at the time of entry and posses a full UK driving license. 8. The Promoter: Haymarket Media Group, Teddington Studios, Broom Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 9BE, UK
UK MNers needed for extended test drive with a Renault ZOE electric car - and get a free iPad NOW CLOSED
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WonderWomansSister · 14/06/2014 17:34

If I didn't get selected because of my erotic topiary, I shall be most displeased Wink

IwishIwasmoreorganised · 14/06/2014 19:21

I'm amazed that we've been shortlisted tbh.

I thought that all of your witty, snappy, intelligent sounding applications would shadow mine into insignificance.

Obviously the mundane monotony of my life sounds quite appealing to those who read it!

CormoranStrike · 14/06/2014 21:29

I had lots of qualities - my current occupation and previous occupation all mysterious like a spy made me perfect.

But I suspect my postcode was far too far from Renault HQ to make it feasible.

It is postcode-ism, I swear.

WonderWomansSister · 14/06/2014 22:13

I'm only an hour or so away from Renault HQ. Bloody topiary - Itold DH it'd narrow our opportunities Angry Grin

IwishIwasmoreorganised · 14/06/2014 23:32

Where will the cars be coming from? I have no idea if our postcode made us desirable or not.

CheeryName · 14/06/2014 23:47

Don't worry Wonderwoman, I'm sure you'll be top of the list for the Mumsnet Secateur Testing Challenge!
Good luck IWish :)

WonderWomansSister · 15/06/2014 20:18

I'd bette be Cheery Wink

WonderWomansSister · 15/06/2014 20:19

Bette? Better, better

WonderWomansSister · 15/06/2014 20:19

DISAPPOINTMENT!

CheeryName · 15/06/2014 21:00

Or the dictionary testing team Wink

WonderWomansSister · 16/06/2014 08:18
Grin
IwishIwasmoreorganised · 23/06/2014 11:28
Grin

We've been chosen! Just need to wait for British Gas to get in touch re: fitting the charging point then we can arrange when we'll have the car!

The boys are so excited!

CheeryName · 23/06/2014 13:58

Ooh well done I Wish! I was hoping you'd be picked seeing as you are a real MNer and have chatted on this thread.

Can all us unchosen ones give you dares on what to do?!

Starting with dressing up as Cilla Black of course...

IwishIwasmoreorganised · 23/06/2014 16:02

Not sure about Cilla, have you got a wig that I could borrow?!

I'm not exactly sure what they'll want us to do filming wise yet. The handover is going to take a over an hour, so I'm sure there'll be some specifics that we'll need to cover (they want DH to take it to work a couple of times too!).

Hope we can get the charger fitted soon........

Rishi79 · 23/06/2014 16:11

Well done, I wish! Hope it is more exciting. Can't wait to read your experiences. So who is the other Lucky MNer BTW? :)

MaryBS · 23/06/2014 16:48

Not long found out I'm the other MNer :). Woohoo, am so excited!!!

IwishIwasmoreorganised · 23/06/2014 17:23

Do you know when yours will be delivered Mary?

MaryBS · 23/06/2014 17:38

No, they said it would depend on how long it would be before the charger is installed, but it had "all slipped a bit". I think the idea is one of us has it, they clean it and check it over, then the other has it. But we go on holiday 18 July, so it would probably be after that, he said.

CheeryName · 23/06/2014 19:18

Ooh well done Mary!

IwishIwasmoreorganised · 23/06/2014 20:11

I see, we're not away during the summer so can work around you.

I hope we can get these chargers in quickly!

WonderWomansSister · 23/06/2014 21:59

Well done IWish and Mary!

MaryBS · 24/06/2014 07:38

Thank you! Its quite exciting really, although I am very Hmm at the rest of the family fighting over who will get the ipad after the trial.

IwishIwasmoreorganised · 24/06/2014 08:16

Me too! Apparantly I get to keep the old one and our ds's are having the new one Confused

I'm a bit nervous at the thought of doing the filming! Think I may have to take a bit longer getting myself ready in the mornings!!

AnnMumsnet · 24/06/2014 08:27

YAY! Grin well done ladies!!!

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MaryBS · 26/06/2014 11:20

We are currently an ipad-free household, so there's a lot of competition. I know what you mean about the filming - I'm surprised they didn't ask to see a picture of me before selecting me Grin