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Here's where users test and review products and give their feedback. If you'd like to run a product test please email [email protected].

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Wanted: five families to test-drive a new Ford

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GeraldineMumsnet · 27/11/2009 14:43

Fancy test-driving a brand new Ford for three weeks over Christmas? If you do, then please sign up using this link.

Everyone who signs up will be entered into a prize draw to win one of ten £50 John Lewis vouchers.

And if you're selected for the test-drive, you'll get £100 John Lewis vouchers in addition to motoring in a new Ford with all mod cons.

Good luck,
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nobodysfool · 19/12/2009 22:00

No idea.....mines being delivered on Mon, they didnt say what time so ill let yoou know if mines arrived before yours.

Nevergoogle · 19/12/2009 22:23

I think my car is arriving tuesday.

Have you been given any information on what is expected from the video diary?

Wags · 20/12/2009 09:55

My car comes on Monday, no sign of vouchers yet either. Did you get a letter from Ford. I got one but they didn't put the attachment in with 'useful information'. Just wondered if I needed to contact them or not.

Nevergoogle · 20/12/2009 12:13

Hmm, useful information sounds useful doesn't it.

No letter here, just the original phonecall, then another to arrange the drop off date.

nobodysfool · 20/12/2009 17:21

I didnt get a letter either justthe first phone call the a call from Fords to arrange a delivery date.
The video comes with the car so i am reliably told and there will be a tips booklet regarding the video diary.
If i'm honest, im a bit worried about the video diary!

Nevergoogle · 20/12/2009 17:30

shitting myself here.

Wags · 20/12/2009 19:55

I am really panicking about the video diary. In my wisdom I have taken on 5 weeks shop work over Christmas. Doing 6am-10am shifts, so if ever before I thought I looked old, haggard and tired then treble that at the moment. That and always wearing the same clothes..... God I am so shallow but HELLLLLLP.

Wags · 20/12/2009 19:56

I am really panicking about the video diary. In my wisdom I have taken on 5 weeks shop work over Christmas. Doing 6am-10am shifts, so if ever before I thought I looked old, haggard and tired then treble that at the moment. That and always wearing the same clothes..... God I am so shallow but HELLLLLLP.

Wags · 20/12/2009 20:00

Panicking so much I have posted twice . Nevergoogle are you that because of doing this - sorry to sound cryptic but I am sure you know what I mean. We are on the Ford web page as well so I was pondering changing slightly.

Nevergoogle · 20/12/2009 20:11

Yes, have temporarily namechanged in the interest of not upsetting anyone.

I'm working lots over christmas too and have an essay and presentation to write so i'm sure the video diary will be riveting stuff.

Wags · 20/12/2009 20:27

Ah, so used to your name never gave that a thought about causing offence. Still may change slightly.

nobodysfool · 21/12/2009 16:51

Wooo hooo!!!!!
Car has arrived, it's stunning.
Can't wait to have a drive when this ice has melted.
Still no vouchers though... ...anybody know when they are coming?
Oh, and how do i return the video camera?Or do we get to keep it?

Swagger · 21/12/2009 18:04

Mine is stuck on the M25. Getting really worried for the woman bringing it here. Even if she does get it here she has to get to Kings Cross. I was going to take her to the local station but think I might have problems getting her there. Charing Cross sounds like it's having problems, about to check Victoria out. Spare bed is made up......!!!

ruddynorah · 21/12/2009 18:38

ours is here!! love all the goodies. mug and pen and ford mints (!!) for dh, bag of disney toys and dvd for dd, and a fortnum and mason christmas pudding and biscuits for little me! been for a quick spin in it already..video camera charging so will do first diary tomorrow. have not seen dh so excited in ages..can't see him going back to his little old run about after our 3 week test drive.

so thank you ford, and thank you mumsnet

nobodysfool · 21/12/2009 18:42

So, what do we do with the video footage we take does anybody know?Do we just return it with the car it goes back?

ruddynorah · 21/12/2009 18:50

yes just send it back i guess..for them to edit us as they wish. what are we like worrying about ourselves on film?! i have a 4 week old baby so i assure you i will look suitably haggard also. now these twice weekly review pieces, where would they like those posted?

Nevergoogle · 21/12/2009 19:04

I've emailed HQ for more info and to send them a photo of my ugly mug.

Car getting delivered tomorrow. Yay.

Swagger · 21/12/2009 19:06

Still no call from my woman. Roads round here are gridlocked. She must be sooo fed up sat on the M25. How ghastly for her .

Nevergoogle · 21/12/2009 19:07

How is she getting home?

In fact, how is the man delivering mine getting home. I live miles from anywhere.

Swagger · 21/12/2009 19:35

Just heard from her. She was completely stuck for half hour, RAC refused to come out as they said they would also get stuck. Finally got going but has gone on alternative route which is more cross country. We have directed her back to main roads. She is only about half hour away, I think it will take her hours. She has had a coffee in a pub. I will offer her to stay here, we have a spare room made up for MIL but she can go in DD's room on hideaway bed. But I am hopeful we can get her on train to Victoria. Oops she is on phone again to DH sounds like she is going round in circles. , poor woman she is so lovely and cheerful.

Nevergoogle · 21/12/2009 19:46

Poor woman.

With any luck she might refuse to come and collect it again in 3 weeks.

thatsnotmymonster · 21/12/2009 19:59

Hi!

My Car is coming tomorrow- yay!!

I feel very sorry for the Ford man though- he called tonight and he was lovely but he has to drive up here (Edinburgh) from Cambridge tomorrow and he said he is aiming to be here by 9am (we have about 1.5 feet of snow) and then he has to get the train to Inverness and then drive halfway back to Cambridge I told him I expected him to be late and that would be fine!

I hadn't remembered that we were meant to get JL vouchers- wow am so pleased about that!! Maybe we won't get them till the end!
Could really do with them!

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pooka · 21/12/2009 20:07

DId she make it, swagger?

ruddynorah · 21/12/2009 20:35

dh is planning his directorial debut here. not sure our trip to tesco tomorrow is going to be quite as glam as it sounds what ever shall i wear...

Swagger · 21/12/2009 20:40

Well when she spoke to us at 7.30pm she was in Brasted. She has just rung from Crockenhill which is actually further away . Couldn't get off the junction again, so Sat Nav taken her back another route. She is still trying bless her and still sounding cheerfull, laughing even!

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