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Leader Live
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Leader Live
Wrexham man wins £51k Range Rover in online competition
Neil Abernethy was stunned when online competition specialist BOTB turned up at his home with the news he was the latest winner. The retiree is now celebrating after winning a £51,000 Range Rover Sport SVR in an online competition which cost him just 5p to enter. While he was relaxing in the garden, the 70-year-old was approached by BOTB presenter Katie Knight, who led him to the powerful SUV parked nearby. Neil said: "I'm just about getting over the shock. When I saw it was BOTB I'd completely forgotten what I had entered – it was a huge, but lovely surprise.' 'This is the best 5p I've ever spent! It's a beautiful car.' The Range Rover Sport SVR is a luxury SUV known for its supercharged V8 engine, impressive agility and sleek, high-tech interior. It's the first time Neil has ever owned – or even sat in – a Range Rover. 'She kept a good secret!' Neil said, referring to his partner, who was in on the surprise and helped BOTB coordinate the big reveal. A long-time BOTB player, Neil said he had entered the competitions as a bit of a hobby and never realistically thought he would win. Although he was thrilled with the car, he revealed he's planning to take the cash alternative. Neil added: 'I would have loved to take the car, but we've currently got nowhere to keep it. "We've been looking for a new house for ages. We might also use some of it towards a holiday to Barbados.' TOP STORIES TODAY To celebrate, Neil said he'll be opening a bottle of Champagne and heading out for a nice meal. Katie said: 'Neil was genuinely stunned – he was completely caught off guard and his reaction was priceless. Having played for years, he's a truly deserving winner. 'It's such an incredible prize – the Range Rover Sport SVR is an awesome car, packed with power, performance and luxury. 'Whether he takes the car or the cash, he now has an exciting decision to make.' BOTB hands over the keys to a stunning dream car each week, as well as offering lifestyle prizes. It also offers people the chance to win a holiday, cash, tech, cars and more in its Instant Wins Competition. Founded in 1999, BOTB has given away £99.9m-worth of cars so far.
Wales Online
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Wales Online
North Wales pensioner wins £51K Range Rover - but has no space to keep it
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A Welsh retiree is celebrating after winning a £51,000 Range Rover Sport SVR in an online competition - but doesn't have space to keep it. Neil Abernethy, a former BT engineer from Wrexham, was stunned when online competition specialist BOTB turned up at his home with the news he was the latest winner. He had completely forgotten he had entered the competition for the luxury vehicle - and had only staked 5p. Relaxing in the garden, the 70-year-old was approached by BOTB presenter Katie Knight, who led him to the powerful SUV parked nearby. 'I'm just about getting over the shock,' Neil said. 'When I saw it was BOTB I'd completely forgotten what I had entered – it was a huge, but lovely surprise. This is the best 5p I've ever spent! It's a beautiful car.' A long-time BOTB player, Neil said he had entered the competitions as a bit of a hobby and never realistically thought he would win. His partner was in on the secret and helped BOTB coordinate the big reveal. 'She kept a good secret,' Neil said. Although he was thrilled with the car after never owning or even sitting in a Range Rover, he revealed he's planning to take the cash alternative. 'I would have loved to take the car, but we've currently got nowhere to keep it,' he added. 'We've been looking for a new house for ages. We might also use some of it towards a holiday to Barbados.' To celebrate, Neil said he'll be opening a bottle of Champagne and heading out for a nice meal. Katie said: 'Neil was genuinely stunned – he was completely caught off guard and his reaction was priceless. Having played for years, he's a truly deserving winner. 'It's such an incredible prize – the Range Rover Sport SVR is an awesome car, packed with power, performance and luxury. Whether he takes the car or the cash, he now has an exciting decision to make.' Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone
North Wales Live
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- North Wales Live
North Wales pensioner wins £51K Range Rover - but has no space to keep it
A Welsh retiree is celebrating after winning a £51,000 Range Rover Sport SVR in an online competition - but doesn't have space to keep it. Neil Abernethy, a former BT engineer from Wrexham, was stunned when online competition specialist BOTB turned up at his home with the news he was the latest winner. He had completely forgotten he had entered the competition for the luxury vehicle - and had only staked 5p. Relaxing in the garden, the 70-year-old was approached by BOTB presenter Katie Knight, who led him to the powerful SUV parked nearby. 'I'm just about getting over the shock,' Neil said. 'When I saw it was BOTB I'd completely forgotten what I had entered – it was a huge, but lovely surprise. This is the best 5p I've ever spent! It's a beautiful car.' A long-time BOTB player, Neil said he had entered the competitions as a bit of a hobby and never realistically thought he would win. His partner was in on the secret and helped BOTB coordinate the big reveal. 'She kept a good secret,' Neil said. Although he was thrilled with the car after never owning or even sitting in a Range Rover, he revealed he's planning to take the cash alternative. 'I would have loved to take the car, but we've currently got nowhere to keep it,' he added. 'We've been looking for a new house for ages. We might also use some of it towards a holiday to Barbados.' To celebrate, Neil said he'll be opening a bottle of Champagne and heading out for a nice meal. Katie said: 'Neil was genuinely stunned – he was completely caught off guard and his reaction was priceless. Having played for years, he's a truly deserving winner. 'It's such an incredible prize – the Range Rover Sport SVR is an awesome car, packed with power, performance and luxury. Whether he takes the car or the cash, he now has an exciting decision to make.'
