7 days ago
Sutton DNA scientist wins £34,000 car and cash prize in online competition
A DNA scientist from Sutton has won a £34,000 car and a cash prize bundle in an online competition.
Sara Temelso, 37, struck lucky in BOTB's Lifestyle Competition, bagging a Mini Cooper E Exclusive Level 1 worth £34,000 and a £2,000 cash prize.
The 37-year-old was working from home post-ankle surgery when she was informed of her win by BOTB presenter Christian Williams via video call.
Sara said: "I can't believe it. It's amazing – I'm struggling to process that I've actually won.
"It's definitely made my year and will make a big difference to my plans.
"You enter hoping to win, but you don't really expect it. This is the best news ever."
The Mini Cooper E Exclusive Level 1 is an all-electric, three-door hatchback with a 41kWh battery, a significant upgrade from Sara's current 12-year-old Mini.
She said: "I've always had Minis and love them. My current one is 12 years old."
The cash prize will also be put to good use.
Sara added: "I've been wanting to replace my bathtub for a while as it's cracked, but I wasn't sure how I'd pay for it.
"I will definitely go on a nice long holiday."
BOTB is a leading car competitions company that hands over a dream car each week, along with lifestyle prizes.
It also offers people the chance to win a holiday, cash, tech, cars, and more in its Instant Wins Competition.
After being founded in 1999, BOTB has given away £98.6m-worth of cars so far.
BOTB presenter Christian added: "It was such a pleasure to surprise Sara, especially while she's recovering from surgery.
"She's clearly a big Mini fan, so to give her an electric upgrade like this – complete with some extra cash – was a great moment.
"The Mini Cooper E is an awesome little car. It's fun, stylish and packed with tech."
