Wolverhampton taxi driver wins £138k Range Rover and £50k cash after theft ordeal
A Wolverhampton man whose taxi was damaged by thieves has had his fortunes turned around after winning a luxury £138,000 Range Rover and £50,000 in cash from BOTB.
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A taxi driver who had his car ruined in an attempted theft had his luck transformed in a spectacular way - when he won a £140,000 Range Rover and £50,000 cash.
Karwan Ahmed, from Wolverhampton, was at home when a knock came on the door. "Delivery for K Ahmed", came a voice from the letterbox.
And when he opened the door he was greeted by a familiar face - Christian Williams, a presenter from the dream car giveaway firm BOTB.
"I've got a bit of a surprise for you," he told Karwan. "It's parked up the road".
As Karwan was led around the corner to see his £138,555 new Range Rover P550 Autobiography he said: "I can't believe it, I'm shaking." Karwan even became a little unsteady on his feet as he was confronted with the gleaming black luxury car for the first time.
His prize was one of the biggest jackpots on the BOTB website, and tickets cost £4.10. But winning a brand new car was only part of the giveaway. Because Christian then popped open the boot and showed him a suitcase filled with £50,000 cash.
As Karwan started to take deep breaths to calm his nerves and keep his emotions in check, and Christian pointed out that the total prize pot was the thick end of £200,000, Karwan said: "This has changed my life. Thank you so much."
He explained that thieves broke the window of his taxi, a vital lifeline that ensures he can earn a living.
"They were trying to seal the car", he said: "I tried contacting the police but they couldn't find anyone."
"I'm really sorry to hear that", replied Christian. "At least we've got some good news for you today.
As a BOTB winner, Karwan will be offered the chance to take a cash alternative, likely to be well over £100,000.
Christian asked: "It you took that life-changing amount of money, what do you think you would spend it on?"
Karwan said he would consider putting it into a mortgage, and to go on a nice holiday with his wife, who has always wanted to go to Turkey.
BOTB gives prizes away every week, ranging from lifestyle prizes such as watches and cash bundles, to cars and holidays, and even a house.
To see a full range of prize draws, click here.
