Leigh man surprised at home with new £58k dream car

Arpad Szilagyi, from Leigh, bagged himself a Mercedes EQA 250 AMG Line in BOTB’s weekly Dream Car Competition.

The 36-year-old was at home when he received a visit from BOTB presenter Christian Williams, who revealed he was this week’s winner and surprised him with his new car, which was parked nearby.

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“I was just speechless when I saw Christian because I was in that much shock,” he said. 

“I’ve been playing BOTB for a few years and am a relatively pragmatic person, but one day I was hopeful of winning, and I’m just so happy I have.”

The Mercedes EQA 250 AMG Line has a range of 261 miles and features 188bhp. 

“I have played for this car a few times as well as a few others, and just love Mercedes and German cars in general,” Arpad said. “This one is just so beautiful and spacious.”

Despite his love of the car, Arpad said he was considering taking the cash alternative. 

“I’ve already got a relatively good car, so I might take the cash which I will invest smartly and possibly use some on home renovations,” added Arpad.

Christian said: “I know Arpad has been playing BOTB for a while, and you could tell how shocked he was with the look on his face and the fact he was lost for words when he answered the door to me.

“It’s a fantastic car with a really nice design. Mercedes being Mercedes, the interior is also stunning.

“Choosing between the car and the cash is obviously a very difficult decision to make, but I’m sure he’ll be very happy with either once the news has sunk in and he’s made up his mind.”

Leading car competitions company BOTB hands over the keys to a stunning dream car each week as well as a lifestyle prize.

Its win a car competition sees people buy tickets for the car they want to win and then play spot the ball. An independent panel of judges decide who wins.

To see Arpad’s reaction alongside a host of other lucky winners, head over to BOTB.com.