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Scotsman
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Emotional nurse says winning a supercar for 19p will change her life
Maria had only been buying tickets since her friend won a car in February | BOTB This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. An emotional Maria Angelica Signey struggled to hold back tears as she was shown around the supercar she won for 19p Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A nurse who won the keys to a £118,000 McLaren after buying a ticket for just 19p says the prize will change her life. Maria Angelica Signey, from Wrexham, had just finished a gruelling shift when Christian Williams from the dream car giveaway company BOTB knocked on her door. The presenter was there to surprise her with a gleaming white supercar, one of hundreds of prizes given away by the company every year. Maria plans to take the cash instead of the car, because she only passed her test last month | BOTB As the car was revealed, Maria confessed she had only just passed her driving test last month, and she fought to hold back emotions as Christian explained the car's phenomenal power output and value. But even though she was bowled over with the 720bhp car, Maria plans to take the cash alternative and use the life-changing money to help her son through university and support her family back home. Fighting back tears, she said: "This will make such a huge difference to our lives. The latest bargain giveaways on BOTB right now Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible - tickets are 7p Mini Cooper S - tickets are free £685,000 home in Hampshire - tickets are 99p "I will not only be able to support my son's university journey, but I'll also share some of the prize with my family. That means the world to me.' Maria bought 50 of the 19p tickets after her friend Christine Ado, also a nurse and also from Wrexham, won a £30,000 Renault 5 and £20,000 cash in February. She said: "Back in February, I saw some of the winner videos and thought, why not give it a try. "Now it's a little tradition for me to play each month after payday." The McLaren 720s can sprint to 60mph in less than three seconds | BOTB 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 by William Hindmarch in 1999, BOTB has given away £92.8m worth of cars so far. To see the latest competitions click here. Christian said: 'Maria was completely overwhelmed – and rightly so. The McLaren 720S is one of the most powerful and luxurious cars out there. 'To be able to deliver this news to someone who's worked so hard looking after others is incredibly special. "The car sounds absolutely insane, but what's even more powerful is the impact this win will have on Maria and her family.' If you're worried about how gambling makes you feel, you can find free, confidential advice, tools and support, by visiting GambleAware or contacting the National Gambling Helpline, available 24/7, on 0808 8020 133 Selling your car? Here's the fastest way to get cash – and how it compares to rivals Thinking of selling your car this summer? It all starts with a valuation – and you can get one in under a minute with WeBuyAnyCar. With over 500 branches across the UK and same-day payment available, it's one of the quickest ways to find out what your vehicle is worth and get the cash if you're ready to sell. Used car prices have stayed surprisingly strong, especially for economical hatchbacks and SUVs. Whether you're upgrading for road trips or switching to a hybrid, a fast online quote can give you a solid starting point – even if you're still weighing up your options.
Leader Live
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Leader Live
Wrexham nurse wins £114k McLaren in online competition
Maria Angelica Signey, from Wrexham, was left stunned after winning a McLaren 720S through leading dream car competition company BOTB. The emotional moment came when BOTB presenter Christian Williams turned up at her doorstep to deliver the surprising news - shortly after Maria had returned home from a busy shift. 'I know you!' Maria gasped as she opened the door, instantly recognising Christian from the BOTB videos she'd watched online. Christian then revealed her jaw-dropping prize, which was parked nearby and is capable of 0-60mph in just 2.8 seconds, powered by a monstrous twin-turbocharged V8 engine. Maria, a single mum who only passed her driving test last month, was visibly emotional as she saw the car for the first time. Though she loved the car, Maria plans to take the cash alternative and use the life-changing money to help her son through university and support her family back home. 'This will make such a huge difference to our lives,' she said. 'I will not only be able to support my son's university journey, but I'll also share some of the prize with my family. That means the world to me.' Christian said: 'Maria was completely overwhelmed – and rightly so! The McLaren 720S is one of the most powerful and luxurious cars out there,' he said. 'To be able to deliver this news to someone who's worked so hard looking after others is incredibly special. The car sounds absolutely insane, but what's even more powerful is the impact this win will have on Maria and her family.' Leading car competitions company BOTB hands over the keys to a stunning dream car each week, as well as offering lifestyle prizes. MOST READ: It also offers people the chance to win a holiday, cash, tech, cars and more in its Instant Wins Competition. Founded by William Hindmarch in 1999, BOTB has given away £92.8m-worth of cars so far. 'Back in February, I saw some of the winner videos and thought, 'Why not give it a try?' Now it's a little tradition for me to play each month after payday,' Maria added.
