Millennial from Rotherham wins £26K Mercedes but gives up car to realise property dream {{favouriteCount}}

Getting your foot on the property ladder is one of the biggest challenges facing millennials.
So when a 28-year-old electrical engineer from South Yorkshire won a luxury Mercedes, he turned down the car and took the money instead to help him achieve his dream of buying his own home.

Zak Avill, from Rotherham, was on his lunch break at work when he learned he had won a Mercedes GLE 200 D in BOTB’s Instant Wins Competition.

“When I told my mum she thought I was playing a joke on her,” said Zak.

“It’s not everyday something like this happens, so it’s absolutely massive for me.”

“First-time buyers are finding it really hard to get on the property ladder, so this will help fast-track me.”

Not all the money will go towards his first home, though, with Zak telling how he planned to spend some on a Christmas getaway.

BOTB presenter Christian Williams, who congratulated Zak on his big win, understood his decision to turn down the Mercedes.

“It’s a cracking car, but because he wants to jump on the property ladder, he’s looking to use the cash to fund his first home,” he said. “We wish him the best of luck in his search!”

BOTB has given away £70 million worth of cars, along with other prizes including holidays, cash and technology, since it was founded in 1999.

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