Greggs worker wins his dream Suzuki Jimny Sierra

“You’ve Got to Be in It to Win It”

For Stephen Parkinson, competitions had always been something he occasionally glanced at, never something he seriously expected to win.

That changed in the space of a few hours.

Stephen, an HGV driver working for Greggs, was parked up mid-shift when he found himself scrolling on his phone. A sponsored advert caught his eye: a Suzuki Jimny S5s Sierra draw.

He clicked.

Within minutes, he had signed up, created a brand-new account, and placed his very first order. £20 worth of tickets at just 10p each.

“I just thought I’d give it a go… you’ve got to be in it to win it.”

What makes Stephen’s story remarkable is the timing. He had only created his account around 1.5 hours before the draw took place on 7th April 2026.

At the time, he noticed something that nudged him into action.

“The ticket sales looked like they were stalling… it wasn’t even half sold. That’s what made me think, why not?”

Then he went back to work and forgot all about it.

Until the email arrived.

“You have a winning ticket”

When Stephen later checked his phone during another stop, he saw the notification.

You have a winning ticket.

At first, he didn’t believe it.

Like many first-time winners, he assumed it had to be something small, like credit, a consolation prize, maybe a runner-up reward.

Not a car.

Definitely not a brand-new Suzuki Jimny Sierra.

“I’m still not fully sure I believe it. I spent £20 and was in with a chance of winning, but I never thought it would be me.”

His wife was equally sceptical when he told her.

Like many families hearing something that sounds too good to be true, her first reaction was simple: it must be a scam.

It wasn’t.

A very different kind of garage upgrade

Stephen’s reaction came from the contrast. He already drives a 64-plate Range Rover and spends his working life behind the wheel of an HGV — two very different machines compared to the compact, boxy Jimny.

But that was part of the appeal.

When he finally saw the car in person, the excitement shifted into disbelief.

“The colour just pops. It’s like a mini-wagon!”

For Stephen, this wasn’t just another vehicle. It was the first time he’d ever owned a brand-new car, something he never expected would happen through a £20 impulse entry during a work break.

“There's so much room in here, I’m totally shocked!”

Cash alternative or keys in hand?

The win also came with a cash alternative of £23,000, a tempting option for most people.

But for Stephen, the decision wasn’t complicated once the reality of the Jimny sank in.

This wasn’t just about value. It was about experience.

A brand-new car. A rare win. And a vehicle he had only just discovered moments before entering.

So instead of cashing out, Stephen chose the keys.