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  • mclarkie
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    Summary Terms and Conditions

    UK,
    17+ only. Entry Period: 09:00 BST 31/07/26 - 23:59 BST 11/09/26. 2
    entry routes, 1 shared prize pool. Entry Route 1: Download the
    Autotrader app (or update current version), login (or create account),
    click on prize draw banner and confirm details to enter this month's
    Prize Draw. Entry Route 2: Log onto your Instagram account (or create
    one for free), comment by tagging a friend under the pinned promotional
    post on @autotraderuk .
    No purchase necessary. August’s Prize: 1 x BYD Dolphin Surf worth
    £21,975, up to £1,300 to use for their vehicle insurance, covered by
    MoneySuperMarket, and £1,000 to use in public charging credit, covered
    by Octopus Electroverse. Internet access required. Public Instagram
    account required for Entry Route 2. Max 1 entry per person per Prize
    Draw. Max 1 Prize per person in total. Visit website for full T and Cs
    and Prize details. Promoter: Autotrader Limited.

    Full Terms and Conditions
    1. This
      Promotion is open to residents of the United Kingdom aged 17 or over,
      excluding employees of the Promoter, its agents and anyone
      professionally associated with this Promotion.
    2. No
      purchase necessary; however, internet access is required. A valid email
      address is required for Entry Route 1. A public Instagram account is
      required for Entry Route 2.
    3. Promotion Period: Enter between 09:00 BST on the 31st July 2026 and 23:59 BST on the 11th September 2026 inclusive.
    4. To Enter:
      1. Entry Route 1: Download Autotrader app (or update current version), sign into your
        account (or create one for free). Then click on the banner on the app
        home screen, check your details are correct and click "enter giveaway"
        in order to be entered into this month's Prize Draw. Entrants must
        ensure they are using the most up-to-date version of the Autotrader app
        (which may require installing the latest updates on their device) in
        order to participate.
      2. Entry Route 2: Log onto your Instagram account (or create one for free) and comment by tagging a friend under the pinned promotional post on @autotraderuk
        to be entered into this month's Prize Draw. Entrants must keep their
        Instagram profile on a public setting and ensure their account settings
        have all filters turned off to allow messages from anyone for at least 4
        weeks following the end of the Promotion Period in order to be
        contacted as a winner.
    5. Maximum of 1 entry is permitted per person, per Entry Route, per Prize Draw.
    6. The Prize: There will be 1 winner who will win 1x BYD Dolphin Surf worth £21,975.
      The vehicle colour will be dependent on the winner's choice and stock
      availability at the time of winner confirmation. The winner will also
      receive up to £1,300 to use for their insurance for the vehicle.
      Insurance cost is covered by MoneySuperMarket. Additionally, the winner
      will receive £1,000 in public charging credit. The credit is covered by
      Octopus Electroverse.
    7. Further Prize Details and Conditions:
      1. The winner must be aged 17 or over at the time of entering the Prize Draw.
      2. The
        winner must have and must show either a provisional licence (if they
        are a learner driver) or a full driving licence valid in the UK. In
        certain circumstances the Promoter may waive this requirement where the
        winner can show (to the Promoter's reasonable satisfaction) that the
        winner is unable to drive due to a disability or medical condition but
        wishes to own a car for a carer to use for the winner's benefit.
      3. The winner will be asked to prove they are a resident of the UK.
      4. The
        prize will be available for home delivery or collection from the
        retailer site (travel expenses will be reimbursed by Autotrader up to
        £200).
      5. If the prize is to be driven on a public highway,
        insurance cover must be obtained by the winner prior to collection of
        the Prize.
      6. Maintenance, services and running costs of the
        vehicle are the responsibility of the winner from the date of ownership.
        This date will be confirmed with the winner in writing following winner
        acknowledgement of the Prize.
      7. Vehicle warranty will vary dependent on the Prize. Warranty and its duration will be confirmed with the winner before delivery.
      8. Any
        pictures depicting the prizes on any media including press
        advertisements, posters or TV commercials are indicative only and the
        actual prize may vary from the depictions. The Promotion does not
        constitute an endorsement or recommendation of the product being offered
        as prize.
      9. The Prize must be taken as stated and no compensation
        will be payable if a winner is unable to use the Prize as stated. The
        winner will be liable for all costs and expenses not stated relating to
        claiming the prize.
      10. The winner will receive up to £1,300 to use
        for their insurance for the vehicle. The insurance cost is covered by
        MoneySuperMarket.
      11. The winner must share evidence of their
        purchase of insurance with MoneySuperMarket in order to be reimbursed
        for the cost of the insurance.
      12. The winner will also receive £1,000 in Octopus Electroverse public charging credit to use.
      13. The
        winner must download the Octopus Electroverse app and set up a free
        account in order to claim the credit. There are no subscriptions
        necessary. The credit code has no expiry date.
      14. The winner will
        not be able to re-sell the vehicle for three months following delivery.
        Should the winner wish to sell during the first three months, they must
        obtain the consent of the Promoter by emailing competitions@autotrader.co.uk.
    8. Winner Selection: 1 provisional winner will be randomly selected from all valid entries
      received during the Promotion Period. For your total confidence, the
      prize draw will be conducted by The Competitions Agency, an independent promotional verification service, within 3 working days of the end of the Promotion Period.
    9. Winner Notification: The provisional winner will be contacted either via the email address
      connected to their Autotrader account or the social media account used
      to enter within 7 working days of Winner Selection and will be required
      to respond to confirm eligibility and acceptance of the Prize, within 14
      days of initial contact. This must be done by following the
      instructions and responding directly to the email/direct message. Once
      eligibility has been confirmed, the provisional winner will be confirmed
      as a winner. If the provisional winner does not respond to the initial
      contact within 14 days, the Promoter reserves the right to disqualify
      the provisional winner. If the provisional winner is disqualified, the
      Promoter reserves the right to award the prize to a reserve selected in
      the same manner. Reserve winner may have less time to respond.
    10. Prize Acceptance: The winner will be notified within 28 days of acceptance of the Prize
      to arrange delivery of the Prize. In the unlikely event that a Prize
      doesn't arrive within 28 days of Prize Acceptance, the winner will have a
      further 28 days to inform the Promoter by emailing competitions@autotrader.co.uk.
      If the winner does not inform the Promoter within this time frame, the
      Promoter will reserve the right to not reissue the prize or limit its
      value at its sole discretion.
    11. Moderation: The Promoter reserves the right to reject entries which, in the reasonable opinion of the Promoter:
      1. are in breach of these Terms and Conditions;
      2. contain
        any content that is offensive, harmful, objectionable or which is
        otherwise unsuitable for publication including with respect to race,
        religion, origin or gender, or which could reflect negatively upon the
        name, reputation or goodwill of the Promoter or any brand partner;
      3. contains or refers to any unauthorised third-party brand or reference any third-party names, logos and/or trademarks;
      4. contains any content which has been created by an AI tool or which has been influenced by AI; or
      5. promotes any political agenda.
    12. When
      the winner is communicating with the Promoter and when collecting the
      Prize, the Promoter reserves the right in its absolute discretion to
      withhold the Prize if the winner fails to comply with the directions of
      the Promoter or acts in a manner that is dangerous to themselves or to
      the public or is, in the opinion of the Promoter, anti-social in any
      manner or which causes a disturbance or nuisance to others. Whilst
      accepting the Prize the winner must not: be drunk, intoxicated, under
      the influence of drugs, underage, be abusive, threatening, make or
      incite racial abuse, chant, use offensive language, make obscene
      gestures, throw items, behave anti-socially, carry laser pens, bring
      animals (except guide dogs), carry offensive weapons or illegal
      substances, carry candles, climb any structure, make excessive noise,
      offer any item for sale, damage the venue or smoke. Failure to comply
      with these Terms and Conditions may result in the Promoter withholding
      the Prize.
    13. Provided no objection is
      received, if you are the winner, your surname and county of residence
      will be made available by the Promoter by sending an email request to competitions@autotrader.co.uk
      one month after the close of the Promotion, for a period of 8 weeks. You
      can object to your surname or county of residence being published or
      request for the amount of information being published to be reduced
      during the Winner Notification process. Without prejudice, the Promoter
      will provide this information to the Advertising Standards Authority on
      reasonable request.
    14. The Prize is not
      transferable or exchangeable, unless express consent has been given by
      the Promoter, and cannot be redeemed for monetary value or for any other
      form of compensation. If for any reason any element of the Prize is not
      available, the Promoter reserves the right, at its sole discretion to
      substitute another prize for it, of equal or greater value.
    15. If
      the Promotion is not capable of running as planned for reasons
      including but not limited to tampering, unauthorised intervention,
      fraud, dishonesty, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the
      control of the Promoter which corrupt or affect the administration,
      security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Promotion, the
      Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any individual who tampers
      with the entry process or does not comply with these Terms and
      Conditions and/or to cancel, modify or suspend the Promotion or
      invalidate any affected entries.
    16. No
      responsibility can be taken for entries which are lost, delayed,
      corrupted, damaged, misdirected or incomplete or which cannot be
      delivered for any technical, delivery or other reason. Proof of sending
      will not be accepted as proof of receipt. The Promoter does not
      guarantee continuous or secure access to the microsite.
    17. This
      Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or
      associated with Instagram. By entering you are providing your
      information to the Promoter and not to Instagram, and Instagram is not
      responsible for any element of this Promotion.
    18. The
      Promoter may request that the winner participate in publicity arising
      from the Promotion. The winner is under no obligation to participate and
      may decline this request. Participation is at the winner's discretion
      and is not a condition of Prize Acceptance.
    19. It
      is the responsibility of the participant to provide their correct,
      up-to-date details when entering the Promotion and/or confirming
      acceptance of the Prize in order for their Prize to be processed. The
      Promoter cannot be held responsible for winners failing to supply
      accurate information which affects Prize acceptance or delivery of their
      Prize.
    20. The Promoter reserves the
      right to verify the eligibility of entrants. The Promoter may require
      such information as it considers reasonably necessary for this purpose
      and a prize may be withheld unless and until the Promoter is satisfied
      with the verification.
    21. The Promoter
      together with any associated agencies and companies will not be liable
      for any loss (including, without limitation, indirect, special or
      consequential loss or loss of profits), expense or damage which is
      suffered or sustained (whether or not arising from any person's
      negligence) in connection with this Promotion or accepting or using the
      Prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law. Nothing
      will exclude the Promotor's liability for death or personal injury as a
      result of its negligence.
    22. The
      Promoter seeks to run a fair and secure promotion and prevent abuse and
      cheating. If you enter in a way that is not consistent with these Terms
      and Conditions, your entry (and any of your associated aliases) will be
      disqualified. Any Prize awarded may be void and recoverable, and the
      Promoter reserves the right to bar you from entering future promotions
      for a period of at least six months. For this reason, the Promoter
      reserves the right at any point to:
      1. Verify the
        eligibility of entrants and/or the provisional winner through multiple
        means by requesting such information it considers reasonably necessary
        for this purpose. Entry or a Prize may be withheld until verification is
        completed.
      2. Disqualify entries that are not made directly by the individual entering the Promotion.
      3. Disqualify entries made using anonymous email services such as, but not limited to, GuerillaMail, Dispostable or Mailinator.
      4. Disqualify
        bulk entries from individuals, trade, consumer groups or third parties,
        incomplete entries and entries submitted by macros or other automated
        means.
      5. Disqualify entries beyond the maximum allowed, or those
        using techniques such as 'script', 'brute force', masking identity by
        manipulating IP addresses, using aliases or identities other than their
        own or any other means.
      6. Disqualify entrants who tamper with the entry process.
      7. Disqualify entries which, in some other way, do not meet the requirements of these Terms and Conditions.
      8. Cancel,
        modify or suspend the Promotion should it not be capable of running as
        planned for reasons including but not limited to tampering, unauthorised
        intervention, fraud, dishonesty, technical failures, or any other
        causes beyond the control of the Promoter which corrupt or affect the
        administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this
        Promotion.
    23. The Promoter
      will not be liable for any failure to comply with its obligations or any
      delay in performing its obligations within these Terms and Conditions
      if an act, omission, event or circumstance occurs caused by (but not
      limited to) global or regional health crises, weather conditions, fire,
      flood, strike, hurricane, industrial dispute, war, terrorist activity,
      hostilities, political unrest, riots, civil commotion, epidemic,
      pandemic, famine, plague or other natural calamities and acts of God, or
      any other circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter.
    24. The
      Promoter may refuse to award a Prize in the event of any entrant's
      fraud, dishonesty, breach or non-entitlement under these Terms and
      Conditions or seek recovery of its value if the Prize has been awarded.
    25. Any
      and all personal data supplied for the running of this Promotion will
      be used solely for the purpose of this Promotion by the Promoter and/or
      by any agent appointed by it to assist with running the Promotion on
      behalf of the Promoter and will not be disclosed to a third party for
      any other purpose unless your positive consent has been obtained. Your
      personal data will be handled in accordance with the Promoter's privacy
      policy, available at: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/privacy-notice .
    26. If
      any provisions of these Terms and Conditions are judged to be invalid,
      illegal or unenforceable, this will not affect or impact the
      continuation in full force and effect the remainder of the provisions.
    27. By entering this Promotion, you will be deemed to have agreed to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
    28. If
      a discrepancy between these Terms and Conditions and the details in any
      promotional material arises, the details in these Terms and Conditions
      will prevail.
    29. These Terms and
      Conditions are governed by English law and their interpretation and
      application will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts
      of England and Wales. Residents of Scotland and Northern Ireland may
      bring proceedings in their own jurisdiction.
    30. Promoter: Autotrader Limited, No.3 Circle Square, 3 Hawkshaw Street, Manchester, M1 7BL.

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