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Find a toy car, and you could win a brand new car!

Autotrader is now your destination for brand new cars, and we’re celebrating with an exciting giveaway.

The Autotrader Car Hunt is a nationwide event kicking off on 24th February, where we’re hiding 1,000 toy cars across 10 major UK cities. Find a toy car, and you could win a brand new car! It’s your chance to join in the fun and be in the running to drive away in the incredible Hyundai IONIQ 5 N.

Here's how it works:

  • We’re hiding 1,000 toy cars across 10 UK cities
  • Each city will be activated on a different working day during the two-week period, with 100 toy cars hidden in each location
  • You’ll have until 23:59 on 9th March to find a toy car and enter the prize draw
  • Clues and updates about the locations will be shared on our Instagram account @autotraderuk
  • Find a toy car, scan the QR code on the bottom, and follow the steps to enter via Instagram
  • Each person can enter the prize draw only once by finding a toy car and completing the steps. Your entry gives you the chance to win the ultimate prize - a brand new Hyundai IONIQ 5 N worth over £65,000! (T&Cs apply)

Where to join the Autotrader Car Hunt

The Autotrader Car Hunt is live in 10 major UK cities from 24th February to 9th March 2025. We’re hiding 100 toy cars in each city, with activation dates to mark when the hunt begins. You’ll have until the end of the event to find a toy car and enter the giveaway.

Check the list below for activation dates and cities, and follow our Instagram for clues and updates on where to look.

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Key Activation Dates and locations

Make sure to take part before the Car Hunt closes on Sunday the 9th March. Get ready to join the fun, explore your city, and take your shot at winning a brand new Hyundai IONIQ 5 N worth over £65,000!

Week 1

  • 24/02 – Manchester
  • 25/02 – Edinburgh
  • 26/02 – Bristol
  • 27/02 – Leeds
  • 28/02 – Glasgow

Week 2

  • 03/03 – Birmingham
  • 04/03 – Liverpool
  • 05/03 – Cardiff
  • 06/03 – Newcastle
  • 07/03 – London

The prize:

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N

Hyundai set out to make the most exciting electric car ever with the IONIQ 5 N – and it basically succeeded. It’s a genuinely amazing thing. Honed on the race track, by simulating gear shifts and engine sounds, the 5 N truly sounds and feels just like a high-performance petrol car... an insanely quick 650-horsepower one. But it’s also basically a very comfy and efficient family hatchback, making it the ultimate all-rounder.And now, it could be yours. Take part in the Autotrader Car Hunt and you could win this incredible electric car, worth over £65,000.

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Stay Connected and Join the Fun!

Follow Autotrader on Instagram to stay updated with the latest clues, activation dates, and winner announcements for the Car Hunt. Don’t miss your chance to find a toy car and win a brand new car!

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