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A garage owner is hoping to change one local family's life this Christmas by giving away a fully repaired car, a festive food shop and presents for children.
Jack Marsh, director of Rapid Response Auto Centre, launched the giveaway in partnership with several Bradford businesses after acquiring a seven-seater Vauxhall Zafira that will be refurbished and handed over to a family in need.
The 24-year-old, from Keighley, said the idea came from a desire to give something back to the community that helped him build his business.
"It hasn't been easy getting where I am, and a lot of local people have helped me," he said.
"If I'm in a position where I can make someone's Christmas, I'll do it. It's only money."
Garage owner Jack Marsh with the car. (Image: T&A)
How will it work?
The vehicle will receive all necessary repairs, a fresh MOT, four brand-new tyres, road tax, a full tank of diesel and even a year's insurance paid for by the garage.
But for Mr Marsh, the giveaway is about far more than a car.
He said: "We're basically wanting a family that's in need this Christmas."
"We want to supply a full Christmas food shop for them, supply presents for the children."
Garage owner Jack Marsh with the car. (Image: T&A)
He added: "We're going to try and raise the best part of £1,000 to give them to cover the Christmas period."
Nominations will open on the garage's Facebook page on November 1, with people invited to put forward families they believe would genuinely benefit from the support.
Those who would prefer to keep nominations private can contact the business directly by Facebook message or email.
Mr Marsh said the winner will also be able to remain anonymous if they wish.
'It gives them a chance to get back on their feet'
The Keighley businessman said he wanted the competition to reach people across the entire Bradford district and help remove some of the pressures many families face.
"We basically want to flip them for a month so they didn't have to worry," he said.
Mr Marsh, who set up the business aged 20, said a reliable vehicle can be the difference between keeping and losing a job.
The Vauxhall (Image: T&A)
He said: "If we can just take that stress off a family and make sure they've got everything they need for Christmas, it gives that family a chance to get back on their feet."
A Facebook post announcing the initiative said organisers hope the giveaway will make a "huge difference" to a local family and urged people to share details of the scheme widely in order to reach those who may need help the most.
Anyone living within the Bradford postcode area will be eligible for nomination when entries officially open next month.