Best Car Competition Sites UK (2026): Legit Operators Ranked
If you want the short version: the strongest UK car competition sites right now are Rev Comps, Phatlads and Apex Competition, all of which run frequent car draws, publish their winners and offer a proper free entry route. Below we've ranked the ten operators our editors rate most highly for cars, scored on transparency, draw frequency, payout history and how clearly they handle the free-entry rules. PrizeDrawsDaily doesn't run any draws — we're an independent directory, so these are our honest editorial picks, not paid placements.
How we ranked the best car competition sites
Every operator here gets a star rating from our review team. We're looking at four things, in roughly this order: does the site actually pay out and prove it (winner videos, ticket numbers, livestreamed draws); is the free postal route genuine and easy to find; are ticket caps and per-person limits sensible; and is the whole thing clearly explained without weasel wording. A flashy supercar on the homepage counts for nothing if the terms are a mess.
We've leaned on our own scores to order the table. Ratings sit between 4.0 and 4.6 — these are all sites we'd happily enter ourselves, which is rather the point of a "best" list. The differences between, say, a 4.4 and a 4.2 are real but small, so read the table as tiers rather than a strict league.
The ranking: 10 best car competition sites UK
| # | Operator | Our rating | Known for | Typical entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rev Comps | ★4.6 | Huge weekly car line-up, slick livestreamed draws, strong payout record | From ~£1–£2 |
| 2 | Phatlads | ★4.4 | High-spec performance cars, loyal following, frequent draws | From ~£1–£3 |
| 3 | Apex Competition | ★4.4 | Dream/supercar focus, clear odds, polished site | From ~£2 |
| 4 | UKCC | ★4.3 | Broad car range, instant wins alongside main draws | From ~£0.50–£2 |
| 5 | All Star Prizes | ★4.3 | Mix of cars, cash and tech, regular draw schedule | From ~£1 |
| 6 | Ignite Comps | ★4.2 | Modified and performance cars, active community | From ~£1–£2 |
| 7 | The Car Competition | ★4.2 | Car-only specialist, simple no-frills format | From ~£1–£2 |
| 8 | Borders Competitions | ★4.2 | Scottish operator, good cash alternatives, transparent draws | From ~£0.89 |
| 9 | BOTB | ★4.1 | Long-running Spot-the-Ball skill format, dream cars weekly | From ~£1–£2 |
| 10 | Dream Car Giveaways | ★4.0 | Big brand, low ticket prices, live presenter draws | From ~£0.08+ |
Want to see what's actually live today rather than a static list? The car draws category on PrizeDrawsDaily pulls in current car competitions across these operators with prices and closing dates attached.
A bit more on the top picks
Rev Comps tops our list because it does the boring stuff well. The draws are streamed, winners are named with ticket numbers, and the free route is where it should be. It's one of the better-known names in UK comping and the volume of car draws means there's nearly always something worth a look.
Phatlads and Apex Competition share fourth-decimal-place scores for a reason — both lean into the proper dream-car end of the market, both run tight, well-documented draws, and both have the kind of repeat entrants that tend to follow operators who pay reliably. Apex edges towards the supercar fantasy; Phatlads has a slightly more performance/modified flavour.
Lower down, BOTB is the odd one out and worth a separate mention. It's been running for over two decades on a Spot-the-Ball skill mechanic rather than a straight raffle — you're judging where a ball should be, not just buying a number. That skill element is its legal basis (more on that below), and it's a genuinely different experience from the pence-a-ticket sites. Dream Car Giveaways sits at the value end, with some of the lowest ticket prices going and live presenter draws, which is why it still earns a 4.0 despite being a very high-volume operation.
Are UK car competitions legit?
Mostly, yes — but "legit" is doing some heavy lifting in that sentence. A paid car competition is lawful in the UK under the Gambling Act 2005 only if it does one of two things: offers a genuine free entry route with the same odds as a paid ticket, or builds in a real element of skill (that's BOTB's Spot-the-Ball, and the easy multiple-choice questions you see elsewhere). Without one of those, a paid draw is an unlicensed lottery, full stop.
The good news is that every operator in our table satisfies this. The catch is that plenty of sites we didn't list don't, or bury the free route so deep you'd never find it. If you're vetting a site that isn't on our list, our guide on how to spot a legit UK raffle site is the checklist to run through first. For the legal nuts and bolts, are prize draws legal in the UK covers exactly where the line sits.
Quick red flags worth memorising: no free entry route, no past winners shown, no company registration, no clear terms, or a form asking for payment details to "claim" a prize. Any one of those and walk away.
How car competitions work
The format is the same almost everywhere. The operator lists a car, sets a ticket price and a closing date, and usually caps the total number of tickets. You enter — paid online, or free by post — answer a quick skill question if there is one, and wait for the draw. Once it closes, a random number generator picks the winning ticket, often on a livestream, and the winner gets the car or, increasingly, a cash alternative if they'd rather have the money.
Two numbers decide your odds: the total ticket cap and how many tickets you hold. A draw with a low cap that hasn't sold out is mathematically your friend — which is the whole appeal of cheap car competitions where ticket prices sit in pennies. More entries shorten your odds, up to the per-person limit, which exists to stop one person buying the entire pool.
Win a car or take the cash?
Most of these operators now offer a cash alternative on car prizes, and a surprising number of winners take it. That's worth knowing before you enter a "dream car" draw: if you'd struggle to insure a 600bhp coupé or you just want the money, check the cash figure first. Borders Competitions and Dream Car Giveaways in particular are known for clear cash-alternative options.
Cheap car competitions vs dream car draws
There's a genuine split in this market. At one end, cheap car competitions with low ticket prices and modest motors — a sensible runaround, a few grand of value — where the maths can be quite favourable if the cap is low. At the other, dream car competitions and supercar draws where the prize is eye-watering, the entry pool is enormous, and your realistic odds are long. Neither is "better"; they're different bets. Match the site to what you actually want, and don't let a Lamborghini on the banner trick you into worse odds than you'd accept anywhere else.
For a wider view beyond cars — house draws, cash, tech and the rest — our best UK raffle sites roundup ranks operators across every category.
FAQ
What is the best car competition site in the UK?
By our editorial scoring, Rev Comps (★4.6) is our top-rated car competition site, followed by Phatlads and Apex Competition (both ★4.4). All three run frequent car draws, publish winners and offer a proper free entry route. "Best" depends on what you're after, though — BOTB suits skill-game fans, Dream Car Giveaways suits budget entries.
Are car raffle sites a con?
The reputable ones aren't, but the market does attract chancers. A legitimate UK car competition must offer a genuine free entry route or a real skill question, show past winners, and publish clear terms and company details. Stick to operators with a payout track record — every site in our ranking has one — and read how to spot a legit UK raffle site before trusting anyone new.
Can you really win a car this way?
Yes. These draws have real winners, and the better operators prove it with livestreamed draws, named winners and ticket numbers. The honest caveat is odds: on a big dream-car draw with tens of thousands of tickets, your chance is small. Cheaper draws with low ticket caps offer better mathematical odds, even if the car is less exotic.
Do you pay tax if you win a car in a UK competition?
No. Prize-draw and competition winnings — including cars and cash alternatives — are tax-free in the UK; there's no income tax or capital gains tax to pay on the win itself. You may face running costs like insurance, and the usual rules apply if you later sell or earn from the prize. Full detail is in our guide on tax on prize draw winnings.
How do I enter a car competition for free?
By the free postal route. Write your name, address, date of birth and the competition title on a postcard or letter and send it to the address in the operator's terms — that's it, for the price of a stamp. The free entry drops into the same pool with the same odds as a paid ticket. If a site makes this deliberately hard or hides it, treat that as a warning sign.
What's the cheapest way to enter car draws?
Look for cheap car competitions with low per-ticket prices — some operators like Dream Car Giveaways start from a few pence. Better value still is a draw with a low ticket cap that hasn't sold out near its deadline, since your odds quietly improve as closing time approaches. You can compare live prices and end dates on the car draws listing.