When Tom Willis from Basingstoke bought his second-hand Range Rover Evoque, he thought he was getting a stylish SUV with a touch of luxury at a bargain price. What he didn’t expect was the terrifying spectre of a previous owner with a grudge.
Tom is convinced his Evoque is haunted, claiming that it’s possessed by a ghost with a deep hatred for modern technology and reasonable fuel economy.
It All Started with the Radio
“I first noticed something was off when the radio kept changing stations on its own,” Tom explained, looking over his shoulder at the car parked ominously behind him.
“I’d be listening to the football and suddenly it’d switch to Classic FM, full volume. Once it even played Justin Bieber’s ‘Ghost’ on repeat. I had to get out and walk.”
Tom initially blamed it on a dodgy Bluetooth connection, but things soon got weirder.
The Possessed Sat Nav
One night, while driving home from the pub (completely sober, he insists), the sat nav suddenly re-routed him to a local cemetery.
“I tried turning it off, but it kept resetting the route. It was like the car was taking me to my own grave. I ended up sleeping at my mum’s that night,” Tom admitted, looking pale.
He took the Evoque to a Land Rover dealership, where they found no issues and suggested he “stop drinking and driving”, despite his protests of sobriety.
Strange Noises and Creepy Whispers
Things escalated when Tom began hearing strange noises from the back seats.
“I’d be driving along and suddenly hear whispering, like someone was in the back, right behind my ear,” he shuddered.
“One time it whispered, ‘You’re going to crash…’ right as I approached a roundabout. I nearly drove into a Lidl delivery van.”
Mechanics checked the vehicle but found nothing wrong—just an empty bottle of Famous Grouse and a single old sock.
Mystery Stains and Self-Locking Doors
To make matters worse, mysterious stains started appearing on the upholstery. No amount of car shampoo or holy water seemed to shift them.
“It’s like somethings bleeding through the fabric. Sometimes I think they’re shaped like faces.”
The Evoque’s doors also started locking by themselves—once with Tom still inside. He claims he could hear faint laughter coming from the speakers as he frantically pressed the unlock button.
Previous Owner’s Dark Past
Determined to get to the bottom of this supernatural SUV, Tom did some digging and tracked down the car’s previous owner, a wealthy businessman who had died in a bizarre lawnmower accident.
According to locals, the man was obsessed with his Range Rover Evoque and had refused to drive any other vehicle, even after it broke down 17 times.
Some even suggest he was buried clutching the spare key fob.
“Makes sense now, doesn’t it?” Tom whispered, his eyes wide. “I think he’s still in there, protecting his pride and joy. And he’s not happy I bought it for a reduced price.”
Expert Opinions… Sort Of
We spoke to local ghost hunter, Derek Thompson, who confirmed that spirits often attach themselves to prized possessions.
“It’s quite common, especially with luxury vehicles,” Derek explained. “I once investigated a haunted Audi Q7 that kept flashing its hazard lights whenever someone swore near it.”
According to Derek, Tom’s Evoque is likely being haunted by a spirit that can’t bear to part with its beloved SUV.
“He probably just wants to make sure Tom drives it properly, which could explain the route to the cemetery. Maybe he wants him to slow down.”
Tom’s Final Solution
After months of sleepless nights, Tom has decided to sell the Evoque—but he’s worried the ghost will follow him.
“I’m going to list it on Autotrader as ‘slightly haunted’ and see what happens. Maybe someone’s into that kind of thing.”
Is Your Car Haunted?
If you suspect your own car is haunted, look out for these tell-tale signs:
👻 Unexplained whispering from the back seats
👻 Random Sat-Nav route changes to creepy locations
👻 Mystery stains that won’t go away
👻 Self-locking doors (especially if you hear laughing)
👻 An overwhelming urge to listen to Justin Bieber
And remember—before you buy a second-hand Range Rover, make sure to ask: “Has anyone died loving this car a bit too much?”
Otherwise, you might end up like Tom—driving around with a ghost who refuses to let go.