‘Over the moon’: Why a Gold Coast bloke gave away his car to a stranger

A random act of kindness from a complete stranger changed the life of a Gold Coast single mum - now the stranger himself has spoken up about the “emotional rollercoaster”.

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A random act of kindness from a complete stranger changed the life of a Southport woman overnight.

Merrimac’s Wally Noppert decided to give away his 2000 Holden Calais after he upgraded to a BMW.

He offered the car on a Gold Coast community Facebook group.

“The post absolutely blew up and I received so many messages in my inbox from a wide range of candidates,” he said.

Wal Noppert has given his old car to a stranger in Natasha Degier. Picture Glenn Hampson.

He described the process of narrowing down the field of candidates from four, to two and eventually one as an “emotional rollercoaster”.

Mr Noppert, a single dad, decided to give the car to Southport single mum Natasha Degier.

Ms Degier was only able to see her daughter a few times a week because she didn’t have a car.

“The day I handed the keys over was a really special moment,” Mr Noppert said.

“Not only because Tash and I embraced in that moment, but for me, the most special moment was when her daughter came and gave me a hug.

“It was the sweetest, warmest and biggest hug I could have received from anyone.”

Ms Degier said the new set of wheels had changed her life and restored her faith in the kindness of strangers.

Wal with Natasha Degier at his Merrimac home.. Picture Glenn Hampson.

“When Wal told me, I genuinely broke down in tears,” she said.

“I couldn’t believe he chose me out of everyone that messaged him and contacted him.

“Wal is an awesome, lovely person.”