Carluke Car Finance
Used Car Finance in Carluke, Lanarkshire
GB Car Finance specialises in used car finance in and around Carluke. We will work hard to help you obtain an approval decision, based on affordability, in minutes and drive away your new used car within 24 hours!
Car Finance Based On Affordability
If you need a loan to buy a used car then you have come to the right place - We could help to find car finance for you regardless of your current financial circumstances. We regularly help people with bad credit, even if they have been refused elsewhere. Simply complete the form opposite to apply.
Car Finance Carluke
We are available to help people access car finance 247, 365 days a year - Whether you need an affordable family saloon, an economical hatchback, a large car or a people carrier we will work hard to help you find the right car for you. Apply online day or night, or speak with one of our friendly operators who will help guide you through the car finance application process and answer any questions you have.
“I was happy with the deal I got for my new car as I've struggled in the past to get the finance from any other company as I've had bad credit. They were very helpful on the phone and helped me choose my car - I was more than happy and would recommend GB Car Finance to anyone…”
All circumstances considered - CCJs, defaults, arrears, self employed, benefits, limited or no credit history, refused car finance elsewhere - Whatever your circumstances we'll look to help.
Used Car Finance in Lanarkshire
As well as Carluke, GB Car Finance is pleased to assist people searching for car finance in Airdrie, Biggar, Coatbridge, Glasgow, Hamilton, Lanark, Larkhall, Motherwell, Strathaven and Wishaw in Lanarkshire.
More information about Carluke
Introduction
Carluke is a Scottish town in South Lanarkshire, around 37 miles southeast of Glasgow. It is located at the point where the River Clyde and River Avon meet and is bordered by the towns of Douglas, Forth, and Blackwood. The town is believed to have been founded by the Celts, however, its origins may lay with the Roman Empire, given that numerous coins and masonry have been found nearby.
Carluke has long been connected to the car industry, finance industry and motorsport. At the beginning of the twentieth century, the town was home to numerous coal mines, an iron foundry and farm improvements, including ploughs, churns and other implements, as well as building carts and wagons.
Car Industry
The first motor manufacturer in Carluke was established in 1905. This was the Waikley Car Company, set up by Mr. Arthur Waikley, and pioneers in the car industry. Waikley's first creation was the Model T, a small, light car that ran on a single-cylinder petrol engine basked within a pressed steel frame. His models were extremely popular, particularly within Scotland.
The car industry flourished in Carluke during the years before World War II, with the likes of the Trojan, Austin, Morris and Armstrong Siddeley all having a manufacturing base in the town. All of these companies left Carluke following the war and in the 1950s, Carluke's main factory, Fernilee, was converted to make washing machines, refrigerators, and other home furnishings.
Today, Carluke is home to the Thompson Motor Vehicles (TMV) factory and showroom, one of the largest parts suppliers in the area. It is responsible for assembling Renault and Volvo cars, as well as outsourcing components for a number of other car makes. It also has a manufacturing base in Carluke where it produces axle parts for Volvo trucks and buses.
Finance Industry
Carluke is very much linked to the finance industry, with a number of banks having branches in the town centre. These include Halifax, Barclays, Bank of Scotland, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Santander. Carluke also has an HSBC Bank and a Bank of Ireland office.
In recent years, Carluke has also become closely linked to the photovoltaic (solar) energy industry. The town boasts a number of solar panel installations, as well as a large number of businesses and residences taking advantage of the government's Feed in Tariff (FiT) Scheme.
Motorsport
Carluke's association with motorsport is something that dates back to the 1950s. In 1956, the Scottish Motor Racing Club was started and the first event was organised at the Carluke circuit. The track was located on the outskirts of the town and consisted of a 0.7-mile oval with a banked corner. Numerous meetings were held here and it quickly became one of the most popular destinations on the UK motorsport calendar.
Sadly, the track was closed in the early 60s and sadly, no trace of it remains today. However, Carluke is still closely linked with the sport, with a number of race team garages and workshops in the town, as well as a number of drivers that come from the area.
Population
Carluke currently has a population of around 8,900 people. It is a predominantly White British town, with a majority British nationality of 94%. This is much higher than the Scotland and South Lanarkshire averages of 86% and 88% respectively.
Carluke is also home to a small percentage of the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) population, with those from Asian backgrounds (3.1%), followed by African (1.1%), Mixed (0.7%) and Chinese (0.5%) backgrounds.
The majority of the people in Carluke come from working-class backgrounds, with 68% of the population declaring this in the 2011 Census. This is higher than the Scottish average of 57%.
Conclusion
Carluke is a small Scottish town with a long and interesting history. It has long been associated with the car industry, finance industry and motorsport and still retains many of its connections today. The town has a population of around 8,900 people and is mainly populated by British nationals, with a majority from a working-class background. It is a welcoming, vibrant place where residents from all backgrounds and walks of life 'Live and Work in Carluke'.