Banwell Car Finance
Used Car Finance in Banwell, Avon
GB Car Finance specialises in used car finance in and around Banwell. 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 Banwell
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 Avon
As well as Banwell, GB Car Finance is pleased to assist people searching for car finance in Bath, Bristol, Clevedon, Radstock, Weston-super-Mare and Winscombe in Avon.
More information about Banwell
Banwell is a small village located in the county of North Somerset in England, not far from the city of Bristol. Despite its small size, the area has a long history of connections to the car industry, finance sector and motorsport.
The village of Banwell, located almost 12 miles from Bristol, has a population of around 900 people according to the 2011 Census conducted by the Office for National Statistics. Of these, almost 70% of residents reported themselves as being of British nationality. The majority of Banwell residents are also employed in professional occupations, followed by manual workers or in the same or lower skilled occupations.
It is this traditional English village that has a long history of links to the automotive industry and finance. During the mid-19th century, Banwell saw the birth of the Thorneycroft Motor Company, when Herbert Leake Thorneycroft opened a small factory building steam engines in nearby Easton-in-Gordano in 1885.
A decade later, the company established a factory on the edge of Banwell and began producing early models of the motor car. After quickly becoming one of the first motor manufacturers in England, Thorneycroft set up two additional factories in the surrounding area, one in Bristol and a second in the nearby village of Burton.
The Thorneycroft motor cars were popularly referred to as 'The Banwell-built Thorneycrofts' and production continued until the Great War. With the factory eventually closed in the 1931, the drivers' seats of the iconic Thorneycroft cars are still visible in the village to this day.
As well as the automotive industry, Banwell has also been closely linked to the finance sector. In the early 19th century, the small village became the base of operations for the Biddisham Bank, one of the first regional banks in the south of England.
The Biddisham Bank was established in 1871, and during its heyday boasted 20 branches across the south and south-west of England, with the central branch situated in Banwell. Although the Banwell depot was eventually closed in 1912, the bank's headquarters remain an impressive local landmark.
Banwell's connections to the finance sector may have been forgotten had it not been for local entrepreneur Anthony Cholmondeley, who set up the Banwell Project in 2009. Cholmondeley aims to make Banwell a hub for financial services and technology, with innovative businesses taking advantage of the village's close proximity to Bristol, Bath and London.
The Banwell Project has since become a major investment opportunity and Cholmondeley recently announced his plans to build the Banwell Financial Village in the next three years. The village is set to provide private and corporate banking services, a private banking hall and a wealth management centre.
With its historic links to the automotive industry and finance, Banwell is also steeped in motorsport history. The village has been home to Banwell Speedway since 1931 and was also the birthplace of one of Britain's most successful motorcycle mechanics, Alex Smith.
Smith, born in Banwell in 1951, went on to win 6 World Speedway Championships during the 1970s, rivalling the likes of compatriot Tony Jeffries who won six titles too. Smith's impressive career saw him move from Banwell to Brize Norton to attend the Cotteswold aerodrome, where he began to learn how to repair and maintain motorbikes.
These days Banwell Speedway continues to host events and a regular club night throughout the summer, while Smith is still fondly remembered as a local hero in the village.
Banwell is a surprisingly vibrant village which holds a deep-rooted automotive, finance, and motorsport history. Although Banwell may be a small village, it remains one of the most important towns in the South West of England, with its close proximity to Bristol, Bath and London. Not only does Banwell boast its own unique history, but it is also poised for a bright future thanks to Anthony Cholmondeley's Banwell Project, a financial services hub that promises to create jobs and attract considerable investment to the area in the coming years.