Bishops Castle Car Finance
Used Car Finance in Bishops Castle, Shropshire
GB Car Finance specialises in used car finance in and around Bishops Castle. 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 Bishops Castle
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 Shropshire
As well as Bishops Castle, GB Car Finance is pleased to assist people searching for car finance in Bridgnorth, Broseley, Church Stretton, Craven Arms, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shifnal, Shrewsbury, Telford and Whitchurch in Shropshire.
More information about Bishops Castle
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Shropshire, England lies the small market town of Bishop's Castle, a quaint and picturesque settlement with a long and vibrant history.
Overlooking the town stands the ruined walls of the once great Bishop's Castle, a castle complex built in the 11th century by Richard de Lacy, built upon the remains of an even earlier castle dating all the way back to the 7th century.
The castle remained in use by the local diocese until the Dissolution of the Monasteries, when the castle was taken over by William Pakington. The castle was sold on again numerous times down the following centuries and in the 19th century the castle was bought by James Tollette, the 4th Earl of Shrewsbury and Talbot.
It was during this time that Bishop's Castle started to come into its own as an important market town for the surrounding areas, thanks partly to the expansion of the railways in the mid 19th century.
The town of Bishop's Castle has also had some important connections with the car industry, finance industry and motorsport, with many of the pioneers in these industries coming from the town and surrounding area.
The most important connection between Bishop's Castle and the car industry is the association with Herbert Austin, who was born and raised in Bishop's Castle in 1866. His family was an important part of the local community and had been involved in the wool trade in the area since the 15th century.
Herbert Austin went on to become an important figure in the British car industry, and was responsible for the formation of the Austin Motor Company in 1905 which eventually became part of the British Motor Corporation after a series of mergers with other British vehicle manufacturers.
The Austin Motor Company would become an important part of British industry and during the Second World War it was a key supplier of vehicles to the British Army, producing over 100,000 vehicles for military use. The Austin Motor Company also produced some of the most iconic British vehicles of the post war period such as the Mini and the Austin A30.
The finances of Bishop's Castle have also benefited from its connections to the car industry, with local man John Clerke well known in the area as a banker and investor who was involved in the financing of several important projects in the area, such as the development of a number of local roads.
In addition to Herbert Austin, Bishop's Castle also has strong connections to the world of motorsport, thanks to the fact that the town is home to a number of prominent figures in the world of motor racing.
Most notable amongst these is Jennifer Dewes, a former British Touring Car Championship driver and team owner who first started racing in the 1990s. She spent the majority of her career working with a variety of teams throughout the UK, until retiring from racing in the early 2000s.
In addition to Dewes, Bishop's Castle is also home to a number of other prominent figures in the world of motorsport, such as William Hynes, a former British Touring Car Championship driver, and John Fothergill, a former British Rally Championship driver who won the WRC World Rally Championship event in 2003.
Demographics
As of the 2011 census, the population of Bishop's Castle was 2,347, with 36.5% of the population being between the ages of 16 and 24 years old. The town has a relatively affluent population when compared to other parts of the country, with an average annual household income of £38,713. The town also has a higher than average percentage of retired residents, at 22.8%.