Dumbarton Car Finance

Used Car Finance in Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire

GB Car Finance specialises in used car finance in and around Dumbarton. 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.

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Car Finance Dumbarton

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…”

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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 Dunbartonshire

As well as Dumbarton, GB Car Finance is pleased to assist people searching for car finance in Alexandria, Clydebank and Helensburgh in Dunbartonshire.

More information about Dumbarton

Dumbarton, located in West Dunbartonshire in Scotland is a small town with a big history. The town is perhaps most well-known for its historic castle, which dates back to the Iron Age, but in recent years, it has made a name for itself in the world of car manufacturing, finance and motorsport.

The automotive industry in Dumbarton has been around since the 1920s, when the Standard Motor Company was founded by William Plant and L. Randall Parker. The company supplied cars to the British and exported them to other countries as well. The business grew and expanded and by the 1960s, it was producing more than 800 cars every day.

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, several car manufacturers established plants in the area, including Rolls-Royce, Peugeot and Ford. In 2002, the MG-Rover Group moved its production line to Glasgow's Eurocentral, a move which ultimately led to the closure of the Standard Motor Company's Dumbarton factory in 2005. However, Dumbarton still remains a major hub for the automotive industry in Scotland and in 2017, there were 11 factories directly involved in the manufacturing of motor vehicles.

As well as being home to the car industry, Dumbarton has also become a major player in the world of finance. Several banks and financial institutions are based in the area, including RBS, Bank of Scotland, Barclays, Santander and HSBC. There are also a range of other businesses offering services in the finance sector, such as FX brokers, insurance companies and debt management firms.

Finally, Dumbarton is also connected to the motorsport industry, with several of its residents making a name for themselves in the world of racing. Local driver Paul Di Resta is a regular competitor in Formula One and he has won numerous races over the years. Other competitors such as Kirstin Smith and Robert Wilson have also competed in various motorsport events and have had a lot of success both nationally and internationally.

Demographics

As of the most recent census in 2017, the town of Dumbarton had a population of 18,620 people, which is an increase of around 2,500 people since the previous census in 2011. Of this population, the majority (79.4%) were White/British, with smaller proportions identifying as Asian/British (7.6%), Mixed/British (4.6%), Other Ethnic Group (2.6%) and Black/British (1.8%). The vast majority of people spoke English as their main language with a small proportion speaking Scottish Gaelic, Polish and Urdu.

The population of Dumbarton is predominantly Christian (77.5%), with a smaller proportion belonging to a non-Christian religion (13.75%). The average age of people living in the town was 37.3, with the largest age group being 25-44 year olds. The majority of the population were in full-time employment (69%) with a smaller proportion in part-time employment (18.9%).