Forest Row Car Finance
Used Car Finance in Forest Row, East Sussex
GB Car Finance specialises in used car finance in and around Forest Row. 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 Forest Row
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 East Sussex
As well as Forest Row, GB Car Finance is pleased to assist people searching for car finance in Battle, Bexhill-on-Sea, Brighton, Crowborough, Eastbourne, Etchingham, Hailsham, Hastings, Heathfield, Hove, Lewes, Mayfield, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Pevensey, Polegate, Rye, Seaford, St Leonards-on-Sea, Uckfield and Wadhurst in East Sussex.
More information about Forest Row
Forest Row is a village situated in East Sussex located in the South East of England. It lies on the border of the Ashdown Forest, an area of heathland and woodland which is protected by law. The village was settled by the Normans and had become a bustling market town by the 12th century. It is best known for its connections to the car industry, finance industry and motorsport and is home to some of the most famous names in racing and the motor world.
The car industry has been of particular significance to Forest Row. The village was home to some of the biggest names in the British motor industry. Since the 1940s, Forest Row has been a mecca for motor sport enthusiasts from across the country. The world-famous Lotus Sport team was based in the village and it was here that the iconic Lotus Cortina was constructed in 1965. Although production ceased in 1976, Lotus Sport stayed in Forest Row until 2009. The village also houses the headquarters of several leading automotive parts manufacturers such as Gloucester-based AG Machinery, and the Sutton Coldfield-based Allenwood Mouldings.
Forest Row is also a centre for finance. The village is home to the East Sussex Based banking group Southern Cross, who provide pensions and insurance services. Additionally, a number of independent investment firms are found in the village, including Forest Row Advisors, and the team at Investment Management Solutions. The estate of Lord Rothschild is located just outside Forest Row and the Rothschild family have had a presence in the village for generations.
Forest Row is also known for its contributions to motorsport. The village is the birthplace of Stuart Graham, who won the 1979 British Touring Car Championship with the Lotus Cortina. Graham raced in a number of competitions including the British C1 and C2 Championships, the Pau Grand Prix and the British Saloon Car Championship. Brian Gilbert, who was part of the British team that took third place in the 1974 Daytona 24 Hours, was also associated with the village.
The demographics of Forest Row reflect the long-standing connections between the village and the car industry, banking and motorsport. The village has a population of 8,405 (2021) and a median age of 44.8. Over a third of the population has some kind of tertiary education, with most school leavers opting to study business or engineering at university. The median household income is around £42,600, which is slightly below the national average.
The village has a vibrant community which comes together to celebrate local events, such as the annual Woodland Fun Day. Other notable events in Forest Row include the Sussex Motorcycle Rally and the Classic Vehicle Show. In addition to the motor racing and car culture, the village is home to a range of art galleries and museums, such as the Wild Orchid Gallery and the Forest Row Museum.
Forest Row is renowned for its contributions to the motor industry, finance and motorsport. This village has a long history of investment in the car industry, finance and motorsport, which is reflected in its demographics. Although production has ceased at the Lotus Sport factory, the village still stands as a symbol of the auto industry, finance and motorsport.