Helensburgh Car Finance

Used Car Finance in Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire

GB Car Finance specialises in used car finance in and around Helensburgh. 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!

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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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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.

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Used Car Finance in Dunbartonshire

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

More information about Helensburgh

Helensburgh is a town located on the picturesque Firth of Clyde in the West of Scotland. It is part of the local council area of Argyll and Bute and has a population of approximately 12,700. The town has a long history of trading links and association with the car industry, finance sector, and motorsports.

The small town of Helensburgh is most famously known for being the birthplace of the famous engineer, John Logie Baird. Best remembered for his invention of the first mechanical television in the early 1920s, Baird is credited with being the first to demonstrate a working television in public, in London in 1926.

The association of the town with the car industry began in the early 1900s. The region was already well-known for its international port activity and its infrastructural base of the shipbuilding and locomotive industries, which quickly grew in importance and demand. By the start of the 20th century, Helensburgh's trading vessels had been extended to include the much-needed transport of vehicles.

As a result, during the Second World War, motor vehicle manufacturing and spare parts production was extended in the town. This growth of the region's car industry attracted the attention of several famous car makers. Among these was Ford, which had been producing cars in the United States since the 1902, and which opened its first factory in Helensburgh in the 1960s. The factory has since gone onto produce the most popular Ford models of the past few decades, including the then-popular Cortina, Escort, and Mondeo. Over time, the factory has greatly expanded, and now employs over five hundred people. For its sheer patriotism, the local government granted the factory a 'Heritage at Risk' status in 2011.

In addition to the auto industry, Helensburgh benefits from its connection to the finance industry. Through the 1980s, the finance and banking sector saw a significant increase in the number of residents, as Helensburgh slowly began to become a popular settlement area for job seekers coming from the city of Glasgow. Today, the town boasts some of the top investment banks and money managers found in the United Kingdom, including, amongst others, Arch Financial Services, Baillie Gifford, and BNY Mellon.

An interesting fact about Helensburgh's financial links is that John Logie Baird, the aforementioned inventor, went on to set up the first Scottish Investment Trust in 1923. The trust enabled Scottish investors the ability to raise funds quickly, and this technique eventually made its way to other companies who adopted it for their own business needs.

Along with the industries of steel and automobile, the town of Helensborough also has a long and rich history in the world of motorsports. As early as the 1920s, athletes from Helensburgh competed in the sport of motor racing. By the mid-1960s, the sport had become a regular attraction, and since 1974, the town has been host to the annual race meeting of the West of Scotland Motor Racing Club. During the event, drivers from all over the world take part in car and motorbike racing, karting, and hill climb competitions. It is one of the most popular annual sporting events held in the area, attracting both locals and visitors alike.

In the early 1980s, Helensburgh was almost proclaimed the center of the UK motorsports industry, as more international drivers relocated to the town. With the arrival of the Scottish Motor Racing Club founders, Mike Roe, Graham Kincaid and Barrie Hawkins, the West of Scotland Motor Racing Club was formed. Over the years, the club has organized numerous motor racing events, as well as hosting a range of meetings and seminars for its members.

Reflecting its trading links, financial connections, and motorsport heritage, Helensburgh remains a small town that enjoys it its hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is recognized for its vibrant commercial streets, picturesque views, and for preserving its long-running association with automobiles and finance. The town has many interesting monuments and landmarks, such as the 18th century Helensburgh Pier and the Helensburgh Town Hall, both of which are listed buildings. Other local attractions include the hill walking routes close to the town, located in the Kilpatrick Hills, and Craigendoran Beach.

With a population estimated to be around 12,700 and a median age of 37.5, Helensburgh is home to a variety of different people divided across a range of demographics and industries. The town's workforce consists of 7,200 employees, of which 3,500 are educated to degree level. The most common industries for Helensburgh's workforce are in professional, financial and scientific services. The town's main employers are the independent healthcare provider, the National Health Service, local trade and services, and agriculture.