Holywell Car Finance
Used Car Finance in Holywell, North Wales
GB Car Finance specialises in used car finance in and around Holywell. 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 Holywell
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 North Wales
As well as Holywell, GB Car Finance is pleased to assist people searching for car finance in Abergele, Colwyn Bay, Corwen, Deeside, Denbigh, Mold, Prestatyn, Rhyl, Ruthin, St Asaph, Wrexham and Conwy in North Wales.
More information about Holywell
Holywell, a small market town situated in the North East of Wales, has a rich and varied history encapsulating traditional Welsh culture and industry. Its links to the car industry, finance industry and motoring sport, however, may come as a surprise to many. In this article we shall explore some of these remarkable connections, as well as giving an overview of the demographic make up and historical context of this interesting town.
Positioned around the estuary of the River Dee and abutting the foothills of Halkyn Mountain, Holywell sits in a picturesque location and was originally an important centre for the production of copper and lead.
The copper and lead business in the area dates back to at least 16th Century and as late as 1801 as an indenture recorded that forty persons were employed in copper business in and around Holywell. This industry expanded quickly and en masse, especially towards the end of the 19th Century, when over two thousand workers were employed in the district.
But it was in the early 20th Century that Holywell lent its name and expertise to the rapidly booming car industry. The Holywell Motor Company was founded in 1905 by T. R. Williams, who owned a coach-building business in the town. After registering his first car with the Cardiff Constabulary in 1915, his business went from strength to strength, with over three hundred motor cars of various sizes produced before the outbreak of WW1.
In reference to this chapter of Holywell's history, the same indenture cited mopstly mentions the establishment of the 'Holywell Motor Works' in Thomas Street as signifying a new industry in the town. In addition to the Holywell company, the indenture also names a half dozen other auto-makers, suggesting that in the early 1900s there was a huge automotive industry presence in the town.
Holywell Motor Works restarted after the war, producing cars of luxury quality, often adorned with hand-painted ornaments. Other car makers such as Hammonds, Cowells, and Glyn-Webb continued, leading up to the 1950s. Here all five motor firms in the town had amalgamated, and the five-acre site became the Holywell Car manufacturing Co-op. Alongside the cars, the company also produced small motorbikes, which were designed and crafted in Wales. The company also sent out a fleet of vehicles to race in various events, including the Welsh Grand Prix, giving Holywell its first link to motorsport.
But before the reign of the motorsport connection, the Holywell Motor Co-op merged with Central Electricity Generating Board, only to fall victim to the many job losses that signalled the country-wide slump of the late 1970s.
The present day car industry links to Holywell are perhaps less visible but remain strong. The links reside mainly within the finance industry, when in 1985, the Bank of England opened one of its regional offices in the town. This office has since grown to become one of the largest independent banking institutions in North East Wales, and its presence has since grown exponentially.
In turn the Bank of England's presence has helped Holywell to benefit from the wealth generated by the motoring industry. Among these gains are the creation of new job roles in the area, ultimately fuelling local economic growth.
The presence of the Bank of England has also helped to create new business and entertainment opportunities in the town. For example, the Bank of England's sponsorship of the Welsh Grand sponsored Rally, which started in 2005. The event attracted motoring enthusiasts from far and wide and saw the very best in British motor sport in attendance. Among these events have been a variety of time trials, classic hill-clamber races, and the iconic Cambrian Rally, an event which has grown in popularity for the past five years.
Alongside the car industry, the finance industry, and motorsport connections, Holywell is a relatively known tourist destination. This can be attributed to many of the attractions and landmarks situated in the town, such as the Talacre Lighthouse and the Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall.
From a demographic perspective, it is estimated that the population of Holywell is around 6,000. Of this, 62% are of white British background, while 17% are of Asian and 10% of Mixed heritage. The rest of the Holywell population is made up of other ethnicities, including Black, Arab and Latin American minority groups.
This diverse population is indicative of a diverse local economy, which is largely serviced by manufacturing, retail, and other services, followed by education and health.
Holywell is an interesting town with a colourful past. It has been integral to the car industry, finance industry, and motorsport for quite some time. It is an ideal weekend destination for tourists looking for a piece of Welsh history, cultural significance and vibrant industry.