Lingfield Car Finance
Used Car Finance in Lingfield, Surrey
GB Car Finance specialises in used car finance in and around Lingfield. 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 Lingfield
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.
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More information about Lingfield
Lingfield is a small town located in the Surrey Hills of England. Situated between the towns of Caterham and Oxted, and connected to the city of London via the railway line, Lingfield is a rural idyll with a rich history of trading and industry, and links to the motor, finance and motorsport industries.
History
The name Lingfield appears to date back to Anglo-Saxon or even earlier times, first appearing in 968 AD when King Edgar gave lands in Epsom and Reigate, including Lingfield, to the Archbishop of Canterbury. It is also recorded in the Domesday book of 1086 as Lingefeld.
From the Middle Ages onwards, Lingfield was a centre for a range of businesses, including weaving, papermaking, and dyeing, as well as being renowned for its hops, for which it is still renowned. It was not until the 18th century that the area began to develop into an industrial hub.
At this time, it was the booming automotive industry, centred in Birmingham and the towns of South London, that provided an economic opportunity for the area. The first motor-related business in Lingfield was the Bocardo Works, established in 1871 as a warehouse and factory supplying carriages and parts to national and international customers. By 1880, the works employed 100 people, with stand-alone operations serving a broad range of businesses, including repair shops and tin smithies which supplied and fitted car parts. The business was so successful that year the Works moved to larger premises on the outskirts of Lingfield.
The motor industry in Lingfield was boosted by the opening of the first major petrol station in the town in 1909. Built by the Edward Hayward & Sons Company, the same family that ran the Bocardo Works, the petrol station was well placed to take advantage of the increasing demand for petrol-fuelled cars.
But it was the arrival of the world's first mass-produced car that secured the future of the motor industry in the town. Local engineers, Ernest Kingsford and Ernest King, had already been building and fitting customised cars for several years when Henry Ford arrived at the Works in 1913 with his Model T. From then on, a wide range of car parts were manufactured at Lingfield, ranging from chassis to bodywork, doors, frames and even wheels.
As Lingfield's motor industry took off, so did its finance industry. In 1921, the Lingfield and Regional banking Group opened its first branch, shortly followed by the Motor Credit Company, which was set up to serve the town's motor industry.
Motorsport
Lingfield's association with the motor industry extended to motorsport. It is believed that the first motor racing event to take place in the area was the 8-mile Richmond Trial which was held in 1912. The event consisted of a series of speed bursts, which drivers had to complete in three laps, and was organised by the London & Home Counties Motor Club.
In 1927, the first proper race meeting took place when the Grand Prix de France was held at the empty Lingfield airfield, now home to the famous Lingfield Park Racecourse. The event, which was organised by the Touring Car Club of Great Britain, was a huge success and attracted some of Europe's top racers.
The race was also instrumental in establishing Lingfield's reputation as a centre of excellence for motorsport engineering, with some of the biggest names in the business, such as Sir William Champion, Sir Malcolm Campbell and Sir Henry Royce, all setting up workshops in the area.
Demographics
Today, Lingfield is a small town with a population of approximately 8,600, spread across an area of 16.2 square kilometres. With the rail link to London, and its close proximity to the M25 motorway, Lingfield is well placed to be a commuter hub.
In terms of employment, the main employer in Lingfield is the Lingfield Park Racecourse, employing a significant number of local people. Most other workers in the area tend to be employed in the motor, finance and motorsport industries, and in various service sectors.
Conclusion
As the town of Lingfield continues to grow and develop, its strong links to the motor, finance and motorsport industries continues to be a source of pride and a major contributor to the health of its economy. This vibrant, modern-day market town is a reminder that history and tradition needn't be neglected, but can instead be mixed with success and growth in a modern, successful environment.