Lydney Car Finance

Used Car Finance in Lydney, Gloucestershire

GB Car Finance specialises in used car finance in and around Lydney. 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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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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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 Gloucestershire

As well as Lydney, GB Car Finance is pleased to assist people searching for car finance in Berkeley, Bourton on the Water, Cheltenham, Chipping Campden, Cirencester, Coleford, Dursley, Dymock, Gloucester, Lechlade, Moreton-in-Marsh, Nailsworth, Newent, Stonehouse, Stroud, Tetbury, Tewkesbury and Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire.

More information about Lydney

Lydney is an English town situated in the county of Gloucestershire in the West of England. The town is located on the edge of the Cotswold Hills, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty in the South West. It is part of the Forest of Dean district, which covers an area of 4,236 miles and is home to around 79,000 people.

Lydney has a rich industrial heritage, with a long history of involvement in the car industry, finance industry and motorsport. The town was an important industrial centre throughout the 19th and 20th centuries and continues to be a vibrant and influential hub of activity today.

The Car Industry

The town of Lydney first became involved in the car industry when the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) established an office in the town in the 1920s. The RAC had relocated their Southern headquarters from London and Lydney became the first centre of their operations in the West Country. At its peak, in the 1960s the RAC had over 200 members of staff in the town, and had an important role in the manufacturing of cars and setting up the industry's infrastructure.

However, the RAC's influence over the car industry in Lydney began to decline in the 1970s, with its operations gradually moving away from the town. Despite this, Lydney retained its important place in the car industry and remains home to a number of major car manufacturers.

Bentley Motors currently maintain a presence in the town, and the company's first Range Rover, the Range Rover Bobby Model, was produced at the brand's Lydney factory. Aston Martin also have a factory in the town, where they produce their A-Class vehicles, and in 2012 they opened the factory's doors to the public in order to celebrate the manufacture of their 120th car.

The Finance Industry

The finance industry has a long history in Lydney, with the first bank being established in the town in 1684 by the Aldridge family. However, it was not until 1852 that Lydney became the home of its first bank building, which was constructed on the corner of High Street and Market Street and remains there to this day. The bank was owned by the Pepper family and was a major financial institution throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The building was also used as a base for the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve from 1919.

During the 1960s, the banking sector in Lydney began to expand with the arrival of the Abbey National Building Society which opened a branch in the town in 1968. The branch did not last long, with the Abbey National eventually closing their office and moving away from the town in 1982.

However, despite the departure of the Abbey National, Lydney remains an important centre for finance and banking. The Pepper family's first bank, now known as the Pepper Building Society, continues to offer a variety of residential and commercial mortgages and financial services. The society also provides a range of savings and investments schemes, including ISAs and pensions.

Motorsport

Motorsport has also had an important presence in the town since the 1920s, with Lydney's proximity to the Cotswolds making it an ideal location for competitive racing. This first began with the introduction of motorcycle racing to the area in 1926. The original track, which was designed to mimic the banked ovals of America, was situated in a nearby field and was praised for its design and safety features. The track was closed in 1929 due to waning public interest, but later reopened again in 1952.

In the 1960s and 1970s, the track hosted various touring car and single seater series, including the British Saloon Car Championship. In addition, the track also hosted a number of domestic and international events, including the British Formula 3000 and Formula Ford championships, British Formula Three and Formula Judd championships and the British Touring Car Championships races.

In more recent times, the town has again become home to motor racing, with the opening of the BRSCC MotorSport Academy in 2015. The academy offers a wide range of courses for automotive enthusiasts, from introductory courses to more advanced courses for experienced drivers. The Academy also hosts a range of competitive events, including endurance and rally cross races.

Demographics

As of the 2011 census, the population of Lydney was recorded as being 11,845. This figure had decreased from 12,343 in the 2001 census. The majority of residents were aged between 30 and 54 (37.1%) and the population was largely white British (95.3%). The most prevalent industry of employment was the manufacturing sector (17.4%) and the median age for the town was 43 years old.

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