Scunthorpe Car Finance
Used Car Finance in Scunthorpe, South Humberside
GB Car Finance specialises in used car finance in and around Scunthorpe. 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 Scunthorpe
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 South Humberside
As well as Scunthorpe, GB Car Finance is pleased to assist people searching for car finance in Barnetby, Barrow-upon-Humber, Barton-upon-Humber, Brigg, Cleethorpes and Grimsby in South Humberside.
More information about Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe, a town in North Lincolnshire, is affectionately known as 'The Steel City' to its roughly 75,000 inhabitants — and for good reason. Steel has been a major factor in the local economy since the mid-19th century, and its impact has dwarfed other economic contributions over the course of the town's history. It's also been central to Scunthorpe's links to the global car industry, finance industry and motorsport.
Iron and steel production has been a staple of the region's industrial output since the 1840s, when local ironstone mines were used to produce pig iron and other materials for use in the manufacture of a variety of Steel products. By 1883, Scunthorpe had 10 furnaces, and five years later the first steelworks opened in the area. The output from the steelworks quickly generated a local economy and employment opportunities that saw the town's population grow to just under 10,000 by 1901.
It was in the early 1950s that Scunthorpe's steel industry began to expand rapidly. The Government's Iron and Steel Act of 1950 nationalised the UK's steel production, with British Steel Corporation (BSC) taking over the Scunthorpe works. Expansion and modernisation saw production levels continue to increase through to the late 1970s, to the point where the BSC facility became Britain's largest steel plant. Output was then further boosted in the 1980s, when outside investors launched a series of foreign takeovers and re-investment programmes that allowed the plant to remain one of the UK's leading steel production sites.
Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, Scunthorpe's steel industry has remained a major factor in the local economy, with large multinational steelmakers investing in the area in recent years. Tata Steel, the world's second-largest steelmaker, is currently the biggest employer in the town, and the Scunthorpe works accounts for around 60% of the company's UK-wide output.
But Scunthorpe's links with the car industry, finance industry and motorsport are arguably more wide-reaching and noteworthy. Its population of around 75,000 includes a large number of workers employed in the town's many automotive companies. The largest of these is BAE Systems, which is among the world's largest auto parts suppliers and operates a large manufacturing plant in the town. Other car-related firms in the area include GKN Automotive, a global automotive and aerospace engineering company, and Scunthorpe-based Plastic Products, a leading provider of interior car components.
Meanwhile, the town is also home to a growing number of financial services companies, such as Santander and Barclays, which both have customer service centres in the town. These businesses have been a major source of employment in the town, employing thousands of people and driving growth in the local economy.
Perhaps the most notable of Scunthorpe's links with the world of motorsport is the presence of Donington Park, one of Britain's best-known racing circuits. Located just a few miles from the centre of town, Donington Park regularly hosts Formula One and other major series. Like many of the town's other economic links, Donington Park has been a major boon for Scunthorpe, generating considerable local tourism and fresh jobs for local people.
Today, Scunthorpe is a vibrant town with a rich cultural heritage and a multi-faceted economy. It's also a youthful and ethnically diverse town, with a population that's a mix of British (81%), Irish (6%) and other European (2%) ethnicities. Five contemporary Scunthorpe neighbourhoods, including the largely residential North Lincolnshire Village and the bustling town centre of Highgate, add further diversity to the community.
Overall, Scunthorpe has strong connections with a variety of industries and sports, and these continue to drive the local economy and provide opportunities for local people. The steel industry may have dominated Scunthorpe's history and story, but the impact of its car industry, finance industry and motorsport connections in recent years has made the town a fascinating place to visit and explore.