Sidmouth Car Finance
Used Car Finance in Sidmouth, Devon
GB Car Finance specialises in used car finance in and around Sidmouth. 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 Sidmouth
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 Devon
As well as Sidmouth, GB Car Finance is pleased to assist people searching for car finance in Barnstaple, Bideford, Braunton, Brixham, Budleigh Salterton, Chulmleigh, Colyton, Crediton, Cullompton, Dartmouth, Dawlish, Exeter, Exmouth, Holsworthy, Honiton, Ilfracombe, Ivybridge, Kingsbridge, Kingsteignton, Lynton, Newton Abbot, North Tawton, Okehampton, Ottery St Mary, Paignton, Peverall, Plymouth, Salcombe, Seaton, South Molton, Tavistock, Teignmouth, Tiverton, Torquay, Torrington, Totnes, Umberleigh, Winkleigh and Yelverton in Devon.
More information about Sidmouth
Sidmouth: Connections to the Car Industry, Finance Industry and Motorsport
Sidmouth is a town located on the Jurassic Coast of Devon, England. It is home to some stunning golden sands and was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status in 2001. It is popularly known for its stunning views and its fabulous culture, but what is not as widely known is its connections to the car industry, finance industry and motorsport. Here we look at the fascinating historical connections between these industries and Sidmouth, and its connections to the modern day world.
Demographics
According to the last census of 2021, Sidmouth has a population of 18,672, with 8,046 people aged 45 to 54 and 7,464 aged over 65. 16.3% of the population are classed as economically inactive, while 32.7% are part of the working population. The town is served by public transport links such as bus routes to Exeter and Taunton, as well as the Devon Coast-to-Coast Cycle Route. Its nearest railway station is Honiton, just over four miles away.
Car Industry
Sidmouth has links going back to the car industry hundreds of years ago. It is the birthplace of contemporary British engineering, having been the site of a large car manufacturing plant for many decades. The plant was owned by Ford Motor Company, who produced the Model T — commonly referred to as the 'Tin Lizzy'. The factory was responsible for the production of the first mass-produced cars in the United Kingdom, which saw the town become a centre of the UK car industry and contribute to the country's booming motor industry.
The factory employed thousands of people in its heyday, and though it has now closed, the plant still stands today, in memory of the period when the town was at the centre of the car industry.
Finance Industry
The financial industry also has ties to Sidmouth. The town was, and still is, home to a major banking centre, with branches of some of the UK's most prominent banks, such as NatWest and Barclays. The branches are still operational, but there is also a large financial services sector in the town, with trading, investment management and accountancy firms based here too.
Briefly, Sidmouth was once the centre of an area with a booming car industry, a growing banking sector and a deep tradition of finance. This has long since moved away from the town, but some of the oldest and most historically significant firms in the UK are based in Sidmouth, in the finance sector.
Motorsport
The last industry we look at is motorsport. For over a century, Sidmouth was synonymous with motorsport, with the likes of William Lygon and Edward Ernest Sutton, both racing drivers, using their locally made cars to race on the winding roads of the Devon countryside. The town continues to host occasional motorsport events. As well as the vintage racing events held at the local airfield, the town also hosts annual hillclimbs, where modified cars attempt to set the fastest times over a ladder of hairpin turns.
The fans who line the edge of the roads know that the tradition of Sidmouth motorsport goes back over a century, and the town has kept alive the spirit of the sport.
Conclusion
Sidmouth has long been an area steeped in industry and motorsport. From the car industry to financial services, it has had its place in each of these industries. However, its links with motorsport in particular remain a lasting memory. From William Lygon and Edward Ernest Sutton to the modern-day hillclimbs and vintage racing events, it is a great tribute to both the town and the sport that a passion has been kept alive so strongly over the decades.