St Ives Car Finance

Used Car Finance in St Ives, Cambridgeshire

GB Car Finance specialises in used car finance in and around St Ives. 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!

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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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Car Finance St Ives

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 Cambridgeshire

As well as St Ives, GB Car Finance is pleased to assist people searching for car finance in Cambridge, Chatteris, Duxford, Ely, Huntingdon, March, Peterborough, St Neots and Wisbech in Cambridgeshire.

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Introduction

Located in the Cambridgeshire Fens, St Ives is a picturesque town on the bank of the River Great Ouse. The town is home to a rich history, with cobbled streets and Georgian architecture, juxtaposed with a 21st century economy, made up of a mix of small businesses, modern manufacturing, engineering and technology.

Over the centuries, St Ives has gone through diverse industry transformations, from being a centre for boat-building, to a prosperous market town. However, the search for means and industry to sustain the town brought a number of industries to St Ives, including the car industry, finance industry and motorsport.

St Ives and the Car Industry

St Ives was first transformed by the automotive industry in the early 20th century, when the Ford Motor Company moved into the area and began building and selling automobiles in 1914. During the 1930s, St Ives was put at the heart of the car industry, with the creation of the St Ives Automobile Works, which developed and made parts for the Ford Model A.

The St Ives Automobile Works also found success in its own right, producing its own cars and engines, which were exported throughout the UK, Europe and even the United States. The town was also a hub of automotive engineering and design. In the 1950s, the St Ives School of Automotive Design was established, which trained the next generation of designers, engineers, mechanics and technicians. The school continued to run until 1991.

Today, St Ives remains at the forefront of the automotive industry, with a number of car dealerships, automotive components manufacturers, and engine reconditioners. The town is also home to numerous classic car clubs, events, shows and rallies.

St Ives and the Finance Industry

St Ives has extensive connections with the finance industry, with a long history of banking, insurance and banking related activities. The most well-known banking institution in St Ives is the St Ives Banking Company, which was founded in 1865. The bank has since grown to become one of the most prominent and successful in the region.

The St Ives Banking Company is now a major lender to businesses throughout the Cambridgeshire area, providing business loans, vehicle finance, banking services and savings accounts. St Ives is also home to a number of other financial institutions, including the St Ives Savings Bank and the St Ives Mutual.

St Ives is also home to a number of research organisations and financial consultancies, including the Visible Capital Centre and the St Ives Asset Management Group. These organisations provide advice to both individual investors and major institutions.

St Ives and Motorsport

St Ives has a long association with motorsport, dating back to the late 1930s when the town hosted its first professional motor race. The race was part of the British Championship Series and was won by the Italian racing driver, Tazio Nuvolari. The following year, the town was the venue for the British Grand Prix, which was won by the French driver, Marcel Lehoux.

Since then, St Ives has become a popular venue for national and international motor racing events. The town is home to a number of circuits and racetracks, including the St Ives Speedway which hosts regular events, and the St Ives Circuit, which hosts the British Touring Car Championship. The St Ives Motorsport Festival also takes place every summer, attracting thousands of visitors from around the world.

Demographics

According to the 2011 census, St Ives has a population of 20,637 people. The largest age group is that of 16-24 year olds, making up 28.5% of the population. The town has a diverse cultural and ethnic makeup, with 66.9% of people being White British, 12.6% being White other, 6.4% being Asian, 4.9% being Black, and 6.3% being Mixed or Other.

The majority of St Ives' workforce is employed in skilled occupations, with the most common sectors being professional occupations (15.2%), manufacturing (12.2%) and finance and insurance activities (10%). The town also has an unemployment rate of just 2.9%, lower than the average for Cambridgeshire as a whole, signifying good job opportunities.

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