Stalybridge Car Finance
Used Car Finance in Stalybridge, Cheshire
GB Car Finance specialises in used car finance in and around Stalybridge. 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 Stalybridge
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 Cheshire
As well as Stalybridge, GB Car Finance is pleased to assist people searching for car finance in Alderley Edge, Altrincham, Cheadle, Chester, Congleton, Crewe, Dukinfield, Frodsham, Hyde, Knutsford, Lymm, Macclesfield, Middlewich, Nantwich, Northwich, Runcorn, Sale, Sandbach, Tarporley, Warrington, Widnes, Wilmslow and Winsford in Cheshire.
More information about Stalybridge
Stalybridge is a small largest south side town in the Borough of Tameside, Greater Manchester, England. The population was estimated to be 23,731 in 2017, with a much wider Greater Stalybridge area having an estimated population of around 61,000.
Stalybridge has long been associated with industrial activities, the car industry and finance industry in particular. It holds an important place in local history and is often cited as being an integral part of the industrial revolution of the 19th century. It was also this period that earned Stalybridge the nickname 'Cottonopolis' as it was an important centre for cotton-spinning. Despite this, Stalybridge is perhaps best known for its connection to motorsport and the car industry in particular.
The town's place in automotive heritage began in the late 19th century when a number of companies decided to move production of the newly popular motor car there. The most well-known was the Morris & Co. car factory, which was established in 1902 and operated until 1924, when it was sold to the Austin Motor Company. In the years that followed, several other car factories were established near Stalybridge, including Brabants, Ottermotor, Rolls-Royce and Standard Motors. These companies eventually merged in 1931 to form the Standard-Triumph Company, the forerunner of the modern-day car manufacturer, Triumph Motor Company. The company's legacy today can still be seen in certain parts of Stalybridge, for example the original Morris & Co. factory building still stands in the town and is now used as a museum.
Stalybridge was also a key centre for the finance industry during the industrial revolution, with a number of banks and financial institutions setting up shop in the town throughout the 19th century. These included relatively well-known names such as Williams, Deacon's Bank and the Manchester & Salford Bank. These institutions helped to finance and support some of the new car companies that were establishing themselves in Stalybridge, particularly the Standard-Triumph Company, which was a big beneficiary.
Stalybridge has also been associated with motorsport since the early days of the car industry. In 1902, a hillclimb race called the Stalybridge Motor Race was held at the nearby Hawk Hill. This was won by a local man and aspiring race driver, Hubert 'Jack' Rea, who went on to become one of the most famous drivers in British motorsport history. Rea also built a small car factory in Stalybridge, which operated until 1940, when it was closed due to the onset of war and the diminishing need for new cars.
Further motorsport events took place in Stalybridge in the early 20th century, including an International Six Day Trial in 1924, which is believed to have been the first international motorsport event to be held in the UK. There were also plans for an oval track in the town at the time, although these were eventually cancelled due to a lack of funding. Despite this, Stalybridge remained at the heart of motorsport and car culture for many years and continues to do so today, with a number of classic car events taking place in the area each year.
Today, Stalybridge is still a flourishing town, although its industrial heritage has mostly died out. The population of Stalybridge is now mostly composed of young families, with the town having a high proportion of children aged 0-17 (37.5%) and a median age of 34.7. The town is home to a diverse range of cultures, with around 36.5% of its population having an ethnic minority background. The local economy is now mostly service-based, although there is still some manufacturing taking place at smaller independent production units.
Although the town has moved away from its industrial past, Stalybridge is still inextricably linked to the car industry, finance industry and motorsport heritage. It has provided the backdrop for some of the most important events in British motorsport history and been home to some of the most successful companies in the history of the car industry. Despite the town's size, it has had a huge influence on British culture and continues to play an important role in the history of the nation.