Welwyn Garden City Car Finance
Used Car Finance in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
GB Car Finance specialises in used car finance in and around Welwyn Garden City. 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 Welwyn Garden City
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.
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More information about Welwyn Garden City
The City of Welwyn Garden City, an urban area situated about 13 miles from central London, is a quintessential example of the greatness of the United Kingdom's suburban development. The history of the Garden City is surprisingly expansive and complex, with connections to the car industry, finance industry and motorsport all playing a role in contributing to the character and identity of the area today.
History
In 1919, Ebenezer Howard founded the concept of the Garden City - an area which maintained the best of aspects of urban life combined with rural character - and sought the assistance of philanthropist and property mogul Harold Macmillan to fund the development of what would later become Welwyn Garden City. Macmillan loaned Howard the funds, and by 1925 construction was complete. The first streets of the Garden City were formally opened later that same year by HRH The Prince of Wales.
Post-World War II, Welwyn Garden City and, more specifically, its Howard Centre, were renowned as an area which housed several of the UK's automotive businesses, including a Ford dealership and a Vauxhall dealership.
Motorsport in Welwyn Garden City
Motorsport has a considerable history in Welwyn Garden City, with the area being home to several race circuits during the 1940's, 50's, and 60's. Welwyn Garden City's AllenRacing Circuit laid claim to being the first racetrack in UK to stage an open top car race.
The circuit was completed and opened in 1941 and was initially used as a way to test new cars produced in the area and hone the skills of the drivers and mechanics that worked for the motor industry in Welwyn Garden City. It was later used as a venue for local amateur time-trial competitions, sprints, and hill climes.
The most notable contest held at the AllenRacing Circuit was the British Touring Car Championship, which it hosted from 1957-1963. The circuit was renowned for its terrain and tight turns and proved to be a favourite among racers and motorsport fans alike.
Other Motorsports connections in Welwyn Garden City include the Grand Prix of Welwyn Heritage and the local mini-rails club, Welwyn Garden City Miniature Railway.
Car Industry
Throughout its history, the production of cars and trucks has played a massive role in Welwyn Garden City's identity. During the first few years of the Howard Centre, the Ford Motor Company had a manufacturing plant based in the area, supplying engines, gearboxes and other car parts to the troops during WW2.
In 2002, the production of cars in the area moved to a new site near King's Lynn. 10 years later, the Vauxhall dealerships in the area announced the production of the Astra Sedan and the Astra Tourer, both of which proved to be highly successful models in the UK's car industry.
Finance Industry
The Howard Centre has also proven to be successful in attracting businesses from the finance industry. The area has historically been home to a regional branch of Barclays Bank and an HSBC Bank branch. However, the recent influx of start-up companies, such as Wealthify and Thinking Capital, have seen a dramatic rise in the number of financial businesses based in the Garden City.
Demographic
As of 2019, the population of Welwyn Garden City stands at around 42,000, with an estimated average age of 43. The area is overwhelmingly white British (96%) and has a male to female ratio of approximately 50-50.
Conclusion
The city of Welwyn Garden City has much more to it than simply being a suburb of London, with numerous connections to the car industry, finance industry and motorsport making it a unique and vibrant area. As both a manufacturing area and a business hub, Welwyn Garden City continues to play a major role in the development of the UK's automotive and finance industries.