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Selling Your Car in Preston

Car sales in Preston

There are a few car dealerships in Preston,and a few private sellers.Cars sales are typically higher in the springand summer months.

History of the car industry in Preston

Preston's car industry has a long and proud history. The first cars to be manufactured in Preston were produced by the North British Motor Company in 1904. The company was founded by William Morris, who later went on to create the Morris Motor Company. North British manufactured a range of cars including the Morris Cowley and the Morris Oxford.

In 1913, the Lancashire Steam Motor Company was founded in Preston. The company produced a range of steam-powered cars including the Lancashire Steam Car and the Lancashire Steam Van.

In 1919, the Leyland Motors Company was founded in Preston. Leyland manufactured a range of commercial vehicles including buses, trucks and tractors. The company also produced the first British-built car to be sold in the United States, the Leyland Eight.

In the 1950s, the British Motor Corporation (BMC) was founded in Preston. BMC produced a range of cars including the Austin A40 and the Morris Minor.

In the 1960s, the British Leyland Motor Corporation (BLMC) was formed from the merger of Leyland Motors and BMC. BLMC produced a range of cars including the Austin Maxi and the Morris Marina.

In the 1980s, the Rover Group was formed from the merger of BLMC and the British Leyland Diesel Engine Company. The Rover Group produced a range of cars including the Rover 200 and the Rover 800.

In 2005, the MG Rover Group went into administration and the Longbridge plant was sold to Nanjing Automobile Corporation. Nanjing Automobile Corporation produced a range of cars under the MG marque including the MG TF and the MG6.

In 2013, the Chinese company SAIC Motor Corporation acquired the rights to the MG brand and the MG3 was launched.

Today, the MG Motor UK factory in Longbridge produces a range of cars including the MG3 and the MG6.

Sell my car in Preston

If you are looking to sell your car in Preston, we can help you. We have a large network of buyers who are always searching for cars in Preston and the surrounding areas, so we can get you the best possible price for your car.

We will appraise your car for free and give you a competitive quote based on its value, meaning you can be sure you are getting a fair price. We can even collect your car from your home or workplace at a time that is convenient for you, so selling your car couldn't be easier.

To get a free valuation and quote for your car, simply enter your registration number into our online form and we will do the rest.

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