The Merr y Month of May
With performance car sales on the up, Darren Selig, Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of JBR Capital, gives us the rundown of the top ten cars financed by JBR in May. Written by: Darren Selig
“You’re here for a good time, not a long time”, Colin McRae famously said. We all know that during 2020 and the early part of 2021, there wasn't a great deal to celebrate. Happily, now that things at long last seem to be heading back to normal, people are seizing life by the horns, going out there and buying that supercar, sports car, elite SUV or luxury vehicle they have always promised themselves.
Over the last year, UK households have accumulated a total of £200 billion, with savings coming from reduced commuting costs and restrictions on leisure activities. For automotive enthusiasts, now is the time to access some of that capital and invest in their dream car ready for the summer months. The rollercoaster rush to acquire some premium metal gains momentum with every passing month. Here at JBR Capital, we’ve been busy
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helping customers get behind the wheel of the car they have always wanted, experiencing alltime company records in March and April for the number of vehicles we arranged finance for, then May came along and eclipsed those months. Looking further ahead to the height of summer, we are confident that this trend will accelerate even faster.
It’s always fascinating to look at what people are buying and see how the models change from month to month. Here, we celebrate the top ten most in-demand cars we have helped finance in May. If you are still trying to decide what you would like to drive this summer, perhaps you will find something here to inspire you, and if you are still prevaricating about making your move, remember Colin's McRae's other mantra, the one that made him the champion of the world — ”If in doubt, flat-out”.
