05/03/2026
📅 Throwback Thursday — The World in 1996
With Anderson Clark Motor Repairs turning 30 years old yesterday on the 4th of March, we thought it would be fitting to share this post today for Throwback Thursday and take a look back at the world as it was when our journey first began.
🚗 Anderson Clark Motor Repairs was founded in 1996 — and here we are 30 years later in 2026, still proudly serving our customers and community.
So what was happening in the world when Anderson Clark began?
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🚗 Best selling car in the UK:
The Ford Fiesta was one of the most popular cars on British roads.
📊 Typical car prices in 1996:
• Ford Fiesta ~ £6,999
• Vauxhall Vectra ~ £12,340
• Rover 200 ~ £11,460
• Peugeot Saxo 1.0E ~ £7,700
• BMW M3 ~ £35,574
🇬🇧 UK Prime Minister:
John Major was in Number 10.
🐑 Scientific breakthrough:
Dolly the sheep became the first cloned mammal, a landmark moment in science.
⚽ Football history:
Alan Shearer moved from Blackburn Rovers to Newcastle United for a then world record £15 million transfer fee.
⚽ Scottish football:
Ross County finished 3rd in Division 4 during the 1996–97 season.
🎵 Music moment:
Oasis dominated the charts with Don’t Look Back in Anger.
🥊 Sport:
Evander Holyfield was heavyweight boxing champion.
🎬 Cinema:
Independence Day, starring Will Smith, became one of the year’s biggest blockbuster films.
📈 Finance:
A new financial term entered the business world with the introduction of ORD-1 shares.
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🗓 4 March 1996 fell on a Monday, and it was a busy time across the world.
🇬🇧 Northern Ireland peace process
Preparations were underway for the all party talks at Stormont as efforts continued to reduce conflict.
🎬 Culture and entertainment
• Fargo premiered to critical acclaim.
• In the UK charts, Children by Robert Miles was number one.
• In the United States, Up Close and Personal topped the box office.
📡 Global context
Bill Clinton was President of the United States, and technologies such as text messaging and the internet were only just beginning to spread into everyday life.
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🎉 30 Years Later — Happy Birthday Anderson Clark Motor Repairs
From iconic cars and chart topping music to scientific breakthroughs and world events, 1996 was certainly a remarkable year.
As we celebrate three decades in business, we would like to say a sincere thank you to all of our customers, staff, and suppliers past and present who have supported Anderson Clark Motor Repairs over the years.
Here’s to 30 years of motoring excellence — and many more years ahead.
The images below, presented in no particular order, highlight a selection of significant moments from the 30 year journey of Anderson Clark Motor Repairs.