1ST CHOICE CARS AND VANS LIMITED

Reference number: 811887

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as
  • Essex 4X4 Centre

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
07176234
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
3 March 2010 (16 years old)
Registered office
131-133 Roman Road, Mountnessing, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0UD, England
Nature of business
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Anthony Ronald Elliott Director Jun 1960 16 Nov 2016

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Providing Credit Information Services

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is 1ST CHOICE CARS AND VANS LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, 1ST CHOICE CARS AND VANS LIMITED (FRN 811887) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with 1ST CHOICE CARS AND VANS?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how 1ST CHOICE CARS AND VANS handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about 1ST CHOICE CARS AND VANS to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is 1ST CHOICE CARS AND VANS a scam or clone?
1ST CHOICE CARS AND VANS is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is 1ST CHOICE CARS AND VANS's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
1ST CHOICE CARS AND VANS's FRN is 811887. You can verify it on the FCA register.