Horizon Motor Company Limited

Reference number: 309461

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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
  • Horizon Honda Christchurch
  • Horizon Honda Poole

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01031131
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
15 November 1971 (54 years old)
Registered office
397 Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4LT
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
  • Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
  • Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Simon Nicholas Rickard Director Sep 1949 1 May 1996
Christian Norman Sharpe Director Nov 1979 1 Jan 2005
Margaret Ann Sharpe Director Oct 1947 Not published
Simon Nicholas Rickard Secretary Not published Not published

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money · Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Lend or arrange credit · Hire out goods to consumers 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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired name
  • Horizon Bodyshop

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Horizon Motor Company Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Horizon Motor Company Limited (FRN 309461) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Horizon Motor Company?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Horizon Motor Company to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Horizon Motor Company a scam or clone?
Horizon Motor Company 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 Horizon Motor Company's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Horizon Motor Company's FRN is 309461. You can verify it on the FCA register.