Group 1 Automotive UK Limited

Reference number: 671390

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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
  • GP1
  • Group 1
  • Group 1 Automotive

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
06099813
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
13 February 2007 (19 years old)
Registered office
First Point St. Leonards Road, Allington, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0LS, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of head offices (SIC 70100)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Daniel James Mchenry Director May 1974 2 Apr 2012
Gillian Hobson Director Jul 1971 16 Jan 2023
Farheen Ahmad Director Apr 1987 5 Jun 2026
Gillian Hobson Secretary Not published 16 Jan 2023

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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
  • 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 25 trading names. 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 names
  • Acceleride
  • Barons BMW Bedford
  • Barons BMW Cambridge
  • Barons BMW Stansted
  • Barons Farnborough Ltd
  • Barons Hindhead Ltd
  • Barons MINI Bedford
  • Barons MINI Cambridge
  • Barons MINI Stansted
  • Bedfordia Automotive Ltd
  • Chandlers Garage Brighton Ltd
  • Chandlers Garage Worthing Ltd
  • Chandlers Haisham Ltd
  • Chelmsford Audi
  • Chingford Audi
  • Colchester Audi
  • Elms Automotive Ltd
  • Group 1 Southend BMW
  • Group 1 Southend MINI
  • Harold Wood Audi
  • Hodgson Automotive Ltd
  • Myltons ltd
  • Southend Audi
  • Stansted Audi
  • Think One Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Group 1 Automotive UK Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Group 1 Automotive UK Limited (FRN 671390) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Group 1 Automotive UK?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Group 1 Automotive UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Group 1 Automotive UK a scam or clone?
Group 1 Automotive UK 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 Group 1 Automotive UK's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Group 1 Automotive UK's FRN is 671390. You can verify it on the FCA register.