Vanaways UK Limited

Reference number: 940695

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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

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Also trades as 4 other names
  • Driven Leasing
  • Vanaways
  • Van Leasing UK
  • Van Sales UK

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
09467651
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
3 March 2015 (11 years old)
Registered office
68 Macrae Road Eden Office Park, Ham Green, Bristol, BS20 0DD, England
Nature of business
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Christopher Mark Jakeways Director Feb 1976 3 Mar 2015
Adam Michael Carter Director Jul 1984 1 Jan 2021
Michael John Watts Director Apr 1973 5 Jul 2022

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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

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 4 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
  • Finaways
  • Finaways Asset Finance
  • Vanaways Asset Finance
  • Vanaways Business Finance

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Vanaways UK Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Vanaways UK Limited (FRN 940695) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Vanaways UK?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Vanaways UK handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Vanaways UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Vanaways UK a scam or clone?
Vanaways 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 Vanaways UK's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Vanaways UK's FRN is 940695. You can verify it on the FCA register.