Allen Ford (UK) Limited

Reference number: 706141

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Allen Ford (UK) Limited (FRN 706141) is an AR of Chris Knott Insurance Consultants Limited (FRN 304452). When you use Allen Ford (UK)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Allen Ford (UK), complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Same company

This company holds another FCA record

A company can hold several FCA records, covering different parts of its business, and each one carries its own permissions and protection. The reference number you were given decides which record applies to you.

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.

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04782818
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
1 June 2003 (23 years old)
Registered office
Allen Ford- Warwick, Tachbrook Park Drive, Warwick, CV34 6SY
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Colin Alexander Brown Director Jun 1969 19 Dec 2014
Peter William Mountford Director Nov 1957 19 Dec 2014
Graeme Bryan Watson Director Feb 1967 19 Dec 2014
Niall Hugh Reginald Hooper Director Feb 1969 1 Oct 2019
Adriaan Kroh Director Feb 1981 8 Aug 2024
HIGGS SECRETARIAL LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 5 Feb 2018

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Chris Knott Insurance Consultants Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

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 12 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
  • Allen Ford Bletchley Hyundai
  • Allen Ford Bletchley Kia
  • Allen Ford Milton Keynes Hyundai
  • Allen Ford Milton Keynes Suzuki
  • Allen Ford Northampton Van Centre
  • Allen Kia
  • Allen Suzuki
  • Chery Kattering
  • Omoda Milton Keyes
  • SMC Hillingdon
  • SMC Suzuki
  • SMC Windsor

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Allen Ford (UK) Limited FCA authorised?
Allen Ford (UK) Limited (FRN 706141) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Allen Ford (UK)?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Allen Ford (UK) Limited (FRN 706141) is an AR of Chris Knott Insurance Consultants Limited (FRN 304452). When you use Allen Ford (UK)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Allen Ford (UK), complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Allen Ford (UK)?
Protection works through Chris Knott Insurance Consultants Limited, the principal firm responsible for Allen Ford (UK)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Allen Ford (UK) a scam or clone?
Allen Ford (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 Allen Ford (UK)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Allen Ford (UK)'s FRN is 706141. You can verify it on the FCA register.