Appreciating Classics Ltd

Reference number: 783288

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Introducer appointed representative

This firm can only introduce you to its principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

Responsible principal firm

Audeo FS Limited Reference number: 809508 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • Appreciating Classics Ltd (FRN 783288) introduces customers to Audeo FS Limited (FRN 809508). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Appreciating Classics.
  • Example: if Appreciating Classics refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Appreciating Classics itself.
  • 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.

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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
08594661
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
2 July 2013 (13 years old)
Registered office
Loddon Business Park, Loddon, Norwich, NR14 6JD, England
Nature of business
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
  • Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Stephen Douglas Earl Director Jun 1967 2 Jul 2013
Richard Beel Director Aug 1984 23 Nov 2022
Tracey Earl Secretary Not published 2 Jul 2013

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Audeo FS 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Appreciating Classics Ltd FCA authorised?
Appreciating Classics Ltd (FRN 783288) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for Appreciating Classics?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. Appreciating Classics Ltd (FRN 783288) introduces customers to Audeo FS Limited (FRN 809508). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Appreciating Classics. Example: if Appreciating Classics refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Appreciating Classics itself. 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 Appreciating Classics?
Protection works through Audeo FS Limited, the principal firm responsible for Appreciating Classics's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Appreciating Classics a scam or clone?
Appreciating Classics 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 Appreciating Classics's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Appreciating Classics's FRN is 783288. You can verify it on the FCA register.