Barons Automotive Limited

Reference number: 718646

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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.

Responsible principal firm

Group 1 Automotive UK Limited Reference number: 671390 Authorised View firm →
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.
  • Barons Automotive Limited (FRN 718646) is an AR of Group 1 Automotive UK Limited (FRN 671390). When you use Barons Automotive's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Barons Automotive, 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.

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 27 other names, search them
  • Group 1
  • Group1Assured Hailsham
  • Group 1 Bedford BMW
  • Group 1 Bedford BMW MINI
  • Group 1 Bedford MINI
  • Group 1 Brighton BMW
  • Group 1 Brighton BMW MINI
  • Group 1 Brighton MINI
  • Group 1 Cambridge BMW
  • group1cambridgebmw.co.uk
  • Group 1 Cambridge BMW MINI
  • Group 1 Cambridge MINI
  • Group 1 Farnborough BMW
  • Group 1 Farnborough BMW MINI
  • Group 1 Farnborough MINI
  • Group 1 Hailsham BMW
  • Group 1 Hailsham BMW MINI
  • Group 1 Hailsham MINI
  • Group 1 Hindhead BMW
  • Group 1 Hindhead BMW MINI
  • Group 1 Hindhead MINI
  • Group 1 Stansted BMW
  • Group 1 Stansted BMW MINI
  • Group 1 Stansted MINI
  • Group 1 Worthing BMW
  • Group 1 Worthing BMW MINI
  • Group 1 Worthing MINI

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Group 1 Automotive UK 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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds 2 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Bedfordia Automotive Limited
  • Elms Automotive Limited

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 24 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
  • Advantage Cars
  • Barons Bedford
  • Barons Bedford BMW
  • Barons Bedford MINI
  • Barons Cambridge
  • Barons Cambridge BMW
  • Barons Cambridge MINI
  • Barons Farnborough BMW
  • Barons Farnborough MINI
  • Barons Hindhead BMW
  • Barons Hindhead MINI
  • Barons Stansted
  • Barons Stansted BMW
  • Barons Stansted MINI
  • Chandlers Brighton BMW
  • Chandlers Brighton MINI
  • Chandlers Brighton Motorrad
  • Chandlers Hailsham BMW
  • Chandlers Hailsham MINI
  • Chandlers Worthing BMW
  • Chandlers Worthin MINI
  • Elms Bedford
  • Elms Cambridge
  • Elms Stansted

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Barons Automotive Limited FCA authorised?
Barons Automotive Limited (FRN 718646) 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 Barons Automotive?
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. Barons Automotive Limited (FRN 718646) is an AR of Group 1 Automotive UK Limited (FRN 671390). When you use Barons Automotive's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Barons Automotive, 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 Barons Automotive?
Protection works through Group 1 Automotive UK Limited, the principal firm responsible for Barons Automotive's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Barons Automotive a scam or clone?
Barons Automotive 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 Barons Automotive's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Barons Automotive's FRN is 718646. You can verify it on the FCA register.