Beadles Dartford Ltd

Reference number: 405519

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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.
  • Beadles Dartford Ltd (FRN 405519) is an AR of Group 1 Automotive UK Limited (FRN 671390). When you use Beadles Dartford's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Beadles Dartford, 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 9 other names
  • Group 1 Buzz Centre Bromley
  • Group 1 Buzz Centre Dartford
  • Group 1 Buzz Centre Maidstone
  • Group 1 Buzz Centre Sevenoaks
  • Group 1 Volkswagen Bromley
  • Group 1 Volkswagen Dartford
  • Group 1 Volkswagen Dartford CV
  • Group 1 Volkswagen Maidstone
  • Group 1 Volkswagen Sevenoaks

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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 one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Beadles Volkswagen Dartford

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
  • Beadles Volkswagen
  • Beadles Volkswagen Bromley
  • Beadles Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Dartford
  • Beadles Volkswagen Commerical Vehicles
  • Beadles Volkswagen Dartford
  • Beadles Volkswagen Maidstone
  • Beadles Volkswagen Sevenoaks
  • Group 1 Volkswagen Bromley
  • Group 1 Volkswagen Dartford
  • Group 1 Volkswagen Dartford CV
  • Group 1 Volkswagen Maidstone
  • Group 1 Volkswagen Sevenoaks

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Beadles Dartford Ltd FCA authorised?
Beadles Dartford Ltd (FRN 405519) 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 Beadles Dartford?
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. Beadles Dartford Ltd (FRN 405519) is an AR of Group 1 Automotive UK Limited (FRN 671390). When you use Beadles Dartford's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Beadles Dartford, 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 Beadles Dartford?
Protection works through Group 1 Automotive UK Limited, the principal firm responsible for Beadles Dartford's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Beadles Dartford a scam or clone?
Beadles Dartford 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 Beadles Dartford's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Beadles Dartford's FRN is 405519. You can verify it on the FCA register.