Car Loan First Limited

Reference number: 1014324

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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
  • carloanfirst.com
  • carloanfirst.co.uk

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
15363510
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 December 2023 (2 years old)
Registered office
Suite C2a The Quadrant Mercury Court, Chester West Employment Park, Chester, CH1 4QR, England
Nature of business
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Robert John Padden Director Mar 1959 20 Dec 2023
James Alexander Padden Director Nov 1984 20 Dec 2023
Steven James Padden Director Mar 1960 20 Dec 2023
MOTOR OUTLET LIMITED Corporate director Not published 20 Dec 2023
Rebecca Claire Lane Director Jul 1990 1 May 2024
Steven Charles Padden (Dr) Director Feb 1993 1 May 2024
James Alexander Padden Secretary Not published 1 May 2024

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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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Car Loan First Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Car Loan First Limited (FRN 1014324) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Car Loan First?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Car Loan First handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Car Loan First to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Car Loan First a scam or clone?
Car Loan First 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 Car Loan First's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Car Loan First's FRN is 1014324. You can verify it on the FCA register.