Citygate Automotive Limited

Reference number: 446905

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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.

The FCA register does not name a principal for this 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.
  • Citygate Automotive Limited (FRN 446905) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Citygate 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
  • Citygate Buzz Centre Chalfont
  • Citygate Buzz Centre High Wycombe
  • Citygate Buzz Centre Ruislip
  • Citygate Buzz Centre Watford
  • Citygate Buzz Centre West London
  • Citygate Colindale Van Centre
  • Citygate Fleet
  • Citygate GWM ORA High Wycombe
  • Citygate Kia High Wycombe
  • Citygate Kia PBV High Wycombe
  • Citygate Kia Slough
  • Citygate Kia Watford
  • Citygate SEAT Slough
  • Citygate SEAT Twickenham
  • Citygate Skoda Slough
  • Citygate Skoda Watford
  • Citygate Skoda West London
  • Citygate St Albans Van Centre
  • Citygate Volkswagen Chalfont
  • Citygate Volkswagen High Wycombe
  • Citygate Volkswagen Ruislip
  • Citygate Volkswagen St Albans
  • Citygate Volkswagen Watford
  • Citygate Volkswagen West London
  • Citygate Woodburn Green Van Centre
  • West London Cupra
  • West London Seat

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
05615547
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
8 November 2005 (20 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
  • Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
  • Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Jonathan Kevin Smith Director Jul 1965 12 Dec 2005
Simon Christopher Poole Director Jun 1976 5 Jan 2026

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through 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 27 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
  • Citygate Chalfont
  • Citygate High Wycombe
  • Citygate KIA
  • Citygate KIA High Wycombe
  • Citygate Ruislip
  • Citygate SEAT Reading
  • Citygate SKODA Slough
  • Citygate SKODA Watford
  • Citygate St Albans VW
  • Citygate Twickenham
  • Citygate Van Centre Colindale
  • Citygate Van Centre High Wycombe
  • Citygate Van Centre St Albans
  • Citygate Volkswagen - Chalfont
  • Citygate Volkswagen - Colindale
  • Citygate Volkswagen - Colindale Van Center
  • Citygate Volkswagen - High Wycombe
  • Citygate Volkswagen - Ruislip
  • Citygate Volkswagen - Watford
  • Citygate Watford
  • Citygate Watford Skoda
  • Citygate West London
  • Citygate West London Skoda
  • Citygate Woodburn Green VW Commercial Vehicles
  • GWM Citygate High Wycombe
  • GWM ORA Citygate High Wycombe
  • Volkswagen High Wycombe

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Citygate Automotive Limited FCA authorised?
Citygate Automotive Limited (FRN 446905) 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 Citygate 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. Citygate Automotive Limited (FRN 446905) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Citygate 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 Citygate Automotive?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for Citygate Automotive's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Citygate Automotive a scam or clone?
Citygate 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 Citygate Automotive's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Citygate Automotive's FRN is 446905. You can verify it on the FCA register.