Clare James Automotive Limited

Reference number: 536096

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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.
  • Clare James Automotive Limited (FRN 536096) 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 Clare James 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
  • Lightcliffe Skoda warrington

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
05082322
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
24 March 2004 (22 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
John Millington Director Jun 1959 24 Mar 2004
Ian James Rutter Director Jan 1958 24 Mar 2004
Sarah Ann Richardson Secretary Not published 17 Mar 2020

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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.

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.

  • Clare James Automotive Ltd

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 26 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
  • Green Bower Mini & BMW
  • Halifax Volkswagen
  • Lightcliffe Honda Liverpool
  • Lightcliffe Honda Southport
  • Lightcliffe Honda warrington
  • lightcliffe north wales audi
  • lightcliffe seat
  • lightcliffe skoda
  • Lightcliffe Skoda Abergele
  • Lightcliffe Volkswagen
  • Lightcliffe Volkswagen (Halifax)
  • Lightcliffe Volkswagen (Liverpool)
  • Lightcliffe Volkswagen (Stafford)
  • Lightcliffe Volkswagen (Stoke)
  • Lightcliffe Volkswagen (Warrington)
  • Liverpool Volkswagen
  • North Wales Volkswagen & VW Commercial Vehicles North Wales
  • Pentraeth Audi
  • Pentraeth SEAT
  • Pentraeth Volkswagen
  • Pentraeth Volkswagen Abergele
  • Stafford Volkswagen
  • Stoke Volkswagen
  • Volkswagen Van Centre Pentraeth
  • Warrington Volkswagen
  • www.lightlease.co.uk

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Clare James Automotive Limited FCA authorised?
Clare James Automotive Limited (FRN 536096) 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 Clare James 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. Clare James Automotive Limited (FRN 536096) 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 Clare James 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 Clare James Automotive?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for Clare James Automotive's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Clare James Automotive a scam or clone?
Clare James 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 Clare James Automotive's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Clare James Automotive's FRN is 536096. You can verify it on the FCA register.