Dorset Sports Cars Ltd

Reference number: 776822

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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

Dorset Sports Cars Group Ltd Reference number: 670235 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.
  • Dorset Sports Cars Ltd (FRN 776822) is an AR of Dorset Sports Cars Group Ltd (FRN 670235). When you use Dorset Sports Cars's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Dorset Sports Cars, 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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
10615786
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
13 February 2017 (9 years old)
Registered office
Three Cross Garage, 99 Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RD, England
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
Timothy Donald Speed Director Oct 1967 13 Feb 2017
Paul James Winter Director Dec 1969 13 Feb 2017

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Dorset Sports Cars Group Ltd, 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Dorset Sports Cars Ltd FCA authorised?
Dorset Sports Cars Ltd (FRN 776822) 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 Dorset Sports Cars?
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. Dorset Sports Cars Ltd (FRN 776822) is an AR of Dorset Sports Cars Group Ltd (FRN 670235). When you use Dorset Sports Cars's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Dorset Sports Cars, 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 Dorset Sports Cars?
Protection works through Dorset Sports Cars Group Ltd, the principal firm responsible for Dorset Sports Cars's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Dorset Sports Cars a scam or clone?
Dorset Sports Cars 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 Dorset Sports Cars's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Dorset Sports Cars's FRN is 776822. You can verify it on the FCA register.