Drive Motor Retail Limited

Reference number: 670727

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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.
  • Drive Motor Retail Limited (FRN 670727) 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 Drive Motor Retail, 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.

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04340383
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
14 December 2001 (24 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
Stephen Thomas Bessex Director Apr 1957 12 Aug 2002
Richard Paul Manning Director Dec 1954 12 Aug 2002
Hitesh Katechia Director Dec 1966 6 Jul 2026
Hitesh Katechia Secretary Not published 6 Jul 2026

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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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 9 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
  • Bristol Kawasaki
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  • Drive Leap Bristol
  • Drive Leap Bury St Edmunds
  • Drive Leap Darlington
  • Drive Leap Leamington
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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Drive Motor Retail Limited FCA authorised?
Drive Motor Retail Limited (FRN 670727) 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 Drive Motor Retail?
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. Drive Motor Retail Limited (FRN 670727) 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 Drive Motor Retail, 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 Drive Motor Retail?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for Drive Motor Retail's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Drive Motor Retail a scam or clone?
Drive Motor Retail 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 Drive Motor Retail's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Drive Motor Retail's FRN is 670727. You can verify it on the FCA register.