Eden Car Sales Limited

Reference number: 1007189

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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

Charles Smiley Reference number: 686207 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.
  • Eden Car Sales Limited (FRN 1007189) is an AR of Charles Smiley (FRN 686207). When you use Eden Car Sales's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Eden Car Sales, 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.

  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    028 9336 6402

  • Verified address

    55 Red Brae Road, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, BT38 9AJ, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
NI691004
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
9 September 2022 (3 years old)
Registered office
55 Redbrae Road, Carrickfergus, Co Antrim, BT38 9AJ, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Charles Smiley Director May 1952 9 Sep 2022
Christopher Smiley Director Apr 1992 9 Sep 2022

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Charles Smiley, 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 Eden Car Sales Limited FCA authorised?
Eden Car Sales Limited (FRN 1007189) 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 Eden Car Sales?
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. Eden Car Sales Limited (FRN 1007189) is an AR of Charles Smiley (FRN 686207). When you use Eden Car Sales's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Eden Car Sales, 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 Eden Car Sales?
Protection works through Charles Smiley, the principal firm responsible for Eden Car Sales's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Eden Car Sales a scam or clone?
Eden Car Sales 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 Eden Car Sales's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Eden Car Sales's FRN is 1007189. You can verify it on the FCA register.