Fifth Gear Limited

Reference number: 690590

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
SC251673
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
24 June 2003 (23 years old)
Registered office
20b Blairhill Street, Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, ML5 1PG
Nature of business
  • Renting and leasing of trucks and other heavy vehicles (SIC 77120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Paul Martin Parker Director Mar 1978 18 Mar 2004

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit · Hire out goods to consumers No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement

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 one trading name. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

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  • 5th Gear Car Sales

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Fifth Gear Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Fifth Gear Limited (FRN 690590) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Fifth Gear?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Fifth Gear handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Fifth Gear to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Fifth Gear a scam or clone?
Fifth Gear 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 Fifth Gear's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Fifth Gear's FRN is 690590. You can verify it on the FCA register.