First Cars Direct Scotland Limited

Reference number: 662977

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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

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
  • First Vans Direct
  • Vanpoint
  • Vans Direct

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
SC459004
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
12 September 2013 (12 years old)
Registered office
57 London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6AA, Scotland
Nature of business
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Satvinder Singh Director Feb 1973 1 Sep 2020
Linda Shearon Director Aug 1972 23 Aug 2024

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit 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

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 First Cars Direct Scotland Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, First Cars Direct Scotland Limited (FRN 662977) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with First Cars Direct Scotland?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how First Cars Direct Scotland handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about First Cars Direct Scotland to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is First Cars Direct Scotland a scam or clone?
First Cars Direct Scotland 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 First Cars Direct Scotland's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
First Cars Direct Scotland's FRN is 662977. You can verify it on the FCA register.