Forces Cars Direct Limited

Reference number: 672273

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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 7 other names
  • Black Gold Leasing
  • Black Gold Vehicles
  • Cars Direct
  • Forces Leasing
  • Motorsource
  • Motorsource Group
  • Motor Source Leasing

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03319103
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
17 February 1997 (29 years old)
Registered office
Tower House, Lucy Tower Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1XW
Nature of business
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Stephen Peter Thornton Director May 1969 4 Dec 2001
Sharon Margaret Thornton Director Apr 1968 14 Mar 2025

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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 Forces Cars Direct Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Forces Cars Direct Limited (FRN 672273) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Forces Cars Direct?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Forces Cars Direct handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Forces Cars Direct to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Forces Cars Direct a scam or clone?
Forces Cars Direct 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 Forces Cars Direct's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Forces Cars Direct's FRN is 672273. You can verify it on the FCA register.