Free Spirit Automotive Limited

Reference number: 615700

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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.
  • Free Spirit Automotive Limited (FRN 615700) 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 Free Spirit Automotive, 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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
05044429
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
16 February 2004 (22 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
James Philip Charles Derbyshire Director Sep 1977 16 Feb 2004
Rachel Derbyshire Director Jun 1978 1 Jan 2025
Philip Sydney Derbyshire Director Feb 1948 1 Apr 2026
James Philip Charles Derbyshire Secretary Not published 16 Feb 2004

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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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Free Spirit Automotive Limited FCA authorised?
Free Spirit Automotive Limited (FRN 615700) 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 Free Spirit Automotive?
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. Free Spirit Automotive Limited (FRN 615700) 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 Free Spirit Automotive, 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 Free Spirit Automotive?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for Free Spirit Automotive's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Free Spirit Automotive a scam or clone?
Free Spirit Automotive 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 Free Spirit Automotive's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Free Spirit Automotive's FRN is 615700. You can verify it on the FCA register.