G. Hodson and Son (Motor Sales) Limited

Reference number: 527257

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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

Assurity Solutions Ltd Reference number: 517510 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.
  • G. Hodson and Son (Motor Sales) Limited (FRN 527257) is an AR of Assurity Solutions Ltd (FRN 517510). When you use G. Hodson and Son (Motor Sales)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from G. Hodson and Son (Motor 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.

Same company

This company holds another FCA record

A company can hold several FCA records, covering different parts of its business, and each one carries its own permissions and protection. The reference number you were given decides which record applies to you.

Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as
  • Hodson Ford

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01288020
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
25 November 1976 (49 years old)
Registered office
N/A Wolverhampton Road, Penkridge, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5NS, England
Nature of business
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
  • Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Joshua Reece Withers Director Aug 1991 22 Jun 2012
Reece Withers Director Apr 1995 1 Jul 2014

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Assurity Solutions Ltd, 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 G. Hodson and Son (Motor Sales) Limited FCA authorised?
G. Hodson and Son (Motor Sales) Limited (FRN 527257) 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 G. Hodson and Son (Motor 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. G. Hodson and Son (Motor Sales) Limited (FRN 527257) is an AR of Assurity Solutions Ltd (FRN 517510). When you use G. Hodson and Son (Motor Sales)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from G. Hodson and Son (Motor 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 G. Hodson and Son (Motor Sales)?
Protection works through Assurity Solutions Ltd, the principal firm responsible for G. Hodson and Son (Motor Sales)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is G. Hodson and Son (Motor Sales) a scam or clone?
G. Hodson and Son (Motor 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 G. Hodson and Son (Motor Sales)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
G. Hodson and Son (Motor Sales)'s FRN is 527257. You can verify it on the FCA register.