GARETH J HUGHES (MOTORS) LIMITED

Reference number: 487467

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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.
  • GARETH J HUGHES (MOTORS) LIMITED (FRN 487467) 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 GARETH J HUGHES (MOTORS), 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

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
01654861
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
29 July 1982 (44 years old)
Registered office
25 Sardis, Burton, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, SA73 1LY
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
  • Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Helen Wade Hughes Director Nov 1951 22 Apr 2008
Nicholas John Hughes Director Jun 1985 26 Jan 2011
Gareth John Hughes Director Apr 1954 Not published
Helen Wade Hughes Secretary Not published 6 Jan 1992

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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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Gareth J. Hughes (Motors) Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is GARETH J HUGHES (MOTORS) LIMITED FCA authorised?
GARETH J HUGHES (MOTORS) LIMITED (FRN 487467) 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 GARETH J HUGHES (MOTORS)?
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. GARETH J HUGHES (MOTORS) LIMITED (FRN 487467) 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 GARETH J HUGHES (MOTORS), 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 GARETH J HUGHES (MOTORS)?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for GARETH J HUGHES (MOTORS)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is GARETH J HUGHES (MOTORS) a scam or clone?
GARETH J HUGHES (MOTORS) 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 GARETH J HUGHES (MOTORS)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
GARETH J HUGHES (MOTORS)'s FRN is 487467. You can verify it on the FCA register.