Grevan Cars Limited

Reference number: 688221

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Same company

This company holds another FCA record

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Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as 9 other names
  • Ocean BMW
  • Ocean BMW Bikes
  • Ocean Falmouth
  • Ocean Group
  • Ocean MINI
  • Ocean Motorrad
  • Ocean Plymouth
  • Ocean Torbay
  • Ocean Triumph Plymouth

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01852806
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
4 October 1984 (41 years old)
Registered office
St Modwen House, Longbridge Road, Marsh Mills, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8LD
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Graham Paul De Val Director Jul 1961 6 Feb 2008
Christopher Beare Director Jan 1979 24 Feb 2026

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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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 2 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • Devoran Car Sales
  • Ocean

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Grevan Cars Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Grevan Cars Limited (FRN 688221) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Grevan Cars?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Grevan Cars handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Grevan Cars to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Grevan Cars a scam or clone?
Grevan Cars 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 Grevan Cars's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Grevan Cars's FRN is 688221. You can verify it on the FCA register.