GREYTHORN VEHICLE HIRE LTD

Reference number: 935738

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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

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Also trades as
  • Motor Nation

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
12407487
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
16 January 2020 (6 years old)
Registered office
160 Wey House Church Street, Weybridge, KT13 8NA, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Nishanthan Leslie Balakumar Director Aug 1985 16 Jan 2020
Rishi Patel Director Aug 1985 16 Jan 2020

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit · Hire out goods to consumers 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
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

Action taken against them

1 change to its permissions in 2025. This is part of the official register record and is worth reviewing before going ahead.

  • Authorisation restored on 29 October 2025
    An annulment application was accepted by the Authority and the firm’s authorisation was restored on 29 October 2025. The Notice annulling the decision to revoke the firm's permissions, is displayed on the Authority’s website and can be accessed.
  • Permission varied or cancelled on 12 August 2025
    Name: GREYTHORN VEHICLE HIRE LTD Reference Number: 935738   Type of action:  Cancellation  “The Authority has cancelled the permission and withdrawn the authorisation of GREYTHORN VEHICLE HIRE LTD the Firm of 274 Windsor Road, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead, SL6 2DT (principal place of business address) and 160 Wey House Church Street, Weybridge, KT13 8NA (registered office address). The reason for this action is that the Authority considers the Firm is carrying on no regulated activities to which its Part 4A permission relates.   The Authority’s action took effect on 12 August 2025 and a copy of the Notice of Decision issued under Schedule 6A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (the Act), which sets out the reason for the action, is displayed on the Authority’s website and can be accessed using the following link:    https://www.fca.org.uk/publication/decision-notices/greythorn-vehicle-hire-ltd-2025.pdf   As a consequence of this action the Firm is no longer an authorised firm for the purposes of the Act and it may not carry on regulated activities which fall within the scope of the Act. ”

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 3 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
  • Fairview
  • Fairview Vehicle Hire
  • Greythorn

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is GREYTHORN VEHICLE HIRE LTD FCA authorised?
Yes, GREYTHORN VEHICLE HIRE LTD (FRN 935738) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with GREYTHORN VEHICLE HIRE?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how GREYTHORN VEHICLE HIRE handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about GREYTHORN VEHICLE HIRE to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is GREYTHORN VEHICLE HIRE a scam or clone?
GREYTHORN VEHICLE HIRE 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 GREYTHORN VEHICLE HIRE's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
GREYTHORN VEHICLE HIRE's FRN is 935738. You can verify it on the FCA register.