HASTINGS VEHICLE CENTRE LTD

Reference number: 1028654

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Introducer appointed representative

This firm can only introduce you to its principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

The FCA register does not name a principal for this firm.

What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • HASTINGS VEHICLE CENTRE LTD (FRN 1028654) is listed as an introducer appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Check the FCA register before sharing your details.
  • Example: if HASTINGS VEHICLE CENTRE refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from HASTINGS VEHICLE CENTRE itself.
  • 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.

Also trades as
  • Hastings Van Centre

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
15381939
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
2 January 2024 (2 years old)
Registered office
Guestling Garage, Winchelsea Road, Guestling, East Sussex, TN35 4LW, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
  • Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
  • Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 77110)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Kerry Anne Waters-Tiffin Director Apr 1988 2 Jan 2024
Adam Mark Tiffin Director Feb 1984 8 Nov 2025

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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 HASTINGS VEHICLE CENTRE LTD FCA authorised?
HASTINGS VEHICLE CENTRE LTD (FRN 1028654) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for HASTINGS VEHICLE CENTRE?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. HASTINGS VEHICLE CENTRE LTD (FRN 1028654) is listed as an introducer appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Check the FCA register before sharing your details. Example: if HASTINGS VEHICLE CENTRE refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from HASTINGS VEHICLE CENTRE itself. 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 HASTINGS VEHICLE CENTRE?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for HASTINGS VEHICLE CENTRE's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is HASTINGS VEHICLE CENTRE a scam or clone?
HASTINGS VEHICLE CENTRE 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 HASTINGS VEHICLE CENTRE's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
HASTINGS VEHICLE CENTRE's FRN is 1028654. You can verify it on the FCA register.