Howard Banks Cars Ltd

Reference number: 793795

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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

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
10490115
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
22 November 2016 (9 years old)
Registered office
Silver Springs, Beazley End, Braintree, CM7 5JJ, United Kingdom
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
Alexander Lawson Banks Director May 1999 29 Sep 2017
Ellis James Banks Director May 2001 6 Feb 2020
Jennifer Valerie Banks Director Jul 1963 1 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Howard Banks Cars Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Howard Banks Cars Ltd (FRN 793795) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Howard Banks Cars?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Howard Banks Cars handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Howard Banks Cars to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Howard Banks Cars a scam or clone?
Howard Banks 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 Howard Banks Cars's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Howard Banks Cars's FRN is 793795. You can verify it on the FCA register.