Ideal Caravan Sales Limited

Reference number: 408410

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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.

Responsible principal firm

Bspoke Lifestyle Ltd Reference number: 820727 Authorised View 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.
  • Ideal Caravan Sales Limited (FRN 408410) is an AR of Bspoke Lifestyle Ltd (FRN 820727). When you use Ideal Caravan Sales's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Ideal Caravan Sales, 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.

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
  • Ideal Caravans

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01067372
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
23 August 1972 (53 years old)
Registered office
Littleburn Lane, Langley Moor, Durham, DH7 8HA
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
  • Sale of other motor vehicles (SIC 45190)
  • Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Mark Antony Gillett Director Aug 1961 23 Apr 2025
John Graham Hesp Director Jun 1953 23 Apr 2025
Andrew Peter Machin Director Oct 1970 23 Apr 2025
Karl Robert Smalley Director Jun 1972 23 Apr 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 Bspoke Lifestyle Ltd, 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.

  • Ideal Caravan Sales Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideal Caravan Sales Limited FCA authorised?
Ideal Caravan Sales Limited (FRN 408410) 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 Ideal Caravan Sales?
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. Ideal Caravan Sales Limited (FRN 408410) is an AR of Bspoke Lifestyle Ltd (FRN 820727). When you use Ideal Caravan Sales's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Ideal Caravan Sales, 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 Ideal Caravan Sales?
Protection works through Bspoke Lifestyle Ltd, the principal firm responsible for Ideal Caravan Sales's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Ideal Caravan Sales a scam or clone?
Ideal Caravan Sales 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 Ideal Caravan Sales's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Ideal Caravan Sales's FRN is 408410. You can verify it on the FCA register.