Keith Motors (Christchurch) Limited

Reference number: 471224

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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.

The FCA register does not name a principal for this 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.
  • Keith Motors (Christchurch) Limited (FRN 471224) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Keith Motors (Christchurch), 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
  • Keith Motors Commercial Centre
  • Keith Motors Ringwood
  • Keith Motors Verwood

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00791927
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
14 February 1964 (62 years old)
Registered office
Lyndhurst Rd., Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4SB
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
  • Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
  • Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45310)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Sophia May Keith Director Oct 1982 2 Nov 2020
Justin Simon O'Connell Director Nov 1974 2 Nov 2020
Tara Michelle O'Connell Director Apr 1975 2 Nov 2020
Robert Charles Keith Director Dec 1980 2 Nov 2020
Barbara Mary Keith Director Oct 1938 Not published
Jennifer Margaret Keith Director Apr 1950 Not published
Richard Etheridge Keith Director Sep 1947 Not published

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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.

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
  • Lambs of Ringwood
  • Manor Road Motors

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Keith Motors (Christchurch) Limited FCA authorised?
Keith Motors (Christchurch) Limited (FRN 471224) 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 Keith Motors (Christchurch)?
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. Keith Motors (Christchurch) Limited (FRN 471224) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Keith Motors (Christchurch), 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 Keith Motors (Christchurch)?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for Keith Motors (Christchurch)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Keith Motors (Christchurch) a scam or clone?
Keith Motors (Christchurch) 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 Keith Motors (Christchurch)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Keith Motors (Christchurch)'s FRN is 471224. You can verify it on the FCA register.