KINTO UK LIMITED

Reference number: 311776

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

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Also trades as 9 other names
  • Autobid
  • KINTO
  • KINTO Flex
  • KINTO Go
  • KINTO Join
  • KINTO Lease
  • KINTO One
  • KINTO Share
  • KINTO UK Direct

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00837940
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
17 February 1965 (61 years old)
Registered office
Building 1000 Lakeside North Harbour, Western Road, Portsmouth, PO6 3EN, England
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
  • Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 77110)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Ramesh Kumar Chopra Director Apr 1967 31 Dec 2019
Matthew Rumble Director Jul 1973 31 Dec 2019
Didier Robert Maurice Gambart Director Mar 1971 1 Jan 2024
Edward John Twydell Director Jun 1977 12 Jul 2025
Luigi Ksawery Luca Director Mar 1973 12 Jan 2026
Richard John Lacey Director Feb 1985 13 May 2026
Charlotte Louise Butterworth Secretary Not published 24 Jan 2024

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • 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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt Administration
  • Debt-collecting
  • Debt-counselling
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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.

  • Inchcape Fleet Solutions Limited

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 25 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
  • Autobid
  • Fleet Solutions Direct
  • Grey Matters
  • IFS Direct
  • IFS Just Drive
  • Inchcape Accident Care
  • Inchcape Accident Services
  • Inchcape Contract Hire and Leasing
  • Inchcape Fleet
  • Inchcape Fleet Solutions
  • Inchcape Fleet Solutions Direct
  • Inchcape Just Drive
  • Inchcape Personal Finance
  • Inchcape Rental Services
  • Inchcape Vehicle Contracts
  • In-Drive
  • In-Drive Inclusive Motoring
  • I-Rental
  • Lease My Car
  • Mann Egerton
  • MEVC
  • MEVC Signature
  • Signature
  • Wheelbase
  • Your Car

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is KINTO UK LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, KINTO UK LIMITED (FRN 311776) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with KINTO UK?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about KINTO UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is KINTO UK a scam or clone?
KINTO UK 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 KINTO UK's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
KINTO UK's FRN is 311776. You can verify it on the FCA register.