MotoNovo Finance Limited

Reference number: 827851

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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
  • FindandFundMyCar
  • FindandFundMyCar.com
  • MotoNovo Commercial Finance

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
11556144
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
6 September 2018 (7 years old)
Registered office
Two, Central Square, Cardiff, CF10 1FS, Wales
Nature of business
  • Credit granting by non-deposit taking finance houses and other specialist consumer credit grantors (SIC 64921)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Patrick Noel Butler Director Dec 1960 25 Feb 2020
Desmond Edward Crowley Director Oct 1959 1 May 2020
Rosemary Carol Murray Director Jan 1965 1 Aug 2021
Ruth Anna Handcock Director Feb 1980 1 Oct 2021
Alasdair Bruce Lenman Director Dec 1969 1 Jul 2024
Louise Jeanette Britnell Director May 1979 15 Sep 2025
Rajendra Makanjee Director Jan 1964 3 Nov 2025
Paul Joseph Lawrence Director Mar 1961 1 Dec 2025
Johannes Stephanus Bothma Director Oct 1986 3 Jan 2026
Adrian John Sainsbury Director Mar 1968 9 Apr 2026

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 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 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)
  • 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

What customers have complained about

Complaints record

In January–June 2025, the Financial Ombudsman Service received 2,607 new complaints about this firm, and upheld 26% of the ones it decided.

That is below the 31% median for the firms the Ombudsman reports on.

  • Banking and credit 2,606
  • Insurance 1

A bigger firm receives more complaints simply because it has more customers. FOS complaints data →

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is MotoNovo Finance Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, MotoNovo Finance Limited (FRN 827851) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with MotoNovo Finance?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about MotoNovo Finance to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is MotoNovo Finance a scam or clone?
MotoNovo Finance 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 MotoNovo Finance's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
MotoNovo Finance's FRN is 827851. You can verify it on the FCA register.