Motor Depot Limited

Reference number: 522644

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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

MBNA Limited Reference number: 204487 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.
  • Motor Depot Limited (FRN 522644) is an AR of MBNA Limited (FRN 204487). When you use Motor Depot's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Motor Depot, 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 4 other names
  • CarSupermarket.com
  • CarSupermarket.com(Bristol)
  • CarSupermarket.Finance
  • InterestFree4Cars

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04316950
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
5 November 2001 (24 years old)
Registered office
Bridge Haven One Saxon Way, Priory Park, Hessle, East Yorkshire, HU13 9PG, England
Nature of business
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Guillaume Paoli Director May 1973 1 Mar 2021
Matthew Barrick Director Aug 1985 10 Jun 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 MBNA Limited, 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.

  • Motor Depot Ltd

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 10 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
  • Carsupermarket.com
  • CarSupermarket.Finance
  • Carsupermarketfinance.com
  • interestfree4cars.com
  • motordepot.co.uk
  • motorplan
  • onlypcp.com
  • smartdrive
  • Trade Centre Hull
  • Trade Centre UK

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Motor Depot Limited FCA authorised?
Motor Depot Limited (FRN 522644) 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 Motor Depot?
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. Motor Depot Limited (FRN 522644) is an AR of MBNA Limited (FRN 204487). When you use Motor Depot's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Motor Depot, 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 Motor Depot?
Protection works through MBNA Limited, the principal firm responsible for Motor Depot's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Motor Depot a scam or clone?
Motor Depot 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 Motor Depot's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Motor Depot's FRN is 522644. You can verify it on the FCA register.