Motorparks Automobiles LTD

Reference number: 1001212

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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

INVICTA AUTOMOBILES LIMITED Reference number: 308872 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.
  • Motorparks Automobiles LTD (FRN 1001212) is an AR of INVICTA AUTOMOBILES LIMITED (FRN 308872). When you use Motorparks Automobiles's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Motorparks Automobiles, 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 5 other names
  • County Motorparks Chelmsford
  • Motorparks
  • Motorparks Canterbury
  • Motorparks Preston
  • Motorparks Warrington

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00591196
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
30 September 1957 (68 years old)
Registered office
Grange, Mosquito Way, Hatfield, AL10 9US, England
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)
  • Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Mark Jonathan James Lavery Director Jul 1965 31 Dec 2007
Paul Anthony Buddin Director Jun 1980 12 Jan 2023
David James Peake Director Apr 1979 17 Jul 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 INVICTA AUTOMOBILES 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.

  • Motorparks Automobiles Limited

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 5 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
  • Motorparks Ashford
  • Motorparks Bury
  • Motorparks County Motor Works
  • Motorparks Oldham
  • Motorparks Thanet

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Motorparks Automobiles LTD FCA authorised?
Motorparks Automobiles LTD (FRN 1001212) 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 Motorparks Automobiles?
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. Motorparks Automobiles LTD (FRN 1001212) is an AR of INVICTA AUTOMOBILES LIMITED (FRN 308872). When you use Motorparks Automobiles's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Motorparks Automobiles, 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 Motorparks Automobiles?
Protection works through INVICTA AUTOMOBILES LIMITED, the principal firm responsible for Motorparks Automobiles's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Motorparks Automobiles a scam or clone?
Motorparks Automobiles 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 Motorparks Automobiles's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Motorparks Automobiles's FRN is 1001212. You can verify it on the FCA register.