Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited

Reference number: 818409

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Introducer appointed representative

This firm can only introduce you to its principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

The FCA register does not name a principal for this firm.

What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited (FRN 818409) is listed as an introducer appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Check the FCA register before sharing your details.
  • Example: if Northgate Vehicle Hire refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Northgate Vehicle Hire itself.
  • 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.

Same company

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Identity

Check their details

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  • No website on the FCA register

  • No phone number on the FCA register

  • Verified address

    Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited, Lingfield Way, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4PZ, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01434157
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
2 July 1979 (47 years old)
Registered office
Northgate Centre, Lingfield Way, Darlington, DL1 4PZ, England
Nature of business
  • Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 77110)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Martin Ward Director Feb 1967 24 Feb 2020
Rachel Maria Coulson Director Aug 1975 5 Dec 2025
Matthew David Barton Secretary Not published 16 Jul 2024

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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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited FCA authorised?
Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited (FRN 818409) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for Northgate Vehicle Hire?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited (FRN 818409) is listed as an introducer appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Check the FCA register before sharing your details. Example: if Northgate Vehicle Hire refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Northgate Vehicle Hire itself. 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 Northgate Vehicle Hire?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for Northgate Vehicle Hire's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Northgate Vehicle Hire a scam or clone?
Northgate Vehicle Hire 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 Northgate Vehicle Hire's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Northgate Vehicle Hire's FRN is 818409. You can verify it on the FCA register.