Peter Cooper Motor Group Limited

Reference number: 984918

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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.

The FCA register does not name a principal for this 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.
  • Peter Cooper Motor Group Limited (FRN 984918) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Peter Cooper Motor Group, 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.

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01588003
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
28 September 1981 (44 years old)
Registered office
Coopers Roundabout, Botley Road, Hedge End Southampton, Hampshire So30 2wa.
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • 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
Darren John Alexander Cooper Director Oct 1975 1 Dec 2003
Gary Keith Church Director Jun 1968 1 Oct 2016
Gareth Lovett Director Oct 1985 1 Jul 2020
Christopher John Godfroy Director Dec 1968 1 Feb 2021
Darren John Alexander Cooper Secretary Not published 1 Jul 2020

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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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 3 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
  • Peter Cooper Buzz Centre
  • Think Cars
  • Viking Kia West End

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Peter Cooper Motor Group Limited FCA authorised?
Peter Cooper Motor Group Limited (FRN 984918) 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 Peter Cooper Motor Group?
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. Peter Cooper Motor Group Limited (FRN 984918) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Peter Cooper Motor Group, 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 Peter Cooper Motor Group?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for Peter Cooper Motor Group's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Peter Cooper Motor Group a scam or clone?
Peter Cooper Motor Group 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 Peter Cooper Motor Group's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Peter Cooper Motor Group's FRN is 984918. You can verify it on the FCA register.