Platts Motor Company Limited

Reference number: 669594

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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 6 other names
  • Platts
  • Platts Direct 2 You
  • Platts Ford
  • Platts Garage
  • Platts of Marlow
  • Platts Suzuki

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00550585
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
11 June 1955 (71 years old)
Registered office
. West Street, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 2NJ, United Kingdom
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)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Joanna Susan Brookes Director Aug 1963 Not published
Alison Elizabeth Hardiman Platt Director Nov 1965 Not published
Timothy James Platt Director May 1960 Not published
Bevan James Platt Director Jul 1934 Not published
Timothy James Platt Secretary Not published 28 Jun 2009

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit · Hire out goods to consumers 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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  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement

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
  • Autobase
  • Platts Hyundai
  • Platts of High Wycombe

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Platts Motor Company Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Platts Motor Company Limited (FRN 669594) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Platts Motor Company?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Platts Motor Company handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Platts Motor Company to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Platts Motor Company a scam or clone?
Platts Motor Company 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 Platts Motor Company's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Platts Motor Company's FRN is 669594. You can verify it on the FCA register.