Polestar Automotive UK Ltd

Reference number: 922733

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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

Volvo Car Financial Services UK Limited Reference number: 933949 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.
  • Polestar Automotive UK Ltd (FRN 922733) is an AR of Volvo Car Financial Services UK Limited (FRN 933949). When you use Polestar Automotive UK's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Polestar Automotive UK, 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
  • Polestar UK

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
POLESTAR AUTOMOTIVE UK LIMITED
Company number
11926357
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
4 April 2019 (7 years old)
Registered office
Building 145 Bicester Heritage, Launton, Bicester, OX27 8AL, England
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering (SIC 72190)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Matthew Keith Anthony Galvin Director Jul 1979 1 Jul 2024
Franck Robert Philippe Malochet Director Aug 1971 1 Apr 2026
Scott Fraser Dicken Director Apr 1972 1 May 2026
Alastair David Fyfe Secretary Not published 1 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 Volvo Car Financial Services UK 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Polestar Automotive UK Ltd FCA authorised?
Polestar Automotive UK Ltd (FRN 922733) 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 Polestar Automotive UK?
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. Polestar Automotive UK Ltd (FRN 922733) is an AR of Volvo Car Financial Services UK Limited (FRN 933949). When you use Polestar Automotive UK's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Polestar Automotive UK, 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 Polestar Automotive UK?
Protection works through Volvo Car Financial Services UK Limited, the principal firm responsible for Polestar Automotive UK's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Polestar Automotive UK a scam or clone?
Polestar Automotive UK 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 Polestar Automotive UK's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Polestar Automotive UK's FRN is 922733. You can verify it on the FCA register.