PRESTON RAMSEY CARS LIMITED

Reference number: 1053038

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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.
  • PRESTON RAMSEY CARS LIMITED (FRN 1053038) 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 PRESTON RAMSEY CARS, 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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
16996615
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
28 January 2026 (less than a year old)
Registered office
Randol House Martinet Road, Thornaby, Stockton-On-Tees, TS17 0BA, England
Nature of business
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Stephen Michael Preston Director Oct 1971 28 Jan 2026
Gregory Alan Ramsey Director Jan 1984 28 Jan 2026

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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 PRESTON RAMSEY CARS LIMITED FCA authorised?
PRESTON RAMSEY CARS LIMITED (FRN 1053038) 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 PRESTON RAMSEY CARS?
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. PRESTON RAMSEY CARS LIMITED (FRN 1053038) 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 PRESTON RAMSEY CARS, 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 PRESTON RAMSEY CARS?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for PRESTON RAMSEY CARS's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is PRESTON RAMSEY CARS a scam or clone?
PRESTON RAMSEY CARS 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 PRESTON RAMSEY CARS's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
PRESTON RAMSEY CARS's FRN is 1053038. You can verify it on the FCA register.