Prime Automotive Bristol Ltd

Reference number: 1041055

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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.

Responsible principal firm

Jigsaw Finance Limited Reference number: 679612 Authorised View 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.
  • Prime Automotive Bristol Ltd (FRN 1041055) introduces customers to Jigsaw Finance Limited (FRN 679612). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Prime Automotive Bristol.
  • Example: if Prime Automotive Bristol refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Prime Automotive Bristol 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.

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
16587460
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
16 July 2025 (1 year old)
Registered office
128 Stoke Lane Westbury On Trym, Bristol, Avon, BS9 3RJ, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • 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
Gino Robert John Porcaro Director Jan 1989 16 Jul 2025

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Jigsaw Finance 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 Prime Automotive Bristol Ltd FCA authorised?
Prime Automotive Bristol Ltd (FRN 1041055) 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 Prime Automotive Bristol?
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. Prime Automotive Bristol Ltd (FRN 1041055) introduces customers to Jigsaw Finance Limited (FRN 679612). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Prime Automotive Bristol. Example: if Prime Automotive Bristol refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Prime Automotive Bristol 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 Prime Automotive Bristol?
Protection works through Jigsaw Finance Limited, the principal firm responsible for Prime Automotive Bristol's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Prime Automotive Bristol a scam or clone?
Prime Automotive Bristol 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 Prime Automotive Bristol's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Prime Automotive Bristol's FRN is 1041055. You can verify it on the FCA register.