Progress Motor Group Limited

Reference number: 946008

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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

California Car & Commercials Ltd Reference number: 724203 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.
  • Progress Motor Group Limited (FRN 946008) is an AR of California Car & Commercials Ltd (FRN 724203). When you use Progress Motor Group's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Progress 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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
12777316
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
29 July 2020 (6 years old)
Registered office
112 Britannia Road, Kettering, NN16 9RZ, England
Nature of business
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Antonio Difazio Director Apr 1987 29 Jul 2020
Mario Difazio Director Mar 1994 29 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 California Car & Commercials Ltd, 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 Progress Motor Group Limited FCA authorised?
Progress Motor Group Limited (FRN 946008) 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 Progress 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. Progress Motor Group Limited (FRN 946008) is an AR of California Car & Commercials Ltd (FRN 724203). When you use Progress Motor Group's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Progress 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 Progress Motor Group?
Protection works through California Car & Commercials Ltd, the principal firm responsible for Progress Motor Group's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Progress Motor Group a scam or clone?
Progress 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 Progress Motor Group's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Progress Motor Group's FRN is 946008. You can verify it on the FCA register.