RAC Motoring Services

Reference number: 310208

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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 7 other names
  • RAC Accident Services
  • RAC Business
  • RAC Business Club
  • RAC Cars
  • RAC Commercial Assistance
  • RAC Fleet Solutions
  • RAC Legal Services

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01424399
Company status
Active
Company type
Private unlimited company
Incorporated
31 May 1979 (47 years old)
Registered office
Rac House, Brockhurst Crescent, Walsall, WS5 4AW
Nature of business
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Robert William Templeman Director Oct 1957 29 Nov 2011
Gregory Mark Wood Director Jul 1953 29 Nov 2011
Patrick Nigel Christopher Gale Director Mar 1960 1 Jun 2015
David Arthur Hobday Director Jan 1969 2 Mar 2017
Joanna Mary Baker Director Mar 1974 2 Jul 2018
Tesula Mohindra Director Nov 1966 1 Sep 2022
Ben Guest Director Jun 1985 13 Apr 2023
Shiam Frites Secretary Not published 22 Jul 2024

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • 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.
  • Claims management No FSCS cover
    Money you pay a claims company is not FSCS protected, but FCA rules cap what it may charge you for a financial services claim. Complaints about this firm go to the Financial Ombudsman Service free of charge.

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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • 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
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Seeking out, referrals and identification of claims or potential claims (personal injury claim; financial services or financial product claim; housing disrepair claim; claim for a specified benefit; criminal injury claim; employment related claim)

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 one trading name. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

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  • RAC Insure

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is RAC Motoring Services FCA authorised?
Yes, RAC Motoring Services (FRN 310208) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with RAC Motoring Services?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about RAC Motoring Services to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is RAC Motoring Services a scam or clone?
RAC Motoring Services 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 RAC Motoring Services's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
RAC Motoring Services's FRN is 310208. You can verify it on the FCA register.