Rainworth Motors Limited

Reference number: 469163

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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.
  • Rainworth Motors Limited (FRN 469163) 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 Rainworth Motors, 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
  • Rainworth Select
  • Rainworth Skoda

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03916851
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
31 January 2000 (26 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Simon Charles Beckett Director Oct 1964 30 May 2003
Jon Raymond Atherton Director Jul 1969 30 May 2003
Simon Charles Beckett Secretary Not published 30 May 2003

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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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Rainworth Motors Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainworth Motors Limited FCA authorised?
Rainworth Motors Limited (FRN 469163) 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 Rainworth Motors?
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. Rainworth Motors Limited (FRN 469163) 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 Rainworth Motors, 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 Rainworth Motors?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for Rainworth Motors's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Rainworth Motors a scam or clone?
Rainworth Motors 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 Rainworth Motors's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Rainworth Motors's FRN is 469163. You can verify it on the FCA register.