Ridgeway Garages (Newbury) Ltd

Reference number: 798629

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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

MARSHALL MOTOR GROUP LIMITED Reference number: 310503 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.
  • Ridgeway Garages (Newbury) Ltd (FRN 798629) is an AR of MARSHALL MOTOR GROUP LIMITED (FRN 310503). When you use Ridgeway Garages (Newbury)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Ridgeway Garages (Newbury), 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.

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
RIDGEWAY GARAGES (NEWBURY) LIMITED
Company number
03297014
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
30 December 1996 (29 years old)
Registered office
C/O Marshall Volkswagen Milton Keynes,, Greyfriars Court, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 0BN, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Mark Christopher Hemus Director Jul 1976 30 Jan 2023
Trevor John Fussey Director May 1972 27 Jan 2025
Gary Mark Savage Director Dec 1961 27 Feb 2025
Martin Richard Letza Secretary Not published 9 Mar 2023

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through MARSHALL MOTOR GROUP 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 Ridgeway Garages (Newbury) Ltd FCA authorised?
Ridgeway Garages (Newbury) Ltd (FRN 798629) 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 Ridgeway Garages (Newbury)?
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. Ridgeway Garages (Newbury) Ltd (FRN 798629) is an AR of MARSHALL MOTOR GROUP LIMITED (FRN 310503). When you use Ridgeway Garages (Newbury)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Ridgeway Garages (Newbury), 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 Ridgeway Garages (Newbury)?
Protection works through MARSHALL MOTOR GROUP LIMITED, the principal firm responsible for Ridgeway Garages (Newbury)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Ridgeway Garages (Newbury) a scam or clone?
Ridgeway Garages (Newbury) 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 Ridgeway Garages (Newbury)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Ridgeway Garages (Newbury)'s FRN is 798629. You can verify it on the FCA register.