ROBINSONS AUTOSERVICES LIMITED

Reference number: 977050

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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

Group 1 Automotive UK Limited Reference number: 671390 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.
  • ROBINSONS AUTOSERVICES LIMITED (FRN 977050) is an AR of Group 1 Automotive UK Limited (FRN 671390). When you use ROBINSONS AUTOSERVICES's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from ROBINSONS AUTOSERVICES, 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 16 other names
  • CUPRA Ipswich
  • Group 1 Buzz Centre Lowestoft
  • Group 1 Buzz Centre Norwich
  • Group 1 Buzz Centre Peterborough
  • Group 1 Citroen Peterborough
  • Group 1 Leapmotor Peterborough
  • Group 1 Skoda Norwich
  • Group 1 Van Centre Norwich
  • Group 1 Van Centre Peterborough
  • Group 1 Volkswagen Lowestoft
  • Group 1 Volkswagen Norwich
  • Group 1 Volkswagen Peterborough
  • Ipswich SEAT
  • Lowestoft Audi
  • Lowestoft SEAT
  • Norwich Audi

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00368915
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
25 August 1941 (84 years old)
Registered office
First Point St. Leonards Road, Allington, Maidstone, ME16 0LS, England
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
  • Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
  • Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Daniel James Mchenry Director May 1974 5 Jul 2021
Gillian Hobson Director Jul 1971 16 Jan 2023
Farheen Ahmad Director Apr 1987 5 Jun 2026
Gillian Hobson Secretary Not published 16 Jan 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 Group 1 Automotive UK 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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 28 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • Audi Approved Lowestoft
  • Group 1 Citroen Peterborough
  • Group 1 Leap Peterborough
  • Group 1 Skoda Norwich
  • Group 1 Van Centre Norwich
  • Group 1 Van Centre Peterborough
  • Group 1 Volkswagen Lowestoft
  • Group 1 Volkswagen Norwich
  • Group 1 Volkswagen Peterborough
  • Ipswich Seat
  • Norwich Audi
  • Peterborough Citroen
  • Peterborough Hyundai
  • Peterborough Volkswagen
  • Robinsons
  • Robinsons Audi
  • Robinsons Citroen
  • Robinsons Motor Group
  • Robinsons Seat
  • Robinsons Skoda
  • Robinsons Van Centre
  • Robinsons Volkswagen
  • Robinsons Volkswagen (Lowestoft)
  • Robinsons Volkswagen (Peterborough)
  • Robinsons VW
  • Seat Ipswich
  • Volkswagen Van Centre Norwich
  • Volkswagen Van Centre Peterborough

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is ROBINSONS AUTOSERVICES LIMITED FCA authorised?
ROBINSONS AUTOSERVICES LIMITED (FRN 977050) 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 ROBINSONS AUTOSERVICES?
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. ROBINSONS AUTOSERVICES LIMITED (FRN 977050) is an AR of Group 1 Automotive UK Limited (FRN 671390). When you use ROBINSONS AUTOSERVICES's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from ROBINSONS AUTOSERVICES, 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 ROBINSONS AUTOSERVICES?
Protection works through Group 1 Automotive UK Limited, the principal firm responsible for ROBINSONS AUTOSERVICES's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is ROBINSONS AUTOSERVICES a scam or clone?
ROBINSONS AUTOSERVICES 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 ROBINSONS AUTOSERVICES's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
ROBINSONS AUTOSERVICES's FRN is 977050. You can verify it on the FCA register.