Rycliff Cars Limited

Reference number: 653433

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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.
  • Rycliff Cars Limited (FRN 653433) 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 Rycliff Cars, 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.

Same company

This company holds another FCA record

A company can hold several FCA records, covering different parts of its business, and each one carries its own permissions and protection. The reference number you were given decides which record applies to you.

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 number
02670570
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
12 December 1991 (34 years old)
Registered office
Unit 3 Barford Exchange, Wellesbourne Road, Barford, Warwickshire, CV35 8AQ, 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
Max Howard Whale Director Apr 1976 23 Feb 2022
Simon Guy Sheldon Director Jan 1965 30 Mar 2022
Christopher John Page Director Feb 1979 14 Dec 2023
Peter William Whale Director Feb 1949 Not published

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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.

  • Rycliff Cars Ltd

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 3 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
  • Bentley Cardiff
  • Lamborghini Cardiff
  • Ryciffe

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Rycliff Cars Limited FCA authorised?
Rycliff Cars Limited (FRN 653433) 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 Rycliff Cars?
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. Rycliff Cars Limited (FRN 653433) 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 Rycliff Cars, 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 Rycliff Cars?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for Rycliff Cars's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Rycliff Cars a scam or clone?
Rycliff Cars 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 Rycliff Cars's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Rycliff Cars's FRN is 653433. You can verify it on the FCA register.