Sidegate Motors Ltd

Reference number: 605140

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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.

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.
  • Sidegate Motors Ltd (FRN 605140) is an AR of Ingeni Services Group Limited (FRN 747381). When you use Sidegate Motors's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Sidegate 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.

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

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
SIDEGATE MOTORS LIMITED
Company number
01716544
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 April 1983 (43 years old)
Registered office
Sidegate Motors Ltd, Gapton Hall Road, Gapton Hall Industrial Estate, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0NL
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
Kaoma Jane Ermini Director Feb 1982 6 Apr 2014
Christopher Arthur Abbott Director Aug 1990 1 Jan 2024
George Ermini Director Mar 1954 Not published
Susan Mavis Ermini Director May 1960 Not published

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Ingeni Services 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 Sidegate Motors Ltd FCA authorised?
Sidegate Motors Ltd (FRN 605140) 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 Sidegate 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. Sidegate Motors Ltd (FRN 605140) is an AR of Ingeni Services Group Limited (FRN 747381). When you use Sidegate Motors's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Sidegate 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 Sidegate Motors?
Protection works through Ingeni Services Group Limited, the principal firm responsible for Sidegate Motors's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Sidegate Motors a scam or clone?
Sidegate 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 Sidegate Motors's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Sidegate Motors's FRN is 605140. You can verify it on the FCA register.