SM-Cars-UK Ltd

Reference number: 926094

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Authorised, but in an insolvency process

This firm is under the control of insolvency practitioners and may have stopped taking on new business. If you are or were a customer, deal with the appointed office holders rather than the firm.

What the FCA says

ATTENTION - Firm in an insolvency process

This firm is in an insolvency process. It is under the control of the appointed insolvency office holder(s) and may have stopped taking on new business. It has to continue to meet our standards in line with its regulatory status, including when dealing with its customers. If you are/were a customer check how this affects you with the firm or the appointed insolvency office holder(s).

Identity

Check their details

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  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    020 8076 3574

  • Verified address

    30 Uphall Road, Ilford, IG1 2JF, United Kingdom

Also trades as
  • SM CARS

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Concerns on the company record

  • Companies House records this company in liquidation, but it is still authorised on the FCA register.
  • Accounts are overdue at Companies House.
  • Confirmation statement is overdue at Companies House.
  • This company has insolvency history on record.
Company number
09942912
Company status
Liquidation
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
8 January 2016 (10 years old)
Registered office
30 Office-5, Uphall Road, Ilford, IG1 2JF, England
Nature of business
  • Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 77110)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Constantin Ileana Director Dec 1980 7 Apr 2021
Constantin Ileana Secretary Not published 7 Apr 2021

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Activities and protection

What the record covers, and how you are protected

  • In an insolvency process
    Money the firm held is returned through the appointed office holders, which takes time and can fall short. The FSCS covers eligible claims up to its limits, and the Ombudsman can still look at a complaint.
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  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement

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 SM-Cars-UK Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, SM-Cars-UK Ltd (FRN 926094) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It is also in an insolvency process, under the control of insolvency practitioners, so deal with the appointed office holders rather than the firm.
Is my money safe with SM-Cars-UK?
SM-Cars-UK is under the control of insolvency practitioners, so money it held is returned through the appointed office holders rather than by the firm. That takes time and can fall short. Where money is missing, the FSCS covers eligible claims up to its limits, and the Financial Ombudsman Service can still consider a complaint.
Is SM-Cars-UK a scam or clone?
SM-Cars-UK 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 SM-Cars-UK's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
SM-Cars-UK's FRN is 926094. You can verify it on the FCA register.