Snows Motor Group Limited

Reference number: 404314

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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

Snows Business Holdings Limited Reference number: 309925 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.
  • Snows Motor Group Limited (FRN 404314) is an AR of Snows Business Holdings Limited (FRN 309925). When you use Snows Motor Group's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Snows Motor Group, 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
01318267
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
22 June 1977 (49 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
  • Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45310)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Stephen Paul Snow Director Oct 1964 31 Dec 1994
Neil Robert Mccue Director Jun 1972 1 Jan 2011
Shawn James Gates Director Feb 1965 1 Jan 2011
Alexandre Richard Domone Director Feb 1982 2 Mar 2015
Katie Jane Snow Director Jan 1990 1 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 Snows Business Holdings 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.

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.

  • Kingsworthy Motors Ltd

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 76 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Snows Motor Group Limited FCA authorised?
Snows Motor Group Limited (FRN 404314) 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 Snows Motor Group?
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. Snows Motor Group Limited (FRN 404314) is an AR of Snows Business Holdings Limited (FRN 309925). When you use Snows Motor Group's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Snows Motor Group, 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 Snows Motor Group?
Protection works through Snows Business Holdings Limited, the principal firm responsible for Snows Motor Group's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Snows Motor Group a scam or clone?
Snows Motor Group 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 Snows Motor Group's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Snows Motor Group's FRN is 404314. You can verify it on the FCA register.