STARTLINE MOTOR FINANCE LIMITED

Reference number: 741747

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
08302453
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 November 2012 (13 years old)
Registered office
C/O Ampa Holdings Llp Level 19, The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9SG, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Financial leasing (SIC 64910)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Paul William Burgess Director Oct 1969 21 Nov 2012
Joseph Izhakoff Director Jan 1966 9 Jul 2013
John Scherer Director Apr 1956 1 Oct 2013
John Barclay Sinclair Director Feb 1947 1 Oct 2013
Alasdair Hannah Director Aug 1974 14 Sep 2021
Alasdair James Hannah Secretary Not published 12 Jun 2013

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)

Limits on what they may do

  • Not permitted to canvass off trade premises
    The firm is not permitted to canvass regulated borrower-lender-supplier agreements or regulated consumer hire agreements off trade premises

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

What customers have complained about

Complaints record

In January–June 2025, the Financial Ombudsman Service received 1,802 new complaints about this firm, and upheld 38% of the ones it decided.

That is above the 31% median for the firms the Ombudsman reports on.

  • Banking and credit 1,802

A bigger firm receives more complaints simply because it has more customers. FOS complaints data →

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is STARTLINE MOTOR FINANCE LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, STARTLINE MOTOR FINANCE LIMITED (FRN 741747) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with STARTLINE MOTOR FINANCE?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how STARTLINE MOTOR FINANCE handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about STARTLINE MOTOR FINANCE to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is STARTLINE MOTOR FINANCE a scam or clone?
STARTLINE MOTOR FINANCE 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 STARTLINE MOTOR FINANCE's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
STARTLINE MOTOR FINANCE's FRN is 741747. You can verify it on the FCA register.