Stephen James (Automotive) Limited

Reference number: 738497

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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.
  • Stephen James (Automotive) Limited (FRN 738497) 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 Stephen James (Automotive), 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.

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.

Also trades as 11 other names
  • Hedin Automotive BMW Blackheath
  • Hedin Automotive BMW Bromley
  • Hedin Automotive BMW Enfield
  • Hedin Automotive BMW Ruxley
  • Hedin Automotive BMW Woolwich
  • Hedin Automotive Mini Enfield
  • Hedin Automotive Mini Ruxley
  • Hedin Automotive Mini Woolwich
  • Stephen James BMW
  • Stephen James Group
  • Stephen James MINI

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
09738102
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
18 August 2015 (10 years old)
Registered office
Unit 1 Martinbridge Estate, Lincoln Road, Enfield, EN1 1SP, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Richard Ennis Director Jul 1975 1 Feb 2018
Peter David Williams Director Jan 1971 5 Jun 2018
Hampus Hedin Director Jan 1990 25 Aug 2023
Anders Hedin Director Nov 1962 25 Aug 2023

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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 9 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
  • Stephen James BMW Blackheath
  • Stephen James BMW Bromley
  • Stephen James BMW Enfield
  • Stephen James BMW Ruxley
  • Stephen James BMW Woolwich
  • Stephen James MINI Blackheath
  • Stephen James MINI Enfield
  • Stephen James MINI Ruxley
  • Stephen James MINI Woolwich

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Stephen James (Automotive) Limited FCA authorised?
Stephen James (Automotive) Limited (FRN 738497) 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 Stephen James (Automotive)?
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. Stephen James (Automotive) Limited (FRN 738497) 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 Stephen James (Automotive), 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 Stephen James (Automotive)?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for Stephen James (Automotive)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Stephen James (Automotive) a scam or clone?
Stephen James (Automotive) 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 Stephen James (Automotive)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Stephen James (Automotive)'s FRN is 738497. You can verify it on the FCA register.