The Car king

Reference number: 730929

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Authorised by the FCA

The Car king is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

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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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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  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is The Car king FCA authorised?
Yes, The Car king (FRN 730929) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with The Car king?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how The Car king handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about The Car king to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is The Car king a scam or clone?
The Car king 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 The Car king's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Car king's FRN is 730929. You can verify it on the FCA register.