The House of Cars Southwell Limited

Reference number: 753880

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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.

Concerns on the company record

  • Confirmation statement is overdue at Companies House.
Company number
10196558
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
24 May 2016 (10 years old)
Registered office
The House Of Cars Crew Lane, Southwell, Nottingham, NG25 0TX, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Chris Fletcher Director Oct 1985 24 May 2016

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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

Action taken against them

1 change to its permissions in 2025. This is part of the official register record and is worth reviewing before going ahead.

  • Authorisation restored on 15 July 2025
    An annulment application was accepted by the Authority and the firm’s authorisation was restored on 15 July 2025
  • Permission varied or cancelled on 20 March 2025
    Name: The House of Cars Southwell Limited   Reference Number: 753880   Type of action:  Cancellation       “The Authority has cancelled the permission and withdrawn the authorisation of The House of Cars Southwell Limited (the Firm) of Crew Lance, Southwell, Notts, NG25 0TX.    The reason for this action is that the Authority considers the Firm is carrying on no regulated activities to which its Part 4A permission relates.      The Authority’s action took effect on 20 March 2025 and a copy of the Notice of Decision issued under Schedule 6A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (the Act), which sets out the reason for the action, is displayed on the Authority’s website and can be accessed using the following link:      https://www.fca.org.uk/publication/decision-notices/the-house-of-cars-southwell-limited-2025.pdf      As a consequence of this action the Firm is no longer an authorised firm for the purposes of the Act and it may not carry on regulated activities which fall within the scope of the Act.”

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is The House of Cars Southwell Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, The House of Cars Southwell Limited (FRN 753880) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with The House of Cars Southwell?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how The House of Cars Southwell handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about The House of Cars Southwell to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is The House of Cars Southwell a scam or clone?
The House of Cars Southwell 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 House of Cars Southwell's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The House of Cars Southwell's FRN is 753880. You can verify it on the FCA register.