The Independent Motor Dealers Association

Reference number: 794392

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Introducer appointed representative

This firm can only introduce you to its principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

Responsible principal firm

Jensten Insurance Brokers Limited Reference number: 766281 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • The Independent Motor Dealers Association (FRN 794392) introduces customers to Jensten Insurance Brokers Limited (FRN 766281). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not The Independent Motor Dealers Association.
  • Example: if The Independent Motor Dealers Association refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from The Independent Motor Dealers Association itself.
  • 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.

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Jensten Insurance Brokers 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is The Independent Motor Dealers Association FCA authorised?
The Independent Motor Dealers Association (FRN 794392) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for The Independent Motor Dealers Association?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. The Independent Motor Dealers Association (FRN 794392) introduces customers to Jensten Insurance Brokers Limited (FRN 766281). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not The Independent Motor Dealers Association. Example: if The Independent Motor Dealers Association refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from The Independent Motor Dealers Association itself. 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 The Independent Motor Dealers Association?
Protection works through Jensten Insurance Brokers Limited, the principal firm responsible for The Independent Motor Dealers Association's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is The Independent Motor Dealers Association a scam or clone?
The Independent Motor Dealers Association 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 Independent Motor Dealers Association's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Independent Motor Dealers Association's FRN is 794392. You can verify it on the FCA register.