The Motoring Organisation Limited

Reference number: 964838

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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

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
  • Car Protect Direct
  • The Motorcycle Organisation
  • TMO

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
05304919
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
6 December 2004 (21 years old)
Registered office
Bench Mark House Smithy Wood Drive, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 1QN, England
Nature of business
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Christopher Adam Pinkney Director Mar 1980 9 Nov 2017
Frederick Donald Pinkney Director Sep 1950 17 Oct 2019
Jonathan William Butcher Director Sep 1988 9 Aug 2021

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • 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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  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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 Motoring Organisation Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, The Motoring Organisation Limited (FRN 964838) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with The Motoring Organisation?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about The Motoring Organisation to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is The Motoring Organisation a scam or clone?
The Motoring Organisation 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 Motoring Organisation's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Motoring Organisation's FRN is 964838. You can verify it on the FCA register.