Thornton Auto Centre Limited

Reference number: 649857

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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
  • Signature Mini
  • Signature Mini Specialists

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
05435568
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
26 April 2005 (21 years old)
Registered office
3-5 Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7BJ
Nature of business
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Damien John Roper Director Jul 1964 26 Apr 2005
Craig Cooper Secretary Not published 26 Apr 2005

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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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. 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 name
  • Signature Motor Company

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Thornton Auto Centre Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Thornton Auto Centre Limited (FRN 649857) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Thornton Auto Centre?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Thornton Auto Centre handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Thornton Auto Centre to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Thornton Auto Centre a scam or clone?
Thornton Auto Centre 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 Thornton Auto Centre's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Thornton Auto Centre's FRN is 649857. You can verify it on the FCA register.