U.K. Carline Limited

Reference number: 657006

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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 9 other names
  • keyworkercarleasing.co.uk
  • My Electric Lease
  • myelectriclease.co.uk
  • polestarcarleasing.co.uk
  • Renewables Capital
  • UKCarline.com
  • UKCarline.co.uk
  • Vertu Lease Cars
  • vertuleasecars.co.uk

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04059602
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
25 August 2000 (25 years old)
Registered office
Sunnybank House, Bilsborrow Lane, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RN
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
  • Financial leasing (SIC 64910)
  • Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 77110)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
David Culshaw Director Apr 1950 25 Aug 2000
Jillian Culshaw Director Aug 1952 25 Aug 2000
Darren James Godbert-Laird Director Apr 1972 2 Nov 2017
Jillian Culshaw Secretary Not published 25 Aug 2000

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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 12 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

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  • Business Drive Direct
  • Cheap EV
  • cheapev.co.uk
  • Kinto Direct
  • Kinto One
  • myelectriclease.com
  • polestarcarleasing.com
  • RMI Contract Hire Division
  • RMI Courtesy Cars
  • Staff Car Scheme
  • TFS Division
  • UK Leaseline

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is U.K. Carline Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, U.K. Carline Limited (FRN 657006) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with U.K. Carline?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how U.K. Carline handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about U.K. Carline to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is U.K. Carline a scam or clone?
U.K. Carline 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 U.K. Carline's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
U.K. Carline's FRN is 657006. You can verify it on the FCA register.