Vans Direct Limited

Reference number: 690205

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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
  • CarsandVansdirect
  • Car & Van Finance Direct
  • VanMan

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
06971144
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
23 July 2009 (17 years old)
Registered office
Vertu House Fifth Avenue Business Park, Team Valley, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE11 0XA, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Sale of other motor vehicles (SIC 45190)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Karen Anderson Director Nov 1971 4 Jan 2019
David Paul Crane Director Oct 1967 4 Jan 2019
Robert Thomas Forrester Director Sep 1969 4 Jan 2019
Nicola Jane Carrington Loose Secretary Not published 1 Mar 2019

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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

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 6 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.

Show the retired names
  • Best4Vans
  • VanFinanceDirect
  • Vertu Lease
  • Vertu Lease Cars
  • Vertu Leasing
  • Vertu Motors

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Vans Direct Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Vans Direct Limited (FRN 690205) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Vans Direct?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Vans Direct handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Vans Direct to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Vans Direct a scam or clone?
Vans Direct 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 Vans Direct's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Vans Direct's FRN is 690205. You can verify it on the FCA register.