Vantage Motor Group Limited

Reference number: 572199

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

The FCA register does not name a principal for this firm.

What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Vantage Motor Group Limited (FRN 572199) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Vantage Motor Group, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • 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.

Also trades as 16 other names
  • Lexus Preston
  • Vantage
  • Vantage Citroen Blackpool
  • Vantage Kia Bradford
  • Vantage Kia Scarborough
  • Vantage Lexus Leeds
  • Vantage Skoda - Morecambe
  • Vantage Toyota Blackburn
  • Vantage Toyota Colne
  • Vantage Toyota Knaresborough
  • Vantage Toyota Leeds
  • Vantage Toyota Morecambe
  • Vantage Toyota Preston
  • Vantage Toyota Scarborough
  • Vantage Toyota Wakefield
  • Vantage Toyota York

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04652938
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
30 January 2003 (23 years old)
Registered office
Knaresborough Toyota, York Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0SS
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
  • Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
  • Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Timothy James Ashley Swindin Director Jan 1967 15 Aug 2008
Andrew Mallory Director Feb 1969 1 Apr 2011
Timothy James Ashley Swindin Secretary Not published 15 Aug 2008

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through 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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds 2 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Meridian Motor Group Limited
  • Meridian Motor Group Ltd

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 33 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
  • Lexus Birmingham
  • Vantage Citroen
  • Vantage Citroen - Kendal
  • Vantage Citroen - Morecambe
  • Vantage Honda
  • Vantage Honda - Barnsley
  • Vantage Honda - Bradford
  • Vantage Hyundai
  • Vantage Hyundai Manchester
  • Vantage Hyundai Oldham
  • Vantage Hyundai Preston
  • Vantage Hyundai Stockport
  • Vantage Kendal
  • Vantage Kia
  • Vantage Lexus
  • Vantage Lexus Birmingham
  • Vantage Lexus Wolverhampton
  • Vantage Mazda
  • Vantage Mazda Oldham
  • Vantage Morecambe
  • Vantage Select
  • Vantage Skoda
  • Vantage Solihull
  • Vantage Tamworth
  • Vantage Toyota
  • Vantage Toyota Birmingham
  • Vantage Toyota Grange over Sands
  • Vantage Toyota - Kendal
  • Vantage Toyota - Solihull
  • Vantage Toyota - Tamworth
  • Vantage Toyota Wolverhampton
  • Vantage Vehicle Management
  • Vantahe Hyundai Stockport

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Vantage Motor Group Limited FCA authorised?
Vantage Motor Group Limited (FRN 572199) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Vantage Motor Group?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Vantage Motor Group Limited (FRN 572199) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Vantage Motor Group, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. 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 Vantage Motor Group?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for Vantage Motor Group's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Vantage Motor Group a scam or clone?
Vantage Motor Group 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 Vantage Motor Group's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Vantage Motor Group's FRN is 572199. You can verify it on the FCA register.