Vertu Motors (Chingford) Limited

Reference number: 581964

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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.

Responsible principal firm

Vertu Motors (VMC) Limited Reference number: 307324 Authorised View 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.
  • Vertu Motors (Chingford) Limited (FRN 581964) is an AR of Vertu Motors (VMC) Limited (FRN 307324). When you use Vertu Motors (Chingford)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Vertu Motors (Chingford), 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
  • Bristol Street Motors
  • Bristol Street Motors Vauxhall Chingford

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
06088621
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
7 February 2007 (19 years old)
Registered office
Vertu House Fifth Avenue Business Park, Team Valley, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE11 0XA, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Karen Anderson Director Nov 1971 8 Feb 2007
Robert Thomas Forrester Director Sep 1969 8 Feb 2007
David Paul Crane Director Oct 1967 22 May 2012
Colin Kent Director Apr 1957 10 Sep 2015
Leonardo Caruso Director Sep 1977 1 Jan 2026
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

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Vertu Motors (VMC) Limited, 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Vertu Motors (Chingford) Limited FCA authorised?
Vertu Motors (Chingford) Limited (FRN 581964) 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 Vertu Motors (Chingford)?
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. Vertu Motors (Chingford) Limited (FRN 581964) is an AR of Vertu Motors (VMC) Limited (FRN 307324). When you use Vertu Motors (Chingford)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Vertu Motors (Chingford), 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 Vertu Motors (Chingford)?
Protection works through Vertu Motors (VMC) Limited, the principal firm responsible for Vertu Motors (Chingford)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Vertu Motors (Chingford) a scam or clone?
Vertu Motors (Chingford) 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 Vertu Motors (Chingford)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Vertu Motors (Chingford)'s FRN is 581964. You can verify it on the FCA register.