Volkswagen Financial Services DS (UK) Limited

Reference number: 1034421

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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

Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited Reference number: 311988 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.
  • Volkswagen Financial Services DS (UK) Limited (FRN 1034421) is an AR of Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited (FRN 311988). When you use Volkswagen Financial Services DS (UK)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Volkswagen Financial Services DS (UK), 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.

  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    01908 485000

  • Verified address

    Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Ltd, Yeomans Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK14 5LR, United Kingdom

Also trades as 6 other names
  • BuyaCar
  • Drive
  • HeyCar
  • HeyCar UK
  • Honest John
  • QualCar

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
16386196
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
14 April 2025 (1 year old)
Registered office
Brunswick Court Yeomans Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 5LR, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
  • Business and domestic software development (SIC 62012)
  • Financial leasing (SIC 64910)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Jean Michelle Smith Director Jan 1964 14 Apr 2025
Michael John Todd Director May 1966 14 Apr 2025

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) 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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 16 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
  • AutoOnline
  • AutoVillage
  • BuyYourBike
  • BuyYourCar
  • BuyYourCarParts
  • BuyYourVan
  • CarDealerLocator
  • CarSite
  • CarVillage
  • DesperateSeller
  • FindYourCaravan
  • FindYourMotorhome
  • Motor Village
  • Priceanycar
  • Priceanyvan
  • UsedCarsNearMe

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Volkswagen Financial Services DS (UK) Limited FCA authorised?
Volkswagen Financial Services DS (UK) Limited (FRN 1034421) 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 Volkswagen Financial Services DS (UK)?
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. Volkswagen Financial Services DS (UK) Limited (FRN 1034421) is an AR of Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited (FRN 311988). When you use Volkswagen Financial Services DS (UK)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Volkswagen Financial Services DS (UK), 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 Volkswagen Financial Services DS (UK)?
Protection works through Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited, the principal firm responsible for Volkswagen Financial Services DS (UK)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Volkswagen Financial Services DS (UK) a scam or clone?
Volkswagen Financial Services DS (UK) 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 Volkswagen Financial Services DS (UK)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Volkswagen Financial Services DS (UK)'s FRN is 1034421. You can verify it on the FCA register.